HR Specialist 2 - Night Shift

About the role

Location(s): Canton Vehicle Assembly Job Schedule: Full-time Education Requirement: Bachelor's Sponsorship: Yes or no Come Drive Innovation with Us. We are currently looking for an HR Specialist 2 - Night Shift to join our team in Canton, MS. The HR Specialist serves as a trusted partner within the manufacturing environment, supporting employees and leaders in building a positive, productive workplace. This role focuses on fostering strong relationships, ensuring fair and consistent application of policies, and guiding managers through employee relations matters. Acting as a bridge between frontline teams and leadership, the specialist provides coaching, conflict resolution, and proactive engagement strategies to strengthen collaboration, drive performance, and maintain compliance. With a hands-on presence on the shop floor, they champion employee well-being, promote open communication, and partner with leaders to create a culture of respect, safety, and accountability. A Day in the Life: Administers and executes HR programs across compensation, benefits, leave management, employee relations, investigations, performance and talent management, recognition, morale, training and development. Partners with employees and managers by providing coaching, guidance, and practical solutions that foster engagement, accountability, and professional growth. Leads onboarding and offboarding processes to ensure a seamless employee experience, reinforcing company culture and compliance requirements. Manages complex and sensitive inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors with discretion, empathy, and sound judgment. Supports employee relations activities including corrective action meetings, terminations, and investigations, ensuring fairness and consistency. Identifies emerging workforce trends through employee engagement insights and recommends proactive solutions to strengthen culture and retention. Drives process improvement and project initiatives that enhance HR service delivery and operational efficiency. Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, regulations, and best practices; regularly reviews and updates policies to maintain alignment. Maintains expertise in HR trends and technologies , staying current on regulatory changes, talent management practices, and employment law developments. Analyzes workforce data and metrics to identify patterns in recruitment, hiring, motivation, turnover, and compliance, translating insights into actionable strategies. Establishes and tracks performance goals and benchmarks , aligning HR initiatives with organizational objectives. Recommends culture-enhancing policies and practices to attract, motivate, and retain talent while ensuring legal compliance and operational effectiveness. Contributes as a collaborative partner by building trust, promoting open communication, and reinforcing a safe, respectful, and inclusive workplace. Performs additional duties as assigned to support organizational priorities and employee success. Who We're Looking for: Required: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to translate complex policies into clear, actionable guidance for diverse audiences. Strong relationship-building, negotiation, and conflict resolution abilities; proven success in coaching employees and leaders. Demonstrated excellence in organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Proven ability to meet deadlines and balance competing demands with efficiency and accuracy. Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and recommend practical solutions. Ability to act with professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality while modeling integrity and accountability. Solid understanding of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations; ability to apply compliance standards to real-world situations. Flexibility to work non-standard or off-shift hours as needed to support business operations. Minimum of 3-5 years of progressive HR experience, with a strong background in employee relations. Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (functions, formulas, pivot tables, charts, and graphs). Experience with HRIS preferably Workday, payroll, and talent management systems; ability to quickly learn new technologies and leverage them for process improvement. Familiarity with data privacy regulations and best practices Desired: Prior experience in manufacturing, distribution, or other industrial environments Advanced degree or HR certification (PHR/SPHR, SHRM-CP/SCP) Travel Required? Occasional day and/or overnight travel may be required. What You'll Look Forward to at Nissan: Career Growth and Continuous Learning Opportunities: Benefit from diverse career paths, cross-departmental moves, and innovative