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).

·       Partner with Policy & Investigation COE to support complex employee relations issues and investigations.

·       Supports onboarding in conjunction with People Leaders and Onboarding Buddies.

·       Conducts exit interviews, analyzes attrition data and partners with Business HR to develop recommendations for corrective action and continuous improvement.

·       Identifies individual leadership coaching needs and performs necessary coaching to employees.

·       Collaborate with colleagues and consult with people leaders on individual employee compensation matters to ensure alignment to pay for performance and employee recognition programs.

·       Identify areas of opportunity for continuous improvement and partner with COEs to build effective working relationships and provide constructive field perspective to influence common processes and procedures.

Additional Job Description

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

·       5+ years of related manufacturing experience, preferably in a unionized organization

·       Strong interpersonal skills in facilitation, negotiations and conflict resolution

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

·       Demonstrated analytical, organizational, and project management skills

·       Strong proficient analytical, organizational, and project management skills

·       Excellent written and verbal communication skills

·       Highly proficient use of HR Systems and computer software application skills (i.e. Workday, Excel, Kronos etc.)

·       Proficient with Data Analysis, and possess strong Microsoft Excel

·       Skill and proficiency in a wide range of HR practice areas

 

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

·       Workday experience preferred

·       Previous Labor Relations experience as an HR Business Partner is preferred

·       Bachelor’s Degree is preferred. Specialization in labor relations, human resources or similar.

 

**This position will require off-shift work and overtime; must be willing and able to work flexible, and additional hours as required**

GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.

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

GM is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. GM is committed to providing a work environment free from unlawful discrimination and advancing equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, all practices and decisions relating to terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment are made without regard to an individual's protected characteristics. For purposes of this policy, “protected characteristics" include an individual's actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, weight, height, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.  If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us at Careers.Accommodations@GM.com or call us at 800-865-7580. 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.​