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Labor Manager

  • Localização
    • Warren, Michigan
  • Tipo de trabalho Full time
  • Postou
  • Job Requisition JR-202612530

Descrição

Work Arrangement:

Hybrid. This position requires an employee to be on-site a minimum of 3 days per week at the GM Global Technical Center in Warren, MI.

Seeking an experienced and strategic professional to serve as Corporate Labor Manager, responsible for executing robust labor relations strategies that ensure compliance with National and Local GM-UAW agreements, elevate labor acumen across the organization, and facilitate complex negotiations within a corporate setting. This position will emphasize relationship-building and creative problem-solving through collaborative, action-oriented support of GM’s Manufacturing Organization. The Corporate Labor Manager will also partner closely with HRLR professionals across a defined portfolio of U.S. manufacturing sites, providing expert guidance and training to promote consistent administration of contractual language and drive best practices at the local level.  The mission of the Labor Relations Staff is to “leverage our shared experience to drive innovative Labor solutions that are aligned, strategic, and enable us to secure our collective future” . 

The Role

You will partner closely with the manufacturing/engineering staffs and plant leadership teams to provide labor relations support that enables the company to continue to grow and transform. You'll effectively collaborate with all functional, internal partners and stakeholders and have demonstrated successful negotiation and influencing skills in prior experiences.
 

Responsibilities:

  • Provide Labor Relations support and counsel to Management on aspects of labor relations for employees represented by the UAW and other splinter Unions as necessary
  • Participate in 2028 National Bargaining Sub-committees
  • Administer, enforce, interpret collective agreements between the Company and its represented workforces
  • Build and maintain strong working relationships with Union partners and various functional business partners
  • Provide coaching/counsel and leadership to HR/LR professionals in the field
  • Work cross functionally and collaboratively to provide necessary support within the Company
  • Support and participate in Local Negotiations as required
  • Provide ongoing support to Manufacturing/Engineering leadership and their respective sectors including, Stamping, Global Propulsion, Vehicle Assembly and Manufacturing Engineering, as required investigate, respond to, and resolve employee and union issues as necessary
  • Develop and deliver training materials as required to further develop labor professionals and support corporate LR training initiatives (e.g., weekly office hours, monthly LR training, etc.)
  • Travel with overnight stay as required (25% or less)

Requirements:

  • Strong verbal and written communications skills, specifically contract language and employment law
  • Strong with data analytics and summarizing complex information to present/explain to others
  • Proficient in the following areas of expertise; negotiations, contract language and interpretation, conflict management and resolution, change management
  • Strong working knowledge of GM-UAW National Agreement
  • Cross functional experience and strong background in manufacturing, specifically skilled trades issues
  • Demonstrated expertise within the field of Labor Relations 
  • Comfortable interacting with all levels of leadership, including Senior Leaders within the Company and the UAW/Splinter Unions
  • Comfortable speaking and training in large groups and in front of leadership teams
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office suite and all other internal business systems as required, e.g. Kronos, Workday, etc.
  • Local bargaining experience as 1st/2nd chair
  • Minimum of 5 years Labor Relation’s experience

Preferred Experience

  • HR experience preferred
  • Minimum of 10 years Labor Relation’s experience
  • Experience with multiple local Union leaders and UAW
  • Demonstrated success in leading and concluding Local Negotiations
  • Bachelor’s degree in Labor Relations, Human Resources, Business Administration

Sponsorship:  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.

GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)

Esta função é classificada como híbrida. Isso significa que o candidato selecionado deverá trabalhar no escritório/fábrica da GM pelo menos 3 vezes por semana {ou outra frequência ditada por seu gerente}.

O candidato selecionado deverá viajar <25% para esta função.

Esta posição pode ser elegível para benefícios de relocação.

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