HR/LR Business Partner

Human Resources And Labor Relations RoleAs a member of GM's Human Resources team, you will assist assigned business functions in day-to-day HR and labor relations activities and provide direction and leadership that aligns and supports our objectives, mission, and culture. You will partner strategically with assigned functional business leaders to improve working relationships, develop and enforce contractual terms and agreements, build engagement, increase output, attract and retain talent, including collaborating with COEs relative to strategic workforce planning. This role is first shift, however, it will require periodic off-shift work.Labor RelationsAssist in administering the provisions of agreements between union and managementAdvise management and other plant personnel on matters related to union-management relationships, and contractual provisionsMaintain records pertinent to labor relationsAssist in local negotiations preparation; partnering with operations to identify strategic initiatives that drive competitiveness while focusing on the employee experienceCoordinate the activities of various departments involved in resolving employee grievancesAssist in organizing information for cases relative to management's position within the grievance procedureParticipate in special investigations as neededCoordinate with plant and unit management on matters concerning hourly team membersProvide guidance and resolution to conflictsAnalyze data on grievance trends and present findings to HR/LR organization/business unit leadersAssist in ensuring the proper manpower for the plant is maintained and assigned; actively monitoring attrition, retention, and forecasting utilizing data analytics to drive decisionsAdvise management, union, and hourly employees on seniority issuesProvide some guidance within general policies and procedures established by agreements; direct guidance is received from the supervisorFrequent involvement with other work groups (i.e., benefits, payroll, IT, national employment placement center, Sedgwick, etc.) regarding employee issues, downstream data problems, or other pertinent mattersEnsure data integrity within Workday for workforce as neededSalaried Human ResourcesInfluence the strategic agenda of the organization by building relationships at all levels to ensure HR strategy is cascaded and integrated into business strategyWork with sector HR business partner to ensure successful completion of sector and global manufacturing initiativesAssist in the development of content for HRM meetingsAssist with compensation planning and administration activitiesInterpret human resources management policies and procedures and engage subject matter expert contacts as needed for supportCounsel/coach leaders and employees on various mattersProvide support for internal investigations and Awareline complaintsSupport onboarding activities for salaried new hiresEnsure human resource transactions are processed accurately and in a timely manner utilizing HR systemsServe as contact for student internsComplete HR special projects/assignments as requestedUtilize data analytics to drive decisions to move the business forward, relative to talent, staffing strategies, etc.Required QualificationsBachelor's degree required; specialization in HR or labor relations preferredFoundational knowledge of a wide range of HR practice areasProficient with data analysis, and possess strong Microsoft Excel skillsDemonstrated analytical, organizational, and project management skillsInterpersonal skills in facilitation, negotiation, and conflict resolutionProven ability to work independently, take initiative, and work to planExcellent written and verbal communication skillsCompetencies: Influencing without authority, managerial courage, action-oriented, comfort around higher management, and dealing with ambiguityPreferred Skills and ExperiencePrior human resources or labor relations experience in a unionized manufacturing organizationProficient use of HR systems and computer software application skills (i.e., Workday, Kronos, Ethicspoint, etc.)UAW contract administration experiencePHR/SPHR CertificationGM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. 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