AESC is looking to add a Human Resources Manager to our team in Florence, South Carolina. 

• Full-Time
• On-site 

About AESC US LLC 

AESC is a global leader in the development and manufacturing of high-performance batteries for zero-emission electric vehicles and energy storage systems. Founded in Japan in 2007 and headquartered in Yokohama, AESC has been building manufacturing capabilities around the world in the U.S., U.K., Europe, Japan and China to serve key markets and leading customers locally for over 14 years. Today, AESC has become the partner of choice for the world’s leading OEMs and energy storage providers in North America, Europe, and Asia. Its advanced technology powers over one million electric vehicles and provides more than 15GWh of installed capacity for battery energy systems in over 60 countries. 

AESC is expanding its footprint in the United States with gigafactories in Kentucky, South Carolina, and Tennessee to meet the growing demand for EV and BESS batteries and strengthen its presence in the North American market. AESC's Tennessee gigafactory in Smyrna, which has been operational since 2012, produces batteries for Nissan. The Kentucky gigafactory in Bowling Green will supply Mercedes-Benz with high-performance battery cell modules. The South Carolina gigafactory in Florence will supply technology-leading battery cells for new electric models produced in BMW Group's Spartanburg plant. AESC is committed to our local communities where it is making its investments, creating jobs, and supporting local charities. 

About the Role

The Human Resources Manager is responsible for managing the Human Resources operations at the plant level. This includes workforce planning, employee relations, performance management, compliance, training, and fostering a positive work environment. The role serves as a strategic partner to plant leadership, ensuring HR practices align with business goals while maintaining a culture of employee engagement and satisfaction.

What You Will Do 

• Develops and administers various human resources plans and procedures for Florence, South Carolina employees. 

• Collaborate with plant leadership to develop and implement HR strategies that support operational goals.
• Manage onboarding programs to ensure new hires are effectively integrated into the organization.
• Address employee questions regarding pay, benefits, and policies.
• Analyze workforce metrics to forecast staffing needs and address skill gaps.
• Works with the management team on various employee relations issues, including performance management, compliance investigations and corrective action. Conducts investigations as necessary and takes appropriate action(s) based on company policy/practice. Consults with Legal to ensure compliance. 

• Manages the recruiting, interviewing, selection, and hiring process to fill vacant positions
• Working with ReadySC, builds and maintains a pipeline of qualified candidates

• Identifies talent needs and development gap and provides training/development programs for Florence site employees. Implements various facets of the company’s talent management lifecycle, including performance management, succession planning and employee engagement. 
• Conducts new-employee orientations; monitors career-path program and employee relations counseling; conducts exit interviews. 
• Establishes and maintains department records and reports. Participates in administrative staff meetings and attends other meetings, such as seminars. Maintains organizational charts and employee directory. 
• Evaluates reports, decisions and results of department initiatives in relation to established goals. Recommends new approaches, policies and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency of the organization. 
• Serves as an advocate to develop the AESC corporate culture, ensuring an environment of positive employee relations while helping to build a positive employer brand. 
• Ensures compliance with all federal, state and local employment laws. May perform other duties as assigned.

What We Offer 

Welcome to AESC, where you'll have the opportunity to tackle the world's most fascinating challenges alongside exceptionally talented individuals who are driven to make a difference. We strive to ensure that our employees are well taken care of, enabling them to focus on their work and contribute to our collective mission. 

We offer: 

• Comprehensive compensation packages including a competitive salary and a rewarding bonus program.
• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development.
• Highly automated, clean, safe, and temperature-controlled production environment
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• HSA and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401K with company match 
• Life Insurance (Company paid and additional voluntary life available)
• Paid Vacation and 14 Paid Holidays
• Short term and long-term disability coverage (Company Paid)
• Tuition reimbursement

Equal Employment Opportunity 

At AESC, we are committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all individuals. We participate in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S Join us in our passion to design, manufacture, and sell high-performance products, contributing to a sustainable and zero-carbon emission future. 

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

• Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
• Ability to read, write, speak, hear; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach and lift with hands and arms frequently throughout the day. 

Work Environment

The work environment is primarily an automated manufacturing plant with a concrete floor and is characterized by some temperature extremes, moderate noise, and forklift traffic. The individual must be able to perform all essential functions as appropriate on the plant floor, in meetings, and with employees, management, customers and suppliers.

Candidate must perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation efficiently and accurately, and without causing significant safety threat to self or others. The statements made herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive and inclusive list of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required of personnel so classified.

Hiring is contingent upon successful completion of drug screen and background check. AESC US LLC is a drug-free workplace.

• Human Resource Development
• Human Resources
• Human Resources Business Partnering
• Human Resources Information Systems
• Microsoft 365
• Microsoft Teams

What You Need

• Minimum of five years of progressively responsible Human Resources experience, including at least two years of working in a plant environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field is required.
• In-depth knowledge of federal and state regulations governing HR practices.
• Comprehensive understanding of diverse Human Resources management and administrative functions.
• Proven experience supporting operations at various organizational levels and across multiple functions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365, with expertise in HRIS and HCM systems and other relevant software applications.
• Understands and follows all standards of IATF16949 and VDA 6.3 quality standards. (training and awareness will be provided for those who are not familiar with these standards)
• Understands and follows all standards of ISO14001 environmental standards. (training and awareness will be provided for those who are not familiar with these standards)

What is “Nice to Have”?

• Master’s degree preferred
• Supervisory experience strongly preferred
• Professional certification (PHR, SPHR, CCP, etc.) is highly desired. 
• Background in a highly technical, automotive-related manufacturing environment is highly preferred.