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Job Description
This position requires an employee to be on-site on a full-time basis, and must be flexible to work off-shifts as business requires.
Responsible for onsite HR/LR generalist services, which include Labor Relations, Hourly Employment, and Salaried HR administration.
As a member of GM’s Human Resources Group you are responsible for Labor Relations in a plant environment. You perform administrative functions as required to support hourly employees in a manufacturing organization. You maintain personnel records and complete transactions. You investigate and resolve labor disputes. You provide mentorship to plant staff and managers of hourly employees on Union/GM Local Agreements. You participate in meetings with local union officials.
As a member of GM’s Human Resources Group, you will lead assigned business functions in day-to-day HR 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, including collaborating with COEs relative to strategic workforce planning. You will partner with your director team, executives, and business leaders to define a talent identification and management strategy and approach for the assigned business function.
Understand legal requirements at execution level related to management of employees, reducing legal risks, and ensuring regulatory compliance. You will strategically work with assigned function’s executive management and HR leadership team, to improve working relationships, build engagement, increase output, attract, and retain talent. Collaborate with senior leaders, provide direction on business function’s restructures, specific transformation efforts, job design and workforce/organizational planning. Hold a strong financial and forecasting acumen. Possess a deep understanding of our brands, company, function, and products. You will maintain a strong culture and work climate that attracts and motivates staff while driving the HR function’s mission.
Labor Relations:
Provide management representation in administering the provisions of agreements between union and management
Counsel management in the interpretation of agreements and act as management representative in dealing with the union
Work is often dealing with more complex issues
Exercise independent judgment within general policies and procedures established by agreements; some direct guidance is received from supervisor
Advise management and other plant personnel on matters related to Union-Management relationships
Administer contractual provisions in area of responsibility
Maintain records pertinent to Labor Relations and Hourly Personnel
Play a principal role in local negotiations
Share regular Labor Relations updates – Shop Committee grievance resolution meeting
Coordinate the activities of various departments involved in resolving employee grievances
Conduct special investigations as needed
Coordinate with plant and unit management on matters concerning hourly personnel
Provide guidance and resolution to conflicts
Administer shop rules when appropriate
Hourly Employment:
Responsible for ensuring the proper manpower for the plant is maintained and assigned
Administer hourly hiring, transfers, and separations for permanent, temporary, and flex employment
Manage temporary employee hiring pool for the plant
Advise Management, Union, and hourly employees on seniority issues
Exercise independent judgment within general policies and procedures established by agreements; some direct guidance is received from supervisor
Frequent involvement with other work groups (i.e. Benefits, Payroll, IT, NEPC, Sedgwick, etc.) regarding employee issues, downstream data problems, or other pertinent matters)
Salaried Human Resources:
Influence the strategic agenda of the organization by building relationships at all levels to gain their commitment and belief that HR can contribute to business results, ensure HR strategy is cascaded and integrated into business strategy
Work with Regional HRBP and Strategic HR Lead to ensure successful completion of regional initiatives
Support Talent Management Process – collaborate with leaders to facilitate talent identification and leadership development in support of workforce succession planning.
Develop content and facilitate Sub-HRM meetings
Facilitate annual compensation planning and administration activities
Interpret human resources management policies and procedures and engage SME contacts as needed for support.
Provide talent management and performance management guidance to leaders and employees
Counsel/coach leaders and employees on various matters
Facilitate and/or provide support for internal investigations and Awareline complaints
Coordinate 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.
Additional Job Description
Minimum Skills and Experience Required:
Bachelor’s Degree or 4+ years equivalent experience.
3+ years of related manufacturing experience highly desired in a unionized organization
Strong and effective interpersonal skills in facilitation, negotiation, and conflict resolution
Proven ability to work independently, take initiative, and work to plan
Strong proficient analytical, organizational, and project management skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Must be comfortable with data and can analyze, interpret, and make recommendations from it.
Experience in Workday and Excel
Highly proficient use of HR Systems and computer software application skills (i.e. Workday Kronos, SuccessFactors, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, etc.)
Skill and proficiency in a wide range of HR practice areas
Competencies: Influencing without Authority, Managerial Courage, Action Oriented, Comfort around Higher Management, and Dealing with Ambiguity
Preferred Skills and Experience:
PHR/SPHR Certification preferred
UAW labor experience preferred
Contract experience preferred
About GM
Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.
Why Join Us
We aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Our Work Appropriately philosophy supports our foundation of inclusion and provides employees the flexibility to work where they can have the greatest impact on achieving our goals, dependent on role needs. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.
Benefits Overview
The goal of the General Motors total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan incudes, the following benefits, in addition to many others:
- Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and parental leave for mothers, fathers and adoptive parents;
- Healthcare (including a triple tax advantaged health savings account and wellness incentive), dental, vision and life insurance plans to cover you and your family;
- Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement;
- Global recognition program for peers and leaders to recognize and be recognized for results and behaviors that reflect our company values;
- Tuition assistance and student loan refinancing;
- Discount on GM vehicles for you, your family and friends.
Diversity Information
General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities.GM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statements
The policy of General Motors is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual’s age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status. Additionally, General Motors is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us [email protected]. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.
