General Motors

Labor Manager

General Motors • $90K — $120K *
Warren, MI 48089Hybrid
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 5-10 years of progressive Labor Relations experience
  • Strong communication skills, particularly in contract language and employment law
  • Proficient in negotiations, conflict resolution, and change management
  • Solid understanding of GM-UAW National Agreement
  • Experience in a manufacturing environment, with a focus on skilled trades
  • Capable of engaging with senior leadership and union representatives
  • Local bargaining experience as first or second chair preferred

Responsibilities

  • Provide labor relations support to management for UAW-represented employees
  • Participate in 2028 National Bargaining sub-committees
  • Administer and interpret collective agreements with represented workforces
  • Build strong relationships with union partners and internal business stakeholders
  • Coach and lead HR/LR professionals in the field
  • Support local negotiations as needed across various manufacturing sectors
  • Develop training materials for corporate LR training initiatives

Benefits

  • Hybrid work arrangement with a minimum of 3 days on-site in Warren, MI
  • Opportunity to collaborate closely with cross-functional teams
  • Chance to work within an established labor relations framework at a major corporation
  • Involvement in high-level negotiations and strategic decision-making
  • Training and development opportunities for labor relations professionals
  • Set pathways for career advancement through hands-on experience in labor relations
Full Job Description
Job Description

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).This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week {or other frequency dictated by their manager}.The selected candidate will be required to travel

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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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
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