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Onsite: Position requires an employee to be onsite on a full-time basis.
The Role
You will work with the Plant's manufacturing team, HR/LR team, HR Communities of Expertise, and other stakeholders to build engagement, increase output, and attract and retain talent.
What You'll Do
Labor Relations:
- Assist in administering the provisions of agreements between union and management
- Advise management and other plant personnel on matters related to Union-Management relationships, and contractual provisions
- Maintain records pertinent to Labor Relations
- Assist in local negotiations preparation; partnering with operations to identify strategic initiatives that drive competitiveness while focus on the employee experience
- Coordinate the activities of various departments involved in resolving employee grievances
- Assist in organizing information for cases relative to Management’s position within the grievance procedure
- Participate in special investigations as needed
- Coordinate with plant and unit management on matters concerning hourly team members
- Provide guidance and resolution to conflicts
- Analyze data on grievance trends and present findings to HR/LR organization/business unit leaders
- Assist in ensuring the proper manpower for the plant is maintained and assigned; actively monitoring attrition, retention, and forecasting utilizing data analytics to drive decisions
- Advise Management, Union and hourly employees on seniority issues
- Provide some guidance within general policies and procedures established by agreements; direct guidance is received from supervisor
- Frequent involvement with other work groups (i.e., Benefits, Payroll, IT, National Employment Placement Center, Sedgwick, etc.) regarding employee issues, downstream data problems, or other pertinent matters)
- Ensure data integrity within Workday for workforce as needed
Salaried Human Resources:
- 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
- Assist in Development of content for content HRM meetings
- Assist with 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
- Provide support for internal investigations and Awareline complaints
- Support onboarding 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.
- Guide and support employee engagement through Workplace of Choice initiatives
Additional Description
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Labor Relations or related field
2-4 years of experience
Demonstrated analytical, organizational, and project management skills
Interpersonal skills in facilitation, negotiation, and conflict resolution
Proven ability to work independently, take initiative, and work to plan
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to learn HR Systems and computer software application skills (i.e., Workday, Excel, Kronos, Ethicspoint, etc.)
Proficient with Data Analysis, and possess strong Microsoft Excel skills
Foundational knowledge of a wide range of HR practice areas.
Strong and effective interpersonal skills in facilitation, coaching others, negotiation, and conflict resolution.
Strong and proficient data analytics, process analytics, organizational and project management skills.
Competencies: Influencing without Authority, Managerial Courage, Action Oriented, Comfort around Higher Management, and Dealing with Ambiguity.
What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
Prior human resources or labor relations experience in a unionized manufacturing organization is preferred.
Workday experience preferred.
UAW contract administration experience preferred.
PHR/SPHR Certification preferred.
**This position will require periodic off-shift work **
GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) NOW OR IN THE FUTURE
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