Human Resource Coordinator

Human Resource Coordinator Position Description 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. Key Responsibilities 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. Skills Required Conflict Management Human Resources Information System (HRIS) Microsoft Excel Experience Required 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. Experience Preferred 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. Education Required Bachelor's Degree Additional Information 100% Onsite J-18808-Ljbffr