Job Description

At Toyo Tires, we are seeking an experienced Employee Relations Specialist who is first and foremost a strong HR Generalist with deep Employee Relations expertise.

This role is ideal for a seasoned HR professional who understands the full scope of Human Resources and can effectively support employees, leaders, and business objectives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. We are not looking for an Employee Relations specialist with a narrow focus. We are seeking a well-rounded HR professional who can navigate complex employee situations while contributing across multiple HR disciplines, supporting workforce planning initiatives, helping build organizational capability, and serving as a trusted business partner.

This position offers an opportunity to play a critical role in employee relations, leadership coaching, organizational effectiveness, employee development, and culture-building efforts while supporting a dynamic 24-hour manufacturing operation.

Qualifications

Work Hour Requirements

This position supports a 24-hour, multi-shift manufacturing operation. While the role maintains a primary work schedule, flexibility is required to support employee relations matters, investigations, operational needs, leadership meetings, and employee outreach across all shifts. The successful candidate must be willing to adjust work hours periodically to support business needs, including occasional early mornings, evenings, weekends, or holidays as required.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred. Equivalent experience will be considered. Candidates must possess a minimum of 8 years of progressive Human Resources experience, including substantial HR Generalist and Employee Relations responsibilities, if no degree is held.

• Minimum 5 years of progressive Human Resources experience.
• Minimum 3 years of Employee Relations experience including:
• Workplace investigations
• Conflict resolution
• Performance management
• Policy administration
• Leadership coaching
• Demonstrated success supporting a large employee population in a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing, distribution, logistics, or similarly dynamic environment.
• Experience advising managers on employee relations matters and corrective actions.
• Working knowledge of employment laws including FMLA, ADA, FLSA, EEO, and related regulations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.