Associate Relations Leader
Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corporation of America
Atlanta, GA, USA · Atlanta, GA, USA · Georgia, USA
Posted on Sep 12, 2025
MAU is hiring an Associate Relations Leader for our client in Atlanta, GA.
As an Associate Relations Leader, you will provide on-site support for MAU associates at a global manufacturing client. In this role, you will manage employee relations, payroll, performance counseling, data analytics, and attendance tracking to ensure customer KPIs are met. This is a full-time, exempt, direct-hire opportunity with career growth potential.
Benefits Package
Shift Information
Career Path Progression
This role offers opportunities to advance into positions such as:
Required Education and Experience
Preferred Education and Experience
Essential Functions
Competencies
Supervisory Responsibility
This role may supervise:
Work Environment / Working Conditions
Physical Demands
This position may require the following with or without reasonable accommodation:
Travel
As an Associate Relations Leader, you will provide on-site support for MAU associates at a global manufacturing client. In this role, you will manage employee relations, payroll, performance counseling, data analytics, and attendance tracking to ensure customer KPIs are met. This is a full-time, exempt, direct-hire opportunity with career growth potential.
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Paid time off and holidays
- Career development and advancement opportunities
- Full-time schedule
- Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Overtime required, with periodic coverage of night shift and weekends
This role offers opportunities to advance into positions such as:
- Site Manager
- Senior Site Manager
- Staffing Specialist
- Operations Manager
- Outsource Supervisor
- Corporate Support Functions
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum 2 years of experience in human resources, employee relations, or related field
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint)
- Experience handling complex or difficult employee situations
- Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field
- 3+ years of experience in manufacturing supervision or HR
- Experience working in an Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
- Root cause analysis and data analytics experience
- Lean Greenbelt certification
- Serve as the primary contact for MAU associates onsite, ensuring successful onboarding, employment, and conversion
- Manage HR documentation including attendance, investigations, performance reports, and terminations
- Complete payroll processes to ensure associates are paid accurately and on time
- Audit and authorize required paperwork, including time records
- Partner with recruiting teams to update job orders and provide feedback on staffing
- Conduct daily associate engagement and safety audits, including behavioral observations and safety walks
- Facilitate daily team meetings with customer management and MAU site leadership
- Ensure compliance with policies, safety standards, and customer requirements
- Provide effective communication, coaching, and counseling for associates
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and support new initiatives
- Strong analytical and reasoning skills
- High sense of urgency and dependability
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Teamwork and leadership orientation
- Technical proficiency (Microsoft Office Suite)
- Attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ethical conduct and credibility
This role may supervise:
- MAU Associates
- Administrative Support
- Work is performed at customer facilities in both administrative and manufacturing environments
- Exposure to industrial equipment, non-temperature-controlled environments, and occasionally GMP clean rooms
- Routine use of computers, phones, and standard office equipment
This position may require the following with or without reasonable accommodation:
- Lifting 5–20 lbs. periodically, and up to 50 lbs. occasionally
- Standing and walking for up to 9 hours per shift
- Climbing stairs multiple times per day
- Up to 10% travel, including overnight stays as needed