General Motors

HRLR Site Lead - Warehousing

General Motors • $80K — $95K *
Pontiac, MI 48340In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in HR, LR, Business, or related field
  • 3-5 years of HR/LR experience in a unionized environment
  • Strong situational judgment for complex HR/LR matters
  • High level of professionalism and confidentiality
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HR applications

Responsibilities

  • Partner with the Plant Manager to enhance GM culture and employee engagement.
  • Promote a positive relationship with the union through local and national agreements.
  • Lead negotiations, grievance resolutions, and labor agreements implementation.
  • Support core HR functions like talent planning and performance management.
  • Ensure compliance with GM policies and manage employee concerns.
  • Facilitate training on HR policies and union agreements.
  • Manage staffing, onboarding, and workforce transitions for employees.
  • Support plant safety initiatives through employee involvement.

Benefits

  • Potential for relocation benefits
  • Dynamic work environment at a prominent automotive leader
  • Opportunity to influence HR strategy in a large organization
  • Engagement with a diverse workforce in a key operational area
  • Access to professional development opportunities
Full Job Description
Job Description

General Motors is seeking a dynamic Human Resources and Labor Relations professional to lead HR/LR operations at our Customer Care & Aftersales (CCA) Processing Center in Pontiac, MI - home to approximately 300 employees. This HRLR individual contributor role is ideal for someone who is passionate about building a talented organization, driving culture, fostering productive union relationships, and making a lasting impact in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

Responsibilities:
  • Partner with the Plant Manager to drive GM culture, elevate employee experience, and improve engagement across the site.
  • Promote a positive working relationship with the union through consistent application of local and national agreements.
  • Lead negotiations, grievance resolution, and implementation of labor agreements.
  • Support core HR processes including talent planning, performance management, compensation, recruiting, and employee development.
  • Drive compliance to GM policies. Support investigations and resolution of employee concerns.
  • Facilitate training on HR policies, LR procedures, and union agreements.
  • Manage staffing, onboarding, and workforce transitions for hourly, contract, and salaried employees.
  • Support plant safety initiatives driving employee involvement through GM's Global Manufacturing System.


Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in HR, LR, Business, or related field
  • 3-5 years of HR/LR experience in a unionized environment
  • Strong situational judgment and ability to work independently through complex HR/LR matters
  • High level of professionalism and confidentiality
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to adapt approach as needed
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, HR applications (e.g. Workday, etc.), and data analytics


Preferred:
  • Master's degree in HR, LR, business or related field
  • Experience in Warehouse, Manufacturing, Operations, or Distribution
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).This role is categorized as onsite. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location on a full-time basis.This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

About General Motors

General Motors Company engages in the manufacture and sale of cars and trucks in the United States, China, Brazil, Germany, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Italy. It offers sedans, crossovers, sport utility vehicles, pick-up trucks, coupes, sports/convertibles and hybrid vehicles, hatchbacks/wagons, and vans, as well as mini cars in India. The company also provides parts and accessories, such as iPod and MP3 compatibility, mobility accessories, performance parts, AC parts and services, and merchandise. In addition, it offers vehicle safety, security, and information services. The company provides used vehicles. It offers its products through dealers and distributors. General Motors Company was formerly known as NGMCO, Inc. and changed its name to General Motors Company in July 2009. The company was incorporated in 2009 and is based in Detroit, Michigan. It operates manufacturing facilities in India, the United States, and Canada. General Motors Company operates as a subsidiary of the United States Department of The Treasury. General Motors led global vehicle sales for 77 consecutive years from 1931 through 2007, longer than any other automaker, and is currently among the world's largest automakers by vehicle unit sales. General Motors acts in most countries outside the USA via wholly-owned subsidiaries but operates in China through 10 joint ventures. GM's OnStar subsidiary provides vehicle safety, security, and information services. In 2009, General Motors shed several brands, closing Saturn, Pontiac, and Hummer, and emerged from a government-backed Chapter 11 reorganization. In 2010, GM made an initial public offering IPOs to date and returned to profitability later that year.

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As part of our global workforce, you will collaborate with talented individuals who are passionate about shaping the future of transportation. General Motors offers a variety of career paths in engineering, design, IT, marketing, and more. With over 155,000 employees worldwide, our network provides expansive opportunities for networking and professional development.

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Learn more about General Motors
Size
157,000 employees
Market Cap
$46.9 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$6.4 billion
Founded
1908
5 Year Trend
-3.2%
Revenue
$122.4 billion
NASDAQ
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