Labor Manager

Description

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Hybrid: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to GM Global Technical Center in Warren Michigan three times per week, at minimum [or other frequency dictated by the business].

The Role

Seeking an experienced and strategic professional to serve as Corporate Labor Manager, responsible for executing robust labor relations strategies that ensure compliance with National and Local GM-UAW agreements, elevate labor acumen across the organization, and facilitate complex negotiations within a corporate setting. This position will emphasize relationship-building and creative problem-solving through collaborative, action-oriented support of GM’s Manufacturing Organization. The Corporate Labor Manager will also partner closely with HRLR professionals across a defined portfolio of U.S. manufacturing sites, providing expert guidance and training to promote consistent administration of contractual language and drive best practices at the local level.

You will partner closely with the manufacturing/engineering staffs and plant leadership teams to provide labor relations support that enables the company to continue to grow and transform. You'll effectively collaborate with all functional, internal partners and stakeholders and have demonstrated successful negotiation and influencing skills in prior experiences.

What You'll Do

Provide Labor Relations support and counsel to Management on aspects of labor relations for employees represented by the UAW and other splinter Unions as necessary

Participate in 2028 National Bargaining Sub-committees

Administer, enforce, interpret collective agreements between the Company and its represented workforces

Build and maintain strong working relationships with Union partners and various functional business partners

Provide coaching/counsel and leadership to HR/LR professionals in the field

Work cross functionally and collaboratively to provide necessary support within the Company

Support and participate in Local Negotiations as required

Provide ongoing support to Manufacturing/Engineering leadership and their respective sectors including, Stamping, Global Propulsion, Vehicle Assembly and Manufacturing Engineering, as required investigate, respond to, and resolve employee and union issues as necessary

Develop and deliver training materials as required to further develop labor professionals and support corporate LR training initiatives (e.g., weekly office hours, monthly LR training, etc.)

Travel with overnight stay as required (25% or less)

Your Skills & Abilities

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum of 5 years Labor Relation’s experience

Strong with data analytics and summarizing complex information to present/explain to others

Strong verbal and written communications skills, specifically contract language and employment law

Proficient in the following areas of expertise; negotiations, contract language and interpretation, conflict management and resolution, change management

Cross functional experience and strong background in manufacturing, specifically skilled trades issues

Demonstrated expertise within the field of Labor Relations

Comfortable interacting with all levels of leadership, including Senior Leaders within the Company and the Unions

Proficient with Microsoft Office suite and all other internal business systems as required, e.g. Kronos, Workday, etc.

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge

HR experience preferred

Experience working in an Union environment

Demonstrated success in leading and concluding Local Negotiations

Bachelor’s degree in Labor Relations, Human Resources, Business Administration

Strong working knowledge of GM-UAW National Agreement

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

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