Staff HR Business Partner - Warren MI
About The Position
The HR Business Partner (HRBP) serves as an advisor and performance enabler, partnering 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 purpose, strategy, and culture. The role shapes talent strategies, organizational design, leadership development, employee experience, and change adoption. It provides strategic guidance on complex employee relations and Total Rewards matters, uses data and advanced problem-solving to inform decisions, and collaborates with Centers of Excellence and HR Operations to diagnose issues and deliver scalable, business-aligned solutions. This expert-level position operates independently with broad latitude in a complex and ambiguous environment. It influences leaders across functions and business units, leads visible projects and change programs, contributes to HR objectives and KPIs, and mentors less experienced HR professionals. The position is on-site in Warren, Michigan.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or equivalent professional experience.
- At least 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 and change, providing actionable solutions for complex HR issues.
- Guide leaders on complex employee relations matters, considering business and legal risk and applying sound judgment and established frameworks.
- Use data, insights, and advanced analytical and problem-solving techniques to support strategic decisions and demonstrate HR’s impact.
- Help leaders navigate organizational shifts and influence adoption of new approaches across the broader functional area.
- Guide leaders in applying Total Rewards practices aligned with strategy, equity, and market realities; support fair, consistent, and compliant decisions.
- Collaborate with Centers of Excellence to diagnose root issues and co-create business-aligned HR solutions.
- Develop and improve policies, methods, and systems using independent judgment and specialized expertise.
- Set objectives and take responsibility for metrics and KPIs that contribute to HR outcomes and GM’s strategic priorities.
- Lead visible projects and co-lead complex change management programs, integrating multiple teams and stakeholders and supporting adoption and sustainability.
- Mentor less experienced HR professionals and provide guidance on complex issues.
- Work with HR Centers of Excellence and HR Operations to address recurring team or process challenges with practical, scalable solutions.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Retirement savings plan
- Sickness and accident benefits
- Life insurance
- Paid vacation and 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
