Sr. HR/LR Business Partner

Job Description

Work Arrangement

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

The Role

General Motors is seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual for an opportunity within the Human Resources & Labor Relations team.

What You'll Do

As a member of GM's Human Resources Group you will lead 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 work strategically with assigned functional business leaders to improve working relationships, build engagement, increase output, attract and retain talent.

From a day-to-day perspective this role is more focused on the labor relations (80%) aspect than human resources (20%).

Labor Relations:

·       Encouraging an effective, inclusive work environment / culture and relationships.

·       Builds and maintains strong working relationships with operations partners, Union representatives, HR colleagues, and other business partners to jointly deliver strategic objectives and resolve issues.

·       Coordinating and assisting in UAW contract negotiations, implementation and ongoing administration of the National, Local and Subsystems Collective Bargaining Agreements.

·       Investigating and preparing responses to grievances.

·       Administer hourly and other represented compensation consistent with union and collective agreements Supporting skilled, other than skilled and subsystems recruiting and hiring.

·       Leading HR efforts related to investigations, governmental inquiries / charges, grievance resolution, performance and absence management, and disciplinary action.

·       Coaching, counseling, and educating salaried operations partners on HR policies, processes, and programs.

·       Interpreting data and use technology to proactively identify and diagnose business needs / opportunities and develop solutions to meet those needs

·       Tracking and reporting on labor planning data and strategies.

·       Support, as consultant, programs that contribute to the work environment and or development, such as Workplace of Choice (WoC), DEI, development programs, MFG University, recognition, etc.

·       Support People Involvement and implementation of our Global Manufacturing System (GMS).

Core HR:

·       Create a high touch/personal HR experience by supporting employees with questions, concerns, and general engagement.

·       Partners with employees and management to communicate various human resource policies, procedures, laws, standards, and other government regulations and provides guidance when appropriate.

·       Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Partners with the HR Policy consultant and legal department as needed/required.

·       Works closely with employees, Business HR, and managers to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.

·       Partner with BHR related to Talent Management and Development matters providing data and support on implementation of actions.

·       Provide talent and performance management guidance to leaders (i.e. coaching, consulting, corrective actions, and crisis relations).

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