HR Business Partner at Volkswagen Group of America

Worldwide the Volkswagen Group has a long tradition of dramatic innovations. The Volkswagen Group with its headquarters in Wolfsburg Germany is one of the worlds leading automobile manufacturers and the largest carmaker in Europe. The Group comprises twelve brands from seven European countries: Volkswagen Passenger Cars Audi SEAT ŠKODA Bentley Bugatti Lamborghini Porsche Ducati Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Scania and MAN.Brief Role Description At theInnovation & Engineering Center California (IECC) we represent the Volkswagen Group in applied research and development. Located in the heart of Silicon Valley we create bold new ideas for the Volkswagen Audi Bentley Lamborghini Bugatti and Porsche brands. Were a team of engineers designers scientists and psychologists looking to develop innovations for future generations of cars and to transfer technologies from many industries and research institutions into the automotive domain. Our mission is to drive change which means we are not only impacting one of the worlds largest car makers but also the lives of millions of people. Are you ready to join usRole Summary:The Human Resources Consultant serves as the primary HR business partner to an Engineering and Software organization and is responsible for supporting high impact HR strategies that support a high performing culture recognition as a top employer and company/client-specific business objectives.The HR Consultant provides dedicated support to managers and employees and is responsible for addressing the Human Resources needs for internal customers by providing services that include staffing employee orientation pay administration training employee relations policy administration and implementation of key human resources initiatives that support the needs of the business. This position will also serve as a subject matter expert for California labor and employment compliance.Possible Tasks within this Role Role Responsibilities:Partner with managers to support the effective planning and implementation of their key business objectives.Support organization structure changes workforce planning efforts and headcount with HRIS team to maintain accurate employee data and organization charts.Secure necessary approvals for filling open positions relocating employees and obtaining Foreign Service assignees.Work collaboratively with Recruiting team to ensure clients positions are filled with qualified and diverse candidates in a timely manner; prepare personnel announcements; facilitate new employee orientation and work with hiring managers to ensure that those hired are effectively on-boarded into the with Global Assignments team as appropriate.Provide planning and support to clients for Performance Management merit pay and bonus programs.Develop compensation offers. Work with Collaborate with Compensation function on job evaluations market/equity analyses and pay adjustments needed to reward and retain pay changes in collaboration with HRIS team and prepare pay adjustment communications for employees.Promote efforts to measure employee satisfaction within supported client groups and facilitate action planning to improve employee local workforce issues and recommend strategies and interventions.Guide provide coaching to and participate with managers to facilitate performance policy disciplinary and other complex issues with performance improvement plans work with Legal Counsel on investigations and terminations and take actions to protect the interest of employees and the Company in accordance with Company policies and governmental laws and regulations.Administer workers compensation disability leaves of absence and FMLA processes.Serve as employee point of contact to address issues and process requests concerning HR policies benefits payroll and leaves of employee questions leveraging Corporate HR resources as appropriate and encourage employees to the self-service resources available to them.Identify clients training and development needs and administer employee training programs that take place locally.Support HR initiatives that are related to key components of HR strategy such as top employer top team top performance and with others on corporate initiatives to promote diversity community involvement and brand local services programs activities and events as required.Administer the employee separate process for client groups supported.Act as lead for California-specific HR operations and legal inquiries across the organization.Provide guidance to other HR Consultants on various aspects of California employment law employee relations labor relations policy interpretation and disciplinary procedures.Serve as point of contact and subject matter for expert for escalated CA-specific issues.Continuously evaluate California labor law and compliance topics and propose updates to VWGoA policies.Collaborate with relevant stakeholders (including Payroll HRIS Legal and Compliance teams) to determine best practices communications and updates to internal procedures related to California labor law.Assist in designing policy content and delivering training for employees managers and the HR team that ensures compliance with relevant CA legislative or policy changes.Participate in HR projects as needed.Qualification requirements Qualifications:Years of Experience:5-7 years of experience in Human Resources field as a consultant generalist or specialist plus Bachelors degree3 years of California labor law and compliance experience within the Human Resources functionEducation - Required:Bachelors degree in HR Management Business or related field of study or equivalentEducation - Desired:Masters degree in HR Management Business or related field of study or equivalentSkills:Excellent written and verbal communications skillsStrong customer focusProven presentation and facilitation skillsSpecialized Skills - Required:Knowledge of all functional areas of Human ResourcesProven presentation and facilitation skillsThorough understanding of Federal and State employment and labor lawsCompetent relationship counseling coaching and conflict resolution skillsStrong customer focusDisplay patience professional integrity and exhibit self-confidenceAbility to analyze and interpret standard HR dataSpecialized Skills - Desired:PHR or SPHR Certified Human Resources Professional DesignationCA Employment Law CertificationExperience with SAP Personnel Management SystemsKnowledge of the Automotive industryFamiliarity with global HR policies processes and programsWork Flexibility:Position requires flexibility to address the dynamic and changing needs of the organization. Travel to remote locations is required to participate in meetings workshops and to address employee relations issues. Total combined travel of approximately 10%.Standard work schedule with overtime expected to meet business demands.Salary is determined by geographical location and adjusted Silicon Valley the expected base salary range is between $124000 - $145000.Skills TeamworkSense of ResponsibilityMoral ResponsibilityCustomer CentricityCuriosityComplexity ManagementVolkswagen Group of America is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race sex age disability sexual orientation national origin religion color gender identity/expression marital status veteran status or any other characteristics protected by applicable laws.This role description is a guideline and does not create contractual rights between the Company and any of its applicants. The Company does not enter into any type of employment contract implied or written with its applicants regarding job security.This Organization participates in E-Verify. We maintain a drug free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. Key Skills Category Management,Channel Marketing,ABAP,Administration Support,Accident Investigation,AV Employment Type : Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 124000 - 145000