Senior HR & Labor Relations Partner - Onsite in Detroit

Job Description Work Arrangement: Onsite – this role will sit onsite 5 days a week in Detroit, MI. This job may be eligible for relocation benefits. The role is categorized as onsite, meaning the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location on a full‑time basis. Role Overview Responsible for onsite HR/LR generalist services, including Labor Relations, Hourly Employment, and Salaried HR administration. As a member of the GM 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, and collaborate with COEs on 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. You will understand legal requirements at the execution level related to management of employees, reduce legal risks and ensure regulatory compliance, and strategically work with executive management and HR leadership to improve relationships and retain talent. Collaborate with senior leaders, provide direction on business function’s restructures, 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 culture that attracts and motivates staff while driving the HR function’s mission. Responsibilities 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 with complex issues and exercise independent judgment within general policies and procedures established by agreements. Advise management and other plant personnel on matters related to union‑management relationships. Administer contractual provisions in the area of responsibility and maintain Labor Relations records. Play a principal role in local negotiations and share regular updates from Labor Relations meetings. Coordinate activities of various departments involved in resolving employee grievances, conduct special investigations as needed, and provide guidance and resolution to conflicts. Administer shop rules when appropriate. Hourly Employment Ensure the proper manpower for the plant is maintained and assigned. Administer hourly hiring, transfers and separations for permanent, temporary and flex employment. Manage the 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. Frequent involvement with other work groups (Benefits, Payroll, IT, NEPC, Sedgwick, etc.) regarding employee issues, downstream data problems or other matters. Salaried Human Resources Influence the strategic agenda by building relationships at all levels to gain commitment that HR can contribute to business results. Work with sector HRBP to ensure successful completion of sector initiatives. Support talent management processes and collaborate with leaders to facilitate talent identification and leadership development for succession planning. Develop content and facilitate Manager (sub) HRM meetings. Facilitate annual compensation planning and administration activities. Interpret HR policies and engage SME contacts as needed. Provide talent management and performance management guidance to leaders and employees. Coach leaders and employees on various matters. Facilitate and provide support for internal investigations and Awareline complaints. Coordinate onboarding activities for salaried new hires and ensure HR transactions are processed accurately and timely using HR systems. Serve as contact for student interns and complete HR special projects or assignments as requested. Qualifications 5+ years of Labor Relations experience. Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in Labor Relations or Human Resources, or equivalent experience. Strong interpersonal skills in facilitation, negotiation and conflict resolution. Proven ability to work independently, take initiative and work to plan. Demonstrated analytical, organizational and project management skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Highly proficient in HR systems and computer applications (e.g., Workday, Kronos, PowerPoint, Word, Excel). 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