Training and Development Specialist

Company Overview

Nippon Seiki is a world-class manufacturer of instruments for vehicles, agricultural, and construction equipment. Established in 1945, Nippon Seiki Co., Ltd. is headquartered in Japan, with numerous facilities worldwide. N.S. International, Ltd. ("NSI"), a group company of Nippon Seiki, located in Troy, MI, is a tier one supplier of instrument clusters and head-up display units for Stellantis, General Motors, BMW, Honda, Harley Davidson, Suzuki, Polaris, Arctic Cat and other OEM's.

Purpose of Job

This is a highly visible position which will require an individual to perform with an advanced degree of professionalism and integrity while handling sensitive and confidential information. The person in this role will assist by providing a wide array of HR support and advice. He or she will be responsible for offering guidance on training and development, performance management, associate relations and HR best practices while facilitating a positive relationship between associates and management.

Major Duties/Responsibilities

• Top duties or activities in a given year. Not all tasks/steps performed are listed.
• Tracking all associate training including, but not limited to: on-the-job training records (Task Certifications), on-site training, outside training, and Associate Career Development continuing education courses. Creating and maintaining associate training records using HRIS record-keeping and tracking systems. Providing individual and overall training records as requested for audit and departmental tracking purposes.
• Providing support to associates by scheduling approved inside and outside training as needed, or as requested by the associate or their management team. Coordinating with training providers to schedule on-site training classes and programs for associates. Conducting on-site training courses for associates as needed.
• Provide support to develop and maintain human resources programs, policies, and procedures.
• Maintain a positive work environment and high associate engagement by providing excellent service and support.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education, Experience, and Knowledge

Required and/or preferred level of education, knowledge, and skills that are necessary.

Education

Bachelors degree in Human Resources or related field, or equivalent experience.

Related Experience

• General office competencies, excellent communication skills, and computer literacy with MS Office suite.
• Training and development, organizational development, performance management, policy development, associate relations.

Special Training or Competency

Customer focused attitude, with a high level of professionalism, discretion, sound judgement, and problem solving skills.

PHR Certification and/or SHRM-CP Certification.

NSNA Competencies

• Adaptation/Flexibility: Includes keeping an open mind regarding new ideas and ways of doing things. Willing to consider alternative interpretations or ways of looking at the situation. Demonstrating flexibility.

• Initiative/Results Driven: Includes setting high standards of performance for self and others. Striving to accomplish goals even if it means personal sacrifice. Putting the goals of the organization above own goals.

• Judgment/Decision Making: Includes making decisions and takes actions that have beneficial impact. Effectively evaluating information in order to come up with sound conclusions and recommendations.

• Resource Management: Includes setting clear objectives to guide action for self or others to accomplish goals. Organizing or adjusting information, people and materials to meet those goals.

• Team Work: Includes encouraging and supporting the ideas and effort of others. Finding ways to help the team or group perform effectively.

Additional Information
Work Hours: ​​​​Monday-Friday, 7:30 am – 4 pm. Off-hours as needed.

Travel Requirements

Less than 10% international and/or domestic.

If domestic travel is necessary, a valid driver’s license is required.

If international travel is necessary, a valid passport is required.

DISCLAIMER

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

N.S. International, Ltd. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Candidates must meet the minimum age requirement of 18 years to comply with labor laws and job responsibilities.