HR/LR Site Director

General Motors • Detroit, MI

22h • Onsite

About The Position

The HR/LR Site Director provides strategic Human Resources and Labor Relations leadership at GM’s Factory ZERO assembly plant and serves as a strategic business partner to the plant leadership team. The role leads programs and activities across human capital planning, organization design, employee engagement and development, recruitment and retention, performance management, employee support, labor relations, job evaluation, benefits administration, training, regulatory compliance, and special projects.

The director plans, organizes, directs, and administers plant HR and labor relations programs; builds and leads the local HR and Labor Relations team; and develops and maintains the salaried and hourly workforce needed to meet business and continuous-improvement objectives. The role leads day-to-day labor relations with the Local Union and develops local negotiation strategies and activities, balancing competitiveness with employee experience. It also supports community relations as required.

The position requires considerable initiative and independent judgment in handling complex matters. It reports to the Sector Manufacturing Human Resource Director. The role is onsite at Factory ZERO Assembly, with the successful candidate expected to report to the location full-time.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• At least 10 years of applicable Human Resources or Labor Relations experience.
• At least 3 years of manufacturing plant experience.
• At least 4 years as a people leader or in management.
• At least 4 years of Labor Relations experience, including contract administration, lead-role negotiations, and grievance investigation and resolution in large, complex environments.
• High-level interpersonal skills to work effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to perform multidisciplinary HR and Labor Relations responsibilities.
• Business acumen in Human Resources and manufacturing.
• Strong influencing and command skills.
• Ability to work independently with higher management and deal with ambiguity.
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making capability.
• Strong collaboration skills, strategic agility, and autonomy.

Nice To Haves

• Workday HRIS experience.
• Ability to teach and develop the organization in the candidate’s field of expertise.
• Experience supporting a large manufacturing employee base.
• Strong change management experience.
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong data analytics capability, including comfort using data to tell stories.

Responsibilities

• Act as a Safety Ambassador, fulfill the safety vision, and support the Workplace Safety System.
• Consult on People element initiatives within the Business Plan Deployment process and provide strategic direction and oversight for the plant.
• Support Global Manufacturing System and People Involvement implementation as needed.
• Develop local negotiation strategies, negotiate local labor agreements, and oversee their administration.
• Provide oversight of site culture and people practices, including HR processes, legal and policy compliance, and proactive attention to employee issues.
• Plan and execute talent management and progression/succession reviews.
• Use data analytics to inform decisions about talent, negotiations, and staffing strategies.
• Drive diversity and inclusion strategies and efforts.
• Conduct training as required on ethics, labor relations, HR, policy, leadership, and other topics.
• Participate in interviews and selection for new employees and leadership positions.
• Maintain effective working relationships with management, union representatives, central staff, and others outside the work group.
• Monitor government legislation affecting personnel and employment policies and ensure compliance with legal requirements and company needs.
• Guide employees in resolving issues related to benefits and company policies.
• Build sustainable partnerships with local community organizations.
• Work with plant leadership to develop initiatives and action plans that increase employee engagement.
• Administer local salaried employee performance reviews and employment-related policies and procedures.
• Execute compensation planning and related programs and processes supporting the pay-for-performance philosophy.
• Collaborate with company functional partners as needed to administer health, medical, and security services at the plant.

Benefits

• The role may be eligible for relocation benefits; availability is subject to company policy and candidate eligibility.
• GM describes its total rewards resources as supporting employee well-being at work and at home.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director