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About the Role

As a member of GM's Human Resources Group, you will lead assigned business functions in day-to-day Human Resources and Labor Relations activities. You will provide direction and leadership that aligns with and supports our objectives, mission, and culture. You will work strategically with assigned functional business leaders to improve working relationships, develop and enforce contractual terms and agreements, build engagement, increase output, and attract and retain talent.

Responsibilities

Provide management representation in administering the provisions of agreements between union and management.
Counsel management in the interpretation of agreements and act as management representative in dealing with the union.
Advise management and other plant personnel on matters related to Union-Management relationships.
Maintain accurate records pertinent to Labor Relations (i.e. grievance filing, investigations, local agreements and practices, meeting minutes).
Play a principal role in local negotiations; partnering with operations to identify strategic initiatives that drive competitiveness while focus on the employee experience.
Share regular Labor Relations updates – Shop Committee grievance resolution meeting.
Coordinate the activities of various departments involved in resolving employee grievances.
Organize and develop cases relative to Management’s position within the grievance procedure.
Conduct investigations as needed.
Coordinate with plant and unit management on matters concerning hourly personnel.
Provide guidance and resolution to conflicts.
Administer shop rules when appropriate.
Provide oversight on cultural trends relative to grievances and take a proactive approach in addressing action plans.
Ensure the proper manpower for the plant is maintained and assigned; actively monitoring attrition, retention, and forecasting utilizing data analytics to drive decisions.
Administer hourly hiring, contractual transfer provisions, and separations for permanent, temporary, and part-time employment.
Advise Management, Union and hourly employees on seniority issues.
Frequent involvement with other work groups regarding employee issues, downstream data problems, or other pertinent matters.
Ensure data integrity within Workday for workforce as needed.
Influence the strategic agenda of the organization by building relationships at all levels to ensure HR strategy is cascaded and integrated into business strategy.
Work with Sector HR Business Partner to ensure successful completion of Sector and Global Manufacturing initiatives.
Support Talent Management Process – collaborate with leaders to facilitate talent identification and leadership development in support of workforce succession planning.
Develop content and lead Sub-HRM meetings.
Facilitate annual compensation planning and administration activities.
Interpret human resources management policies and procedures and engage subject matter expert contacts as needed for support.
Counsel/coach leaders and employees on various matters.
Facilitate and/or provide support for internal investigations and Awareline complaints.
Support onboarding and orientation activities for salaried new hires.
Ensure human resource transactions are processed accurately and in a timely manner utilizing HR systems.
Serve as contact for student interns.
Complete HR special projects/assignments as requested.
Utilize data analytics to drive decisions to move the business forward, relative to talent, staffing strategies, etc.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related discipline.
5+ years of experience in Human Resources/Labor Relations with experience in working in manufacturing environments preferred.
Strong knowledge of employment law.
Ability to coach, counsel, and influence leaders at all levels of the organization.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Demonstrated ability to deal with sensitive situations and confidential matters.
High level of integrity, diplomacy, discretion, and judgment.
Must be able to use independent judgment and work unsupervised.
Proficient in English language, both verbally and in writing.
Must be shift flexible, as needed.
Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future.

Skills

Human Resources
Labor Relations
Employment Law
Coaching
Counseling
Influencing
Verbal Communication
Written Communication
Microsoft Office Suite
Data Analytics
Workday

Location

Rochester, NY

Work Type

On-site
Full-time

Experience Level

5+ years

Education Level

Bachelor's degree

Salary/Compensations

$88,100 - $140,700

Benefits

Relocation benefits may be available.
GM supports a rewarding career that rewards you personally.

About the Company

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.

Equal Opportunity

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging.
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.
General Motors offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities.