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Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA)

Senior Counsel Labor and Employment

Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA), Ellabell, Georgia, United States, 31308

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Overview

Senior Counsel Labor and Employment at Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA). Corporate Counsel who supports General Counsel in handling HMGMA legal matters with focus on labor, employment, benefits, immigration, and workplace safety laws. Coordinates with other Legal & Compliance Team Members to accomplish departmental objectives. Responsibilities

Advise company on day-to-day employment law issues to ensure compliance with various labor, employment, benefits, immigration, and workplace safety laws (including NLRA, Title VII, Section 1981, FMLA, ADA, ADEA, ERISA, and OSHA). Advise company on medical leave issues and workers’ compensation matters. Advise company on termination of employment matters, including advising of legal risks. Advise HR on handling unemployment compensation claims. Assist the company with drafting various employment policies and procedures. Handle investigations, audits, and training in the areas of labor, employment, benefits, immigration, and workplace safety laws. Research legal issues relating to labor, employment, benefits, immigration, and workplace safety laws. Draft memoranda to General Counsel, executives, and team members on various legal topics. Track and report developments in labor, employment, benefits, immigration, and workplace safety laws. Independently handle a variety of litigation, arbitration, and mediation matters for the company (with emphasis on employment litigation and workers’ compensation cases). Oversee handling of garnishments, service of process, and subpoena responses. Display exemplary ethical behavior, including: (1) avoiding conflicts of interest; (2) complying with HMGMA policies and procedures; (3) being honest, transparent, and accountable; (4) reporting all known illegal or unethical behavior; and (5) protecting confidential information. Administer, coordinate, and comply with all Business Management System (BMS), Environmental Management System (EMS), and Safety Management System (SMS) requirements. Perform all other duties as assigned by the General Counsel. What you will do

Legal Senior Counsel with a focus on labor, employment, benefits, immigration, and workplace safety laws, coordinating with other Legal & Compliance Team Members to accomplish departmental objectives. What you will bring to the role

Juris Doctor Degree from an ABA-accredited Law School required. Excellent academic credentials (Top 30% of law school class preferred). 10–15 years of job-related experience preferred. 6–8 years’ experience with concentration in labor and employment law. Independently handles a variety of litigation, arbitration, and mediation matters for the company (with emphasis on employment litigation and workers’ compensation cases). MS Word/MS Excel/MS PowerPoint. Georgia State Bar law license (recommended); or if not, must be obtained within six (6) months of employment. Domestic / International travel required. Competency Based: Attention to Detail Problem Solving Negotiation Prompt Judgement and Action Visioning and Guidance Leading by Example Decision Making Performance Management People Developing What Hyundai can offer you

HMGMA offers opportunities for growth, work flexibility, competitive pay, and benefits. Benefits include medical/vision/dental insurance, 15 paid holidays, paid time off, and a competitive 401k plan. Other details

FLSA Classification: Exempt/Salary When submitting a resume for this position, information may be used to create a registration with the Georgia Department of Labor on Employ Georgia. HMGMA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.

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