HR/LR Business Partner

Description

The Role

As a member of GM's Human Resources team, you will assist assigned business functions in day-to-day HR and LR activities and provide direction and leadership that aligns and supports our objectives, mission and culture. You will partner strategically with assigned functional business leaders to improve working relationships, develop and enforce contractual terms and agreements, build engagement, increase output, attract and retain talent, including collaborating with COEs relative to strategic workforce planning. This role is 1st shift, however, it will require periodic off-shift work.

What You'll Do

Labor Relations:

Assist in administering the provisions of agreements between union and management

Advise management and other plant personnel on matters related to Union-Management relationships, and contractual provisions

Maintain records pertinent to Labor Relations

Assist in local negotiations preparation; partnering with operations to identify strategic initiatives that drive competitiveness while focus on the employee experience

Coordinate the activities of various departments involved in resolving employee grievances

Assist in organizing information for cases relative to Management’s position within the grievance procedure

Participate in special investigations as needed

Coordinate with plant and unit management on matters concerning hourly team members

Provide guidance and resolution to conflicts

Analyze data on grievance trends and present findings to HR/LR organization/business unit leaders

Assist in ensuring the proper manpower for the plant is maintained and assigned; actively monitoring attrition, retention, and forecasting utilizing data analytics to drive decisions

Advise Management, Union and hourly employees on seniority issues

Provide some guidance within general policies and procedures established by agreements; direct guidance is received from supervisor

Frequent involvement with other work groups (i.e. Benefits, Payroll, IT, National Employment Placement Center, Sedgwick, etc.) regarding employee issues, downstream data problems, or other pertinent matters)

Ensure data integrity within Workday for workforce as needed

Salaried Human Resources:

Influence the strategic agenda of the organization by building relationships at all levels to ensure HR strategy is cascaded and integrated into business strategy

Work with Sector HR Business Partner to ensure successful completion of Sector and Global Manufacturing initiatives

Assist in Development of content for content HRM meetings

Assist with compensation planning and administration activities

Interpret human resources management policies and procedures and engage subject matter expert contacts as needed for support.

Counsel/coach leaders and employees on various matters

Provide support for internal investigations and Awareline complaints

Support onboarding activities for salaried new hires

Ensure human resource transactions are processed accurately and in a timely manner utilizing HR systems.

Serve as contact for student interns

Complete HR special projects/assignments as requested.

Utilize data analytics to drive decisions to move the business forward, relative to talent, staffing strategies, etc.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree required; specialization in HR or Labor Relations preferred

Foundational knowledge of a wide range of HR practice areas

Proficient with Data Analysis, and possess strong Microsoft Excel skills

Demonstrated analytical, organizational, and project management skills

Interpersonal skills in facilitation, negotiation, and conflict resolution

Proven ability to work independently, take initiative, and work to plan

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Competencies: Influencing without Authority, Managerial Courage, Action Oriented, Comfort around Higher Management, and Dealing with Ambiguity.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

Prior human resources or labor relations experience in a unionized manufacturing organization

Proficient use of HR Systems and computer software application skills (i.e., Workday, Kronos, Ethicspoint, etc.)

UAW contract administration experience

PHR/SPHR Certification

GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)

This role is categorized as onsite. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location on a full-time basis.

This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

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