Associate Relations Leader

MAU is hiring an Associate Relations Leader in Greer, SC. As an Associate Relations Leader, you will drive associate engagement, oversee HR-related functions, and ensure alignment with customer performance goals in a manufacturing environment.Benefits PackageCompetitive Compensation PackageMedical, Dental, and Vision BenefitsPaid Holidays (11)Paid VacationGreat work environmentEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Care Partners ProgramHealth Club Reimbursement ProgramAdditional supplemental benefit programs401kSalary ContinuationEducational ReimbursementFMLA available after 12 months of serviceShift InformationFull-timeB Shift: 6:30 PM - 6:00 AMAdditional hours as neededCareer PathOn-site Supervisor/ManagerBusiness Unit LeaderHeadcount LeaderSafety Specialist/ManagerHR Business PartnerStaffing Specialist/SupervisorCorporate Support FunctionsRequired Education and Experience* Bachelor's degree* 2-5 years of supervisory or leadership experience, or equivalent combination of education and experiencePreferred Education and Experience2-5 years of experience in manufacturing supervision or human resourcesLean Greenbelt certificationRoot cause analysis trainingBilingual (Spanish and English)General RequirementsStrong communication and presentation skillsProven ability to collaborate and work in team environmentsExperience with payroll, reporting, and analyticsStrong organizational and time management skillsProblem-solving and decision-making abilitiesKnowledge of HR compliance and employment lawsHigh level of emotional intelligence and professionalismAbove-average computer proficiencyEssential FunctionsPromote and maintain a safe work cultureManage associate HR functions including onboarding, payroll, attendance, and performance counselingMaintain and audit employee records and timekeeping dataConduct investigations and administer corrective actionsCollaborate with customer leadership and internal stakeholdersLead onboarding sessions and communicate company policies and proceduresParticipate in shift start-up and production meetingsEngage regularly with associates and clients (80% floor presence)Identify process improvement opportunities and support implementationProvide coaching, counseling, and performance feedbackSupport employee engagement and referral initiativesWork Environment and Physical DemandsWork performed in both office and manufacturing environmentsExposure to industrial equipment and varying environmental conditions, including non-temperature-controlled areas and cleanroom settingsUse of standard office equipmentPhysical RequirementsLift 5-20 lbs regularly and up to 50 lbs occasionallyStand or walk for up to 4 hours at a timeClimb stairs multiple times per daySit for extended periods (up to 4 hours)