Senior HR Business Partner

GM • Warren, MI

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About The Position

The Senior HR Business Partner (HRBP) is a n advisor and performance enabler who partners with business leaders to drive organizational effectiveness through people. As the first point of contact for complex human capital matters, the HRBP delivers high-impact HR solutions aligned with GM’s business purpose, strategy, and culture .

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business, or related field (advanced degree preferred) or equivalent professional experience .
• 7 or more years of progressive HR experience, preferably in a business partnering role.
• Proven experience in, talent management, and leadership development , organizational design.
• Strong understanding of HR systems, analytical tools, and CoE frameworks.
• Exceptional communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex, highly variable challenges requiring strategic thinking and professional judgment.
• Proven track record of influencing senior stakeholders, driving cross-functional initiatives, and implementing solutions with significant operational impact.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to use data to diagnose issues, inform decisions, and persuade stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business leader s to define and execute talent strategies, including workforce planning, job design, and organizational transformation.
• Serve as a trusted advisor, guiding leaders through ambiguity and change.
• Build credibility and influence across teams without relying on formal authority.
• Use data and insights to drive strategic decisions and demonstrate HR’s impact.
• Collaborate with Centers of Excellence ( CoEs ) to deliver business-aligned HR solutions.
• Lead organizational design efforts to optimize performance and support transformation.
• Offer clarity, calm, and actionable solutions for complex HR issues.
• Apply advanced analytical and problem-solving techniques to resolve non-standard challenges.
• Diagnose root issues and co-create solutions with CoEs and HR Operations.
• Serve as a catalyst for change during periods of transformation, helping leaders navigate organizational shifts with clarity and confidence.
• Influence outcomes without authority, shaping direction and driving adoption of new approaches across the broader functional area.
• Drive leadership development and build people leader effectiveness.
• Act as a talent scout, identifying performance gaps and strengths across teams.
• Shape and protect the employee experience to ensure alignment with company values and goals.
• Provide guidance on complex employee relations matters, using sound judgment, established frameworks, and consideration of business and legal risk.
• Serve as a mentor and resource for junior HR team members, providing coaching coaching , thought leadership, and guidance on complex or sensitive issues .

Benefits

• GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs.
• Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, GM vehicle discounts and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees