Human Resources Specialist

Location(s): Smyrna TN

Job Schedule: Full-time

Education Requirement: Bachelors

Sponsorship: No

Come Drive Innovation with Us. We are currently looking for a Specialist 2 HR to join our team in Smyrna TN.

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 programsacross compensation benefits leave management employee relations investigations performance and talent management recognition morale training and development.

• Partners with employees and managersby providing coaching guidance and practical solutions that foster engagement accountability and professional growth.

• Leads onboarding and offboarding processesto ensure a seamless employee experience reinforcing company culture and compliance requirements.

• Manages complex and sensitive inquiriesfrom applicants employees and supervisors with discretion empathy and sound judgment.

• Supports employee relations activitiesincluding corrective action meetings terminations and investigations ensuring fairness and consistency.

• Identifies emerging workforce trendsthrough employee engagement insights and recommends proactive solutions to strengthen culture and retention.

• Drives process improvement and project initiativesthat enhance HR service delivery and operational efficiency.

• Ensures compliancewith 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 metricsto 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 practicesto attract motivate and retain talent while ensuring legal compliance and operational effectiveness.

• Contributes as a collaborative partnerby building trust promoting open communication and reinforcing a safe respectful and inclusive workplace.

• Performs additional duties as assignedto support organizational priorities and employee success.

Who Were Looking for:

• Communication:Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to translate complex policies into clear actionable guidance for diverse audiences.

• Interpersonal Skills:Strong relationship-building negotiation and conflict resolution abilities; proven success in coaching employees and leaders.

• Organization & Detail Orientation:Demonstrated excellence in organizational skills attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Time Management:Proven ability to meet deadlines and balance competing demands with efficiency and accuracy.

• Analytical & Problem-Solving:Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data identify trends and recommend practical solutions.

• Leadership & Integrity:Ability to act with professionalism discretion and confidentiality while modeling integrity and accountability.

• Regulatory Knowledge:Solid understanding of federal state and local employment laws and regulations; ability to apply compliance standards to real-world situations.

• Schedule Flexibility:Flexibility to work non-standard or off-shift hours as needed to support business operations.

• Experience:Minimum of 35 years of progressive HR experience with a strong background in employee relations. Prior experience in manufacturing distribution or other industrial environments highly preferred

• Education:Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration or related field required. Advanced degree or HR certification (PHR/SPHR SHRM-CP/SCP) preferred

• 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

Travel Required

O-3 times per year as needed.

What Youll Look Forward to at Nissan:

Career Growth and Continuous Learning Opportunities:Benefit from diverse career paths cross-departmental moves and innovative learning platforms. Enhance your skills through seminars leadership training and tuition reimbursement programs all while playing a vital role in shaping the future of transportation. From day one youll have the support to tackle challenges and contribute to impactful solutions across our organization.

Rewards: Be supported with a Comprehensive Benefits Package including medical mental health parental leave retirement savings & unique Nissan perks including discounts on lease vehicles as part of our Employee Lease Program and a Vehicle Purchase Program (VPP). For more information access our Nissan Benefits Overview Guide.

Built for Your Best:

is committed to a drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon the successful completion of drug and background screenings in accordance with Nissan policies and in compliance with federal state and local laws including the California Fair Chance Act and the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. Nissan will consider qualified candidates with arrest or conviction records for employment in a manner consistent with these laws.

It is Nissans policy to provide Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race gender military status disability or any other status protected by law. Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire; Nissan uses E-Verify to validate employment eligibility.

NISSAN FOR EVERYONE

People are our most valuable assets and diversity and inclusion are the key to maximizing the power of each individual member of our team. When everyone belongs the power of NISSAN is undeniable. Our Corporate Diversity Initiative aims to improve business results by ensuring that our workplace and core businesses meet the unique needs of our employees and customer base.

Nissan is committed to creating a culture where everyone belongs and employees customers and partners feel respected valued and heard. We have over 10 Business Synergy Teams (BSTs) across the U.S. and Canada that connect employees with shared characteristics or interests build allies and foster a company culture where all employees feel supported and included.

Nissan also values inclusion in all areas of our business as we strive to mirror the diversity of our customer base and the communities where we do business. We are committed to procuring innovative goods and services retailing our products and communicating from a diverse perspective which will help us continue to offer our customers competitively designed market-driven products.

Join us as we carry our commitment to diversity and inclusion into the future.