Human Resource Associate

Introduction to BlueOval SK

At BlueOval SK, we will lead the transformation of the electric vehicle (EV) battery business through partnership (Joint Venture formed by Ford and SK On) to provide products and processes to increase our customers’ experience. As the future of BlueOval SK, you will help lead the battery revolution by working alongside our teams as we build the batteries required for electric vehicle business excellence.

Ford and SK On are investing billions in Kentucky and Tennessee including building three state-of-the art battery manufacturing facilities between the two campuses at BlueOval City in Tennessee and BlueOval SK Battery Park in Kentucky. These brand-new advanced manufacturing facilities will use Ford’s 100-years of automobile manufacturing expertise and SK On’s 30+ years of electric vehicle battery expertise to become the world’s best battery manufacturer.

The Human Resource Associate at BlueOval SK will have a unique, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be a key member of the start-up team, launching the facility from the ground up.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

The Human Resource Associate will be responsible for

• Focusing on building an effective, inclusive work culture at BlueOval SK, balancing employee advocacy with stewardship of company mission, vision and values
• Building trust with employees, operations partners, HR colleagues, and other business partners in delivering timely on administrative duties, ensuring all employees are plugged into plant communications, and resolution of technology issues
• Supporting HR efforts related to investigations, governmental inquiries / charges, problem resolution, performance and absence management, complaints of unfair employment practices / discrimination, and disciplinary action
• Educating hourly and salaried operations partners on HR policies, processes, programs and plans
• Supporting onboarding, training, personnel relations, and safety, health and environment activities as required
• Supporting recruitment, payroll, projects, data analysis, and other HR functions as required
• Working collaboratively in a team environment

Minimum Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Business Administration or related HR field, or 1 year of HR experience
• 1 year experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.) and other technology and tools that support collaboration
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality
• Must be willing to work all shifts and crews as assigned

Preferred Requirements:

• 2+ years of HR experience in a combination of the following areas: employee relations, employee engagement, talent management, conflict resolution, data analysis, DEI, business consulting, talent acquisition, and organizational development
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related HR field
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment

About BlueOval SK

At BlueOval SK, we will lead the transformation of the electric vehicle (EV) battery business through partnership (Joint Venture formed by Ford and SK On) to provide products and processes to increase our customers’ experience. As the future of BlueOval SK, you will help lead the battery revolution by working alongside our teams as we build the batteries required for electric vehicle business excellence.  We have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career.

The Opportunity

Ford and SK On are investing billions in Kentucky and Tennessee including building three state-of-the art battery manufacturing facilities between the two campuses at BlueOval City in Tennessee and BlueOval SK Battery Park in Kentucky. These brand-new advanced manufacturing facilities will use Ford’s 100-years of automobile manufacturing expertise and SK On’s 30+ years of electric vehicle battery expertise to become the world’s best battery manufacturer.

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