General Motors · 1 day ago
Human Resources Group - Human Resources Business Partner
Warren, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expGeneral Motors is a leading automotive company seeking a Human Resources Business Partner to lead HR activities for assigned business functions. The role involves improving working relationships, building engagement, and collaborating with business leaders to attract and retain talent while ensuring compliance with labor relations.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleInformation ServicesManufacturingTransportation
No H1B
Responsibilities
Build relationships at all levels to contribute to business results and ensure HR strategy is cascaded and integrated into business operations
Support GM’s talent management process by collaborating with assigned business leaders to facilitate talent identification and leadership development in support of workforce succession planning
Facilitate annual compensation planning and administration activities
Work with assigned functional business leaders while providing direction on organizational design, specific transformation efforts, job design and workforce/organizational planning
Provide extraordinary HR service delivery, drive consistency and standard methodology deliverables
Interpret HR policies and procedures and engage SME contacts as needed for support
Communicate and educate functional business leaders and employees on significant and relevant changes in HR policies and programs
Identify training and leadership development needs for assigned business functions as part of a systemic strategy
Provide talent and performance management guidance to leaders and employees including coaching, consulting, corrective actions and crisis relations
Support Workplace of Choice and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives
Act as a key contributor and change agent in the transformation of HR
Facilitate and/or provide support for internal investigations and Awareline complaints
Identify areas of opportunity for continuous improvement and partner with COEs to build effective working relationships to influence common processes and procedures
Analyze trends/metrics to identify problems and develop relevant HR solutions and/or programs/policies for assigned business functions
Understand legal requirements at execution level related to management of employees to reduce legal risks and ensure regulatory compliance
Serve as HR contact for student interns and TRACK employees
Complete special HR projects/assignments as required
Act as management representative in administering the provisions of agreements between union and management especially as it relates to engineering skilled trades
Work with business partners to develop, negotiate and implement labor strategies that support achieving business goals
Foster strong relationships with both the union and management teams
Counsel management in the interpretation of local and national agreements
Exercise independent judgment within general policies and procedures established by agreements and per guidance from Site HR/LR Director
Advise management and other site personnel on matters related to Union-Management relationships
Administer contractual provisions in areas of responsibility
Maintain records pertinent to Labor Relations and Hourly Personnel
Participate in a principal role in local negotiations as required
Share Labor Relations updates and facilitate regular Shop Committee meetings to discuss grievance and other matters
Coordinate the activities of various departments involved in resolving employee grievances
Conduct special investigations as needed
Provide guidance and resolution to conflicts
Administer shop rules and company policies when appropriate
Complete special LR projects/assignments as required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree is required preferably in Human Resources or a closely related field
3+ years of HR/LR experience in a unionized environment that included skilled trades is required
Strong interpersonal skills in facilitation, negotiation and conflict resolution are required
Proven ability to work independently, take initiative and work to plan is required
Strong written and verbal communication skills are required
Proficiency in the use of HRIS (preferably Workday) and common computer software applications (i.e. PowerPoint, Word, Excel, etc.) is required
Proficiency in analysis of HR/LR data is required
Preferred
3+ years of HR/LR experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred
Benefits
Relocation benefits
Company
General Motors
General Motors is an automotive company that designs, produces, markets, and distributes vehicles and vehicle parts.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$8.51BKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2025-05-05Post Ipo Debt· $2B
2024-10-31Grant· $8M
2024-07-11Grant· $500M
Leadership Team
Mary Barra
Chair and Chief Executive Officer
Tony Cervone
Senior Vice President, Global Communications
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