HR/LR Partner
Work Arrangement:
This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to the GM Arlington Assembly plant on a full-time basis.
The Role:
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, develop and enforce contractual terms and agreements, build engagement, increase output, attract and retain talent, including collaborating with COEs relative to strategic workforce planning.
What You'll Do:
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
• 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
• Maintain accurate records pertinent to Labor Relations (i.e. grievance filing, investigations, local agreements and practices, meeting minutes)
• Play a principal role in local negotiations; partnering with operations to identify strategic initiatives that drive competitiveness while focus on the employee experience
• Share regular Labor Relations updates – Shop Committee grievance resolution meeting
• Coordinate the activities of various departments involved in resolving employee grievances
• Organize and develop cases relative to Management’s position within the grievance procedure (e.g., write grievance responses, identify supporting documentation, policies, etc.)
• Conduct 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
• Provide oversight on cultural trends relative to grievances and take a proactive approach in addressing action plans
Hourly Employment:
• Responsible for ensuring the proper manpower for the plant is maintained and assigned; actively monitoring attrition, retention, and forecasting utilizing data analytics to drive decisions
• Administer hourly hiring, contractual transfer provisions, and separations for permanent, temporary, and part-time employment
• 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, National Employment Placement Center, Sedgwick, etc.) regarding employee issues, downstream data problems, or other pertinent matters)
• Ensure data integrity within Workday for workforce as needed
Salaried Human Resources:
• Influence the strategic agenda of the organization by building relationships at all levels to ensure HR strategy is cascaded and integrated into business strategy
• Work with Sector HR Business Partner and to ensure successful completion of Sector and Global Manufacturing initiatives
• Support Talent Management Process – collaborate with leaders to facilitate talent identification and leadership development in support of workforce succession planning
• Develop content and lead Sub-HRM meetings
• Facilitate annual compensation planning and administration activities
• Interpret human resources management policies and procedures and engage subject matter expert contacts as needed for support
• Counsel/coach leaders and employees on various matters
• Facilitate and/or provide support for internal investigations and Awareline complaints
• Support onboarding and orientation 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
• Utilize data analytics to drive decisions to move the business forward, relative to talent, staffing strategies, etc.
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This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to the GM Arlington Assembly plant on a full-time basis.
The Role:
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, develop and enforce contractual terms and agreements, build engagement, increase output, attract and retain talent, including collaborating with COEs relative to strategic workforce planning.
What You'll Do:
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
• 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
• Maintain accurate records pertinent to Labor Relations (i.e. grievance filing, investigations, local agreements and practices, meeting minutes)
• Play a principal role in local negotiations; partnering with operations to identify strategic initiatives that drive competitiveness while focus on the employee experience
• Share regular Labor Relations updates – Shop Committee grievance resolution meeting
• Coordinate the activities of various departments involved in resolving employee grievances
• Organize and develop cases relative to Management’s position within the grievance procedure (e.g., write grievance responses, identify supporting documentation, policies, etc.)
• Conduct 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
• Provide oversight on cultural trends relative to grievances and take a proactive approach in addressing action plans
Hourly Employment:
• Responsible for ensuring the proper manpower for the plant is maintained and assigned; actively monitoring attrition, retention, and forecasting utilizing data analytics to drive decisions
• Administer hourly hiring, contractual transfer provisions, and separations for permanent, temporary, and part-time employment
• 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, National Employment Placement Center, Sedgwick, etc.) regarding employee issues, downstream data problems, or other pertinent matters)
• Ensure data integrity within Workday for workforce as needed
Salaried Human Resources:
• Influence the strategic agenda of the organization by building relationships at all levels to ensure HR strategy is cascaded and integrated into business strategy
• Work with Sector HR Business Partner and to ensure successful completion of Sector and Global Manufacturing initiatives
• Support Talent Management Process – collaborate with leaders to facilitate talent identification and leadership development in support of workforce succession planning
• Develop content and lead Sub-HRM meetings
• Facilitate annual compensation planning and administration activities
• Interpret human resources management policies and procedures and engage subject matter expert contacts as needed for support
• Counsel/coach leaders and employees on various matters
• Facilitate and/or provide support for internal investigations and Awareline complaints
• Support onboarding and orientation 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
• Utilize data analytics to drive decisions to move the business forward, relative to talent, staffing strategies, etc.
Apply Now