Samsung Austin Semiconductor is one of the most advanced semiconductor manufacturing facilities in the world and an integral part of Central Texas for more than 28 years, driving job generation, economic impact and engagement with the surrounding community.
Samsung Austin Semiconductor serves a global customer base with broad semiconductor process technology offerings that impact everyday life including mobile, graphic, consumer, networking/high performance computing, Internet of Things, RF and automotive. Through successful collaborations with foundry customers and a continuous drive to develop the most cutting-edge technologies, Samsung Austin Semiconductor has become a major player in the foundry market. Samsung Austin Semiconductor’s technology portfolio for the Austin campus ranges from 65nm to 28nm using planar transistor technology to the more advanced 14nm 3D FinFet technology.
Samsung has invested $18 billion in operating two fabs at the Austin, Texas campus on Parmer Lane, since 1996 -- making it one of the largest direct foreign investments in United States history. The Austin site consists of 2.76 million square feet and more than 600+ acres in land holdings. Samsung Austin Semiconductor’s economic impact in 2023 generated $15 billion into Austin’s economy through salaries and other expenditures.
In 2021, Samsung announced a new facility in Taylor, Texas, where it plans to invest a minimum $17 billion in the build-out. The site spans 1,200+ acres and the first phase of development will have 4.7 million square feet of floor space consisting of a cluster of semiconductor manufacturing buildings such as a fab, office, parking garage, central utility building, and special utility supply facilities. The Taylor facility will boost the production of semiconductor solutions that will power next-generation technologies in areas like 5G, artificial intelligence (AI) and high performance computing.
With more than 5,000 employees supporting both campuses, Samsung Austin Semiconductor is a premier and growing employer who provides a great place to work, is committed to environmental stewardship and being a good corporate citizenship. Our employees are the key to our success and we invest in our people with competitive compensation & benefit packages, career development opportunities and programs that enhance physical, emotional and intellectual well-being. Our employees work at the Austin campus located on Parmer Lane in northeast Austin and the construction campus in Taylor, Texas. Learn more at www.samsung.com/us/sas.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Job Summary/Overview:
Samsung is looking for an experienced Employee Relations Partner, with a demonstrated full understanding of Employee Relations and passionate on providing a great workplace experience. This critical role will design, enhance and drive innovative HR solutions and programs that will help us transform and scale for our new fab in Taylor Texas.
If you thrive in an "all hands on deck" environment, love process improvement, motivated to solve people's problems, agile, can pivot quickly, passionate about offering the best workplace experiences, connecting people and building collaborative partnerships, we want to speak with you!
Our Employee Relations team’s primary initiative is to create a positive work experience and connect our workforce; by strengthening the employee and manager relationship. We provide guidance on company policies, practices, employment laws, performance issues, conduct complex internal workplace investigations, off -boarding and also advise on promoting an engaging culture.
This role is on-site 5 days a week at the Austin, TX office location.
Specific Job Duties:
This role will promote positive employee relations and handle HR/ER activities for various business.
•Serve as a trusted advisor to resolve challenging people issues including performance coaching, employee behavior, conflict resolution and providing leadership consultation.
•Assist with development and delivery of appropriate feedback or corrective/disciplinary actions.
•Review and conduct complex internal investigations, voluntary and involuntary terminations.
•Maintain required documentation including intake and investigation notes, supporting documents and final reports and/or evidence of action taken.
•Ensure equitable and consistent treatment of employees, provide policy interpretation, and make recommendations on employment actions.
•Maintain required documentation including intake and investigation notes, supporting documents and final reports and/or evidence of action taken.
•Integrate and collaborate closely with HR Business Partners, Legal and COE teams to implement solutions.
•Work with the business on highlighting key trends in employee relations and actively drive process improvement.
•Training - Assist with development and delivering of training workshops/classes for leaders and employees
•Consult with Legal, Compliance, to ensure policies and practices comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.
•Assists with the interpretation and updating of Company policies and responding to inquiries and concerns.
•Provide ER Metrics, assess where action can be taken to mitigate company risk; present data to HR Leadership and business leaders along with thoughtful solutions.
•Project management - Assist with special projects and other duties as assigned.
Shift: 1st Shift, Monday-Friday 8am-5pm (on site 5 days a week)
Skills and Qualifications:
Education, Training, Certification(s) and Minimum years of experience required
Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Industrial or Labor Relations or other related field.
Minimum of four (4) years of experience in a human resource function, preferably two (2) years in an employee relations role
Preferred 6+ total years of experience with 3-5 years at the partner, generalist or specialist level; or equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered
Direct employee-facing experience
Preferred: SHRM and/or HRCI certification is preferred/encouraged
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Software, and Tools
o Must have advanced knowledge of employment laws and regulations.
o Concentrated specialty in employee relations;
o Proven experience conducting internal HR investigations at all levels;
o Results focused with the ability to develop relationships in a distributed workforce.
o Experienced at supporting a large client group.
o Experience working with or in support of diverse communities
o Project management experience and experience driving programs independently.
o Analytical and data management experience/Advanced Excel-Pivot Tables/Macros
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Benefits
Samsung employees have access to benefits including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), onsite cafeteria, tuition assistance (after 1 year), paid time off, student loan program, wellness incentives, and many more. In addition, regular full-time employees (salaried or hourly) are eligible for MBO bonus compensation, based on company, division, and individual performance.
U.S. Export Control
This position may require the ability to access information subject to U.S. export control restrictions. If the position requires it, applicants must have the ability to access export-controlled information or be eligible to receive a government authorization to access export-controlled information.
Trade Secrets
By submitting an application, you [applicant] agree[s] not to disclose to Samsung, or induce Samsung to use, any confidential or proprietary information (including trade secrets) belonging to any current or previous employer or other person or entity.
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