Site HR/LR Director - Fairfax Assembly

General Motors•Fairfax, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Fairfax Assembly, Kansas on a full-time basis. Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all. We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team. From day one, we're looking out for your well-being–at work and at home–so you can focus on realizing your ambitions. Learn how GM supports a rewarding career that rewards you personally by visiting Total Rewards resources. General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that providing an inclusive workplace creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran or protected veteran, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws. We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more, visit How we Hire. General Motors offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us or call us at 1-800-865-7580. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying. We are leading the change to make our world better, safer and more equitable for all through our actions and how we behave. Learn more about: Our Company Our Culture How we hire Our diverse team of employees bring their collective passion for engineering, technology and design to deliver on our vision of a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion. We are looking for adventure-seekers and imaginative thought leaders to help us transform mobility. Explore our global locations We are determined to lead change for the world through technology, ingenuity and harnessing the creativity of our diverse team. Join us to help lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all by becoming a member of GM’s Talent Community (beamery.com). As a part of our Talent Community, you will receive updates about GM, open roles, career insights and more. Please note that filling out the form below will not add you to our Talent Community automatically; you will need to use the link above. If you are seeking to apply to a specific role, we encourage you to click “Apply Now” on the job posting of interest.

Requirements

7+ years of professional experience, with a focus on HR and Labor Relations
Bachelor's Degree required, ideally in a related field
Prior experience managing a team, with expertise in performance management, supporting and coaching team members through times of change
Experience partnering with stakeholders, including unions
Global company experience
Flexible to provide support outside of normal working hours as needed
GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc).

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree preferred

Responsibilities

Lead a team of HR/LR Professionals at the Fairfax Assembly Plant - including managing workload, balancing priorities, and ensuring deliverables are on time and with quality in accordance with applicable laws, collective agreements, and workplace policies.
Champion projects that support key HR/LR objectives in function and country.
Partner with People Leaders in driving GM culture, promoting positive employee experiences, and improving employee engagement/inclusion.
Strategic administration of the collective agreements while promoting collaborative problem-solving.
Provide development to HR/LR Team.
Participate in HRM and Talent Forum discussions within HR Function.
Ensure that local policies, procedures, legislations and regulations are administered appropriately in accordance with country and functional direction.
Provide regional communications on HR/LR initiatives, process changes, and improvements that impact all employees.
Ensure appropriate support to the business in regard Human Capital Plans implementation.
Support enterprise-initiatives, including Talent Spotting, Workplace of Choice, and Compensation Programs.
Support processes on employee life cycle from hire to exit.
Provide guidance on day-to-day issues and function as an escalation point for complicated HR/LR issues.
Partner with key stakeholders to maintain in-depth knowledge of employment requirements related to management of employees, reducing legal risks, and ensuring regulatory compliance.
Partner with legal departments as needed/required.