Human Resource Coordinator

Human Resource Coordinator

Join our HR team as an HR Specialist - Attendance & Leave, where you will serve as the plant's Single Point of Contact (SPOC) and Subject Matter Expert (SME) for attendance management. In this vital, high-impact role, you will administer the National Attendance Program (NAP) as outlined in our National Collective Bargaining Agreement with the UAW. This is a direct, front-line, employee-facing role that requires exceptional administrative precision and highly developed interpersonal skills.

You will conduct corrective action hearings and issue attendance-related discipline to hourly employees, up to and including discharge. The ideal candidate is a resilient communicator who can de-escalate emotional situations, resolve conflicts, and deliver challenging messages with professionalism, consistency, and respect.

• Administer the NAP:
  Ensure the fair, consistent, and compliant administration of the National Attendance Program in accordance with the National Agreement, local contractual agreements, and company policy.
• Serve as the on-site SME for line management, supervisors, and employees regarding NAP policies, FMLA regulations, Medical Leaves of Absence, and bereavement.
• Audit and correct Time Worked/Off System coding for attendance, tardiness, and leaves to ensure data integrity.
• Conduct Corrective Action Hearings:
  Lead and document formal disciplinary hearings for chargeable absences, notification failures, and tardiness in partnership with line supervisors and UAW representatives.
• Issue Progressive Discipline:
  Deliver and execute attendance-related disciplinary actions, from initial coaching to discharge for non-compliance with the NAP.
• Deliver Challenging Messages:
  Confidently navigate difficult, sensitive, and emotional conversations with employees regarding attendance status and employment.
• De-escalate and Resolve Conflict:
  Utilize advanced conflict resolution and de-escalation techniques during high-pressure disciplinary discussions.
• Partner with UAW representatives to address attendance issues, resolve disputes promptly, and ensure adherence to contract procedures.
• Build trusted relationships with operations supervisors and line managers, coaching them on effective attendance conversations that balance empathy and accountability.
• Prepare clear, objective, and airtight documentation regarding disciplinary actions to support the company’s position in union grievances or legal challenges.
• Analyze plant-wide attendance data (AWOL, late reports, leave utilization trends) to identify patterns and recommend interventions to reduce absenteeism.
• Administer the 5-Day Quit process for job abandonment cases, ensuring all legal and contractual notices are accurately issued and tracked.

• Conflict Management
• Human Resources Information System (HRIS)
• Microsoft Excel

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Labor Relations, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills with a proven track record of maintaining composure, empathy, and authority under pressure.
• Strong ability to resolve conflicts, negotiate mutually acceptable outcomes, and deliver tough decisions decisively and professionally.
• Excellent organizational skills with meticulous, legally defensible documentation.

• Union/Labor Relations Experience, particularly in a unionized manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of FMLA, ADA, short-term disability, and state/federal leave regulations.
• Experience using HRIS, timekeeping, or scheduling software such as TWOS, Oracle, SAP, or Kronos.

Bachelor's Degree

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