Paralegal - Employee and Labor Relations

Paralegal - Employee and Labor Relations

Michelin is hiring!

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The Opportunity

Michelin North America, Inc. has an immediate opening for a Paralegal with an employment law focus who will provide, both independently and in coordination with in-house and external attorneys, legal advice and guidance to internal partners, as well as assess and implement strategies to proactively reduce legal risks. The ideal candidate understands business operations, uses legal skills to support goals, and ensures legal compliance.

Commitment to excellence and the ability to deal tactfully and professionally with all levels of Law Department colleagues, internal partners, company management and external legal counsel are qualities that will drive success in this role. This role is fast-paced and will require that you be able to manage multiple tasks and rapidly re-prioritize some based upon dynamic and evolving needs. Some travel within our North America footprint is required.

This opportunity is located at our primary corporate headquarters in Greenville, SC. Greenville is situated just about halfway between Charlotte, North Carolina and Atlanta, Georgia. Greenville's friendly, thriving downtown and surrounding areas are full of year-round activities for all ages. This campus features a cafeteria, credit union, trademark store and health center. Our 1,400 corporate employees take pride in thinking globally to support the diverse US and Canadian workforce while also acting locally to uplift and enhance our local Upstate communities. We are driven to be the employer of choice for people looking for a career with respect and purpose. Come join our team!
 

What You Will Do:

• Work closely with internal Law Department team members, Human Resources representatives and others to address and appropriately manage employment, ERISA/benefits and labor law issues.
• Assist with management of workplace disputes, terminations, employee misconduct, discrimination claims, disability and medical leave issues (ADA, FMLA), workplace safety, litigation, company human resource policy and company guidelines.
• Perform and/or manage all levels of legal research and analysis.
• Report to the advising attorneys, senior Law Department and/or company management on important employment law topics.
• Develop, implement, and maintain internal systems that promote the delivery of effective, relevant and efficient legal services to internal business partners.
• Assist in the deployment of legal training to all levels of employees within the company on employment law and related topics.

What You Will Bring:

• B.S. Degree and/or recognized certification in paralegal/legal studies (e.g., ALP, CLP, PP, etc.) or equivalent work experience and training.
• Prior experience of 2+ years in paralegal role, legal research, or similar legal environment with ability to analyze complex legal documents and identify key issues, with a demonstrated attention to detail.
• Prior experience with workplace disputes, terminations, employee misconduct, discrimination claims, disability and medical leave issues (ADA, FMLA), workplace safety, company human resource policy and/or company guidelines.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to handle sensitive information and maintain a high level of confidentiality, while demonstrating professionalism in all aspects of the position.
• Ability to organize technical and non-technical information logically and effectively.
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills are essential, including collaboration, managing conflict and creativity. Dedication to excellence and ability to deal tactfully and professionally with all levels of internal/external customers, company management and external legal counsel.
• Ability to interact and communicate in a professional manner with attorneys, legal staff, internal business teams, external partners and customers, including the interpersonal skills to build relationships, use emotional intelligence to understand, resolve disputes considerately, and to practice active listening skills.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office® Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and ability to learn other software systems as needed.

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As the leading mobility company, we work with tires, around tires and beyond tires to enable Motion for Life. Dedicated to enhancing our clients’ mobility and sustainability, Michelin designs and distributes the most suitable tires, services and solutions for our customers’ needs. Michelin provides digital services, maps and guides to help enrich trips and travels and make them unique experiences. Bringing our expertise to new markets, we invest in high-technology materials, 3D printing and hydrogen, to serve a wide a variety of industries—from aerospace to biotech. Headquartered in Greenville, South Carolina, Michelin North America has approximately 23,000 employees and operates 34 production facilities in the United States and Canada.

MICHELIN® tires have been ranked the #1 Tire Brand across major categories and segments by industry experts and consumers alike. For nearly three decades we’ve been recognized for our achievements in Customer Satisfaction, Performance, Durability, Technology and Innovation.

Michelin cares for the personal and professional development of its employees. We support career advancement through various options, which include: skill and career development, training, career exploration and work with cross-functional teams. We offer the possibility of a varied and fulfilling career path in an environment where unique contributions are valued.

Michelin offers 10 Business Resource Groups (BRGs) which are all-inclusive groups created and led by employees who have shared life experiences across various diversity dimensions. Each group supports business strategies and initiatives along with meeting the needs of members. The goal of each group is to help employees feel welcome and included, support employee engagement and encourage professional development. BRGs also provide cross-cultural support, career management resources and opportunities for community involvement.

Michelin provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors. Consistent with these obligations, Michelin also provides reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs. If you need accommodation for any part of the employment process because of a disability, please contact us at accommodations@michelin.com.

This position is not available for immigration sponsorship.

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