Staff HR Business Partner - Warren MI
About The Position
The HR Business Partner (HRBP) advises and enables business performance by partnering with leaders to improve organizational effectiveness through people. As a first point of contact for complex human capital matters, the HRBP delivers high-impact solutions aligned with GM’s purpose, strategy, and culture. The role partners with business leaders on talent strategy, workforce planning, job design, organizational transformation, leadership development, employee experience, and Total Rewards. It provides guidance on complex employee relations matters and helps leaders navigate ambiguity and change with sound judgment and actionable solutions. The position applies advanced analytical, diagnostic, and problem-solving approaches to complex, non-standard issues that may span multiple geographies, business units, and disciplines. It uses data and insights to guide strategic decisions and demonstrate HR’s impact, and collaborates with Centers of Excellence and HR Operations to diagnose root causes and develop scalable solutions. The HRBP works independently with broad latitude, influences outcomes without formal authority, and may serve as a subject matter expert, indirect leader, and mentor to less experienced HR professionals. The role leads or co-leads visible projects and change programs, supporting adoption and sustainability of innovative HR practices.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or equivalent professional experience.
- 10+ years of progressive HR experience, including significant exposure to strategic HRBP roles in large, complex organizations.
- Proven track record in enterprise organizational design, leadership development, and global talent management.
- Expertise in HR technology platforms and AI-enabled HR solutions.
- Exceptional communication skills and proven ability to influence senior stakeholders.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree (MBA or MA in HR) strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Partner with business leaders to define and execute talent strategies, including workforce planning, job design, and organizational transformation.
- Lead organizational design efforts to optimize performance and support transformation.
- Identify performance gaps and strengths across teams and shape the employee experience to align with company values and goals.
- Drive leadership development and improve people-leader effectiveness.
- Advise leaders through ambiguity, organizational change, and complex human capital matters.
- Provide guidance on complex employee relations issues using sound judgment, established frameworks, and consideration of business and legal risks.
- Use data and insights to inform strategic decisions and demonstrate HR’s impact.
- Apply advanced analytical and problem-solving techniques to resolve non-standard and enterprise-level challenges.
- Influence outcomes and adoption of new approaches across functional areas and business units.
- Guide leaders in applying Total Rewards practices aligned with strategy, equity, and market realities.
- Promote fair, consistent, and compliant decisions that protect the company’s reputation.
- Collaborate with Centers of Excellence to diagnose root issues and co-create business-aligned HR solutions.
- Set objectives and take responsibility for metrics and KPIs that contribute to HR outcomes and GM’s strategic priorities.
- Lead large, visible projects and develop solutions integrating multiple teams and internal or external stakeholders.
- Co-lead complex change-management programs and support adoption and sustainability across diverse teams.
- Model GM behaviors while supporting a productive team that respects individuality and personal diversity.
- Serve as a resource and mentor to less experienced HR professionals.
- Identify recurring team or process challenges and collaborate with HR Centers of Excellence and HR Operations on practical, scalable solutions.
Benefits
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Retirement savings plan
- Sickness and accident benefits
- Life insurance
- Paid vacation
- Paid holidays
- Tuition assistance programs
- Employee assistance program
- GM vehicle discounts
- Incentive pay program with payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
