Labor Relations Site Lead – Cincinnati

Description

This role is categorized as onsite . This means the successful candidate is expected to report to the GM Parts Distribution Center (PDC) in West Chester, OH on a full-time basis.

The selected candidate must live or relocate to within 50 miles of Cincinnati, OH . Relocation may be provided.

As a member of GM's Human Resources Group you will lead assigned business functions in day-to-day HR and LR activities and provide direction and leadership that aligns and supports our objectives, mission and culture for our Cincinnati Parts Distribution Center . You will work strategically with assigned functional business leaders to improve working relationships, build engagement, increase output, attract, and retain talent. From a day to day perspective this role is more focused on the Labor Relations (70%) aspect than human resources (30%).

Labor Relations:

• Encouraging an effective, inclusive work environment / culture and relationships
• Builds and maintains strong working relationships with operations partners, Union representatives, HR colleagues, and other business partners to jointly deliver strategic objectives and resolve issues
• Coordinating and assisting in UAW contract negotiations, implementation, and ongoing administration of the National, Local and Subsystems Collective Bargaining Agreements
• Investigating and preparing responses to grievances
• Administer hourly and other represented compensation consistent with union and collective agreements Supporting skilled, other than skilled and subsystems recruiting and hiring
• Leading HR efforts related to investigations, governmental inquiries / charges, grievance resolution, performance and absence management, and disciplinary action
• Coaching, counseling, and educating salaried operations partners on HR policies, processes, and programs
• Interpreting data and use technology to proactively identify and diagnose business needs / opportunities and develop solutions to meet those needs
• Tracking and reporting on labor planning data and strategies
• Support, as consultant, programs that contribute to the work environment and or development, such as WoC, DEI, development programs, MFG University, recognition, etc.
• Support People Involvement and implementation of our Global Manufacturing System (GMS)

Core HR:

• Create a high touch/personal HR experience by supporting employees with questions, concerns, and general engagement.
• Partners with employees and management to communicate various human resource policies, procedures, laws, standards, and other government regulations and provides guidance when appropriate.
• Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Partners with the HR Policy consultant and legal department as needed/required.
• Works closely with employees, Business HR, and managers to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.
• Partner with BHR related to Talent Management and Development matters providing data and support on implementation of actions
• Provide talent and performance management guidance to leaders (i.e. coaching, consulting, corrective actions, and crisis relations)

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of Labor Relations experience required, specifically labor negotiations
• 5+ years of HR experience required
• 1+ year people leading experience required
• PHR/SPHR certification strongly preferred
• Bachelor’s Degree strongly preferred; Master’s Degree preferred
• Highly proficient use of HRIS; Workday preferred
• Strong interpersonal skills in facilitation, negotiation, and conflict resolution
• Demonstrated analytical, organizational, and project management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

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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