We are AUTOKINITON

AUTOKINITON delivers operational excellence, high-quality execution, and customer service. We offer 100% vertical integration capabilities such as end-to-end engineering, manufacturing, and in-house logistics. We’re proud of our Tier 1 supplier legacy for manufacturing propulsion-agnostic, structural automotive components, and assemblies around the globe.

To help us drive excellence, you will get to:

• Provide the necessary Human Resource skills to achieve optimal levels of safety, quality, productivity, and delivery to assure internal and external customer satisfaction.
• Function as primary contact to Associates and third-party vendors regarding LOA, FMLA, Attendance Management, Workers’ Compensation, and Payroll.
• Provide key input into the development of departmental strategic goals along with identifying key measurable to support the departmental goals.
• Assist in the development, performance feedback, direction, and leadership of all Associates including mentoring, coaching, counseling, and corrective action when situations dictate.
• Provide guidance and counsel to Supervisors on a variety of Employee Relations concerns of Associates’ development, conflict resolution, interpersonal communications, effective group interaction, team building, and preparing and documenting disciplinary action.
• Track and report HR metrics to Plant and Corporate on a weekly/monthly/annual basis.
• Assist in developing change management proposals, draft plans and oversee project activities.
• Maintain a positive working relationship with all levels of the organization.
• This role is part of the Bardstown HR Team and reports to the Human Resources Manager.

SUCCESS FACTORS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or equivalent Human Resources experience.
• 2-7 years of experience in Human Resources within a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience with Employee Engagement, Retention Management, Employee Relations, LOA, FMLA, Workers’ Compensation, Attendance Management, MESC, Payroll and other HR functions.
• Demonstrate experience with Associate investigations partnering with Supervisors and HR Manager.
• Knowledge of employment Federal, State and Local laws.
• Exhibit successful orgaizational and interpersonal skills for a fast-pace manufacturing environment.
• Proficient MS Office and other HRIS systems (e.g., UKG, ATS, e-Time, etc.)

Working conditions:

• We’ll provide position-specific details including physical and focused efforts, working environment and conditions, and reasonable accommodations during the interview process.

Where you’ll be:

This position is located at our Bardstown Plant in Bardstown, KY, offering many community events, resources, programs, and recreational opportunities for you and your family.

Community features:

• Small, friendly community
• Voted “Most Beautiful Small Town in America”
• Autokiniton Bardstown was voted the 2022 Best Manufacturing Facility in Nelson County

Why you’ll enjoy working here:

• Competitive Wages and Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with Company contribution match, and 14 paid holidays, including a bridge holiday in December.
• Work-Life Balance: Many of our Associates have stayed with us for 25+ years! It takes a good work-life balance to make it that far. We support your personal and professional priorities as they impact your well-being.
• Growth Opportunities: Take your career to the next level through tuition reimbursement programs, on-the-job training, learning management systems, and advancement opportunities from within our organization.
• Learning and Development: We empower all our Associates – from entry-level to senior-level – with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in their current roles and beyond at AUTOKINITON.

AUTOKINITON Promotes a dynamic and collaborative work environment for everyone.

AUTOKINITON is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. AUTOKINITON makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

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