General Motors

Staff HR Business Partner

General Motors • $112K — $175K *
Warren, MI 48089In-Person
Business Services
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or equivalent; MBA or MA in HR preferred.
  • 10+ years of progressive HR experience, especially in strategic HRBP roles.
  • Significant experience in enterprise organizational design and leadership development.
  • Proven expertise in global talent management and HR technology platforms.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Partner with business leaders to execute talent strategies and organizational transformations.
  • Lead efforts in organizational design to enhance performance and support change.
  • Identify performance gaps and strengths within teams, shaping the employee experience.
  • Drive leadership development initiatives to improve leadership effectiveness.
  • Advise leaders on complex HR issues, providing clarity and actionable solutions.
  • Utilize data and insights to inform strategic HR decisions and demonstrate impact.
  • Act as a catalyst for change, guiding leaders during transformational shifts.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and well-being programs, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts for additional financial flexibility.
  • Retirement savings plan to help secure future financial goals.
  • Paid vacation, holidays, and life insurance for employee support.
  • Tuition assistance programs to promote continuous learning and development.
  • GM vehicle discounts and assistance programs to enhance employee satisfaction.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Location

Open to candidates living in Chicago, Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Cincinnati or Western Michigan. Travel to Warren, Michigan expected minimum once per month (25%).

Job Description

The HR Business Partner (HRBP) is an advisor and performance enabler who partners with business leaders to drive organizational effectiveness through people. As the first point of contact for complex human capital matters, the HRBP delivers high-impact HR solutions aligned with GM's business purpose, strategy, and culture.

  • Partner with business leaders to define and execute talent strategies, including workforce planning, job design, and organizational transformation. Build credibility and influence across teams without relying on formal authority.
  • Lead organizational design efforts to optimize performance and support transformation.
  • Act as a talent scout, identifying performance gaps and strengths across teams. Shape and protect the employee experience to ensure alignment with company values and goals.
  • Drive leadership development and build people leader effectiveness.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor, guiding leaders through ambiguity and change. Offer clarity, calm, and actionable solutions for complex HR issues.
  • Provide guidance on complex employee relations matters, using sound judgment, established frameworks, and consideration of business and legal risk.
  • Use data and insights to drive strategic decisions and demonstrate HR's impact. Apply advanced analytical and problem-solving techniques to resolve non-standard challenges.
  • Serve as a catalyst for change during periods of transformation, helping leaders navigate organizational shifts with clarity and confidence. Influence outcomes without authority, shaping direction and driving adoption of new approaches across the broader functional area.
  • Guides leaders in applying Total Rewards practices that align with strategy, equity, and market realities. Ensures sound judgment in complex situations and protects the company's reputation through fair, consistent, and compliant decisions.
  • Collaborate with Centers of Excellence (COEs) to deliver business-aligned HR solutions. Diagnose root issues and co-create solutions with COEs.


Expertise

Recognized as an expert in their field. Applies highly specialized knowledge and extensive practical experience in the area, as well as organizational expertise across multiple areas within a function or across functions. Applies strong business acumen and complex problem-solving techniques to identify, analyze and resolve issues that influence achievement of key functional objectives. Develops new or significantly improves existing policies, methods, and systems. incorporating relevant disciplines, theories, and techniques through independent judgment and discretion. Works independently with broad latitude in decisions and actions in a complex environment. Often acts as a subject matter expert in their area of expertise. Navigates high levels of ambiguity, guiding leaders and teams through transformational shifts with confidence and clarity.

Complexity

Works on complex issues and assignments that require conceptual thinking, originality and ingenuity of approaches, and a wide application of principles, theories, and concepts to achieve the results. Provides strategic clarity and actionable solutions for highly complex HR issues impacting multiple geographies and business units. Applies advanced diagnostic frameworks and scenario modeling to resolve non-standard, enterprise-level challenges. Understands the interrelationships of different aspects and implications of actions. Designs and develops impactful and innovative solutions to considerably broad and complex problems, often spanning across multiple disciplines within the business unit. Exercises independent judgement in selecting methods and evaluating criteria for obtaining results. Expertly adapts communication style and uses persuasion and occasionally negotiation to convince others to accept new ideas, approaches, concepts, or practices. Operates as a key influencer across global HR functions and business units, delivering cohesive, future-focused solutions. Deals with situations where differing opinions, past practices or experiences may significantly constrain agreement.

Scope & Impact

Sets objectives and takes responsibility for achieving metrics and Key Performance Indicators that directly influence the attainment of results, providing measurable contributions to HR outcomes and aligning with GM's strategic priorities. Contributes innovative, impactful ideas, and leads large projects with broad visibility. Develops, plans, and implements solutions that require integration of multiple related teams or larger teams of both internal and external stakeholders. Champions change and influence adoption of innovative HR practices. Co-leads complex change management programs, ensuring adoption and sustainability across diverse teams. Role models GM's behaviors necessary to maintain a productive team without inhibiting individuality and personal diversity. May serve as an indirect leader within their function. Their contributions drive the delivery of results that impact various departments and or functions and directly contribute to execution of functional strategies. Serve as a resource and mentor to less experienced HR professionals, providing guidance on complex issues. Identifies recurring team or process challenges and collaborates with HR Centers of Excellence and HR Operations to implement practical, scalable solutions.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or equivalent professional experience. Advanced degree (MBA or MA in HR) strongly preferred.
  • 10+ years of progressive HR experience, including significant exposure to strategic HRBP roles in large, complex organizations.
  • Proven track record in enterprise organizational design, leadership development, and global talent management.
  • Expertise in HR technology platforms and AI-enabled HR solutions.
  • Exceptional communication, proven ability to influence senior stakeholders.

Compensation:

The compensation information is a good faith estimate only. It is based on what a successful applicant might be paid in accordance with applicable state laws.

The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position, as well as geography of the selected candidate.
  • The salary range for this role is $112,100 - $175,400. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.
  • Bonus Potential: An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance.
  • Benefits: GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, GM vehicle discounts and more.


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.

General Motors Careers

Join the dynamic team at General Motors, a global leader in automotive innovation and technology. At General Motors, we offer unparalleled job opportunities that propel your career forward while contributing to a legacy of engineering excellence.

Work You’ll Do

Embark on a career with General Motors to drive the future of mobility. Our team is dedicated to redefining the automotive landscape through innovation and leadership in electric vehicles and sustainable solutions. By joining us, you will be part of a culture that values diversity, teamwork, and continuous professional growth.

Transform Your Career

General Motors is not just a company; it's a community where you can grow your skills alongside the best in the industry. Our leadership is committed to providing every employee—from interns to senior professionals—with opportunities for career advancement, leadership development, and diversity training.

Innovate and Lead

At General Motors, innovation is at the core of everything we do. From research and development to manufacturing, our teams work collaboratively to lead the industry with cutting-edge technologies and sustainable practices. We encourage our employees to think big and push the boundaries of what’s possible.

Join Our Global Team

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.

Internship Programs and Employment Benefits

Start your career journey with a General Motors internship, where you can apply your academic knowledge to real-world projects. Our internships provide a robust foundation in the automotive industry, with mentorship from experienced leaders. Full-time employees enjoy a wealth of benefits, including comprehensive health care, retirement plans, and performance bonuses, ensuring that your hard work is rewarded.

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Whether you’re a seasoned professional or a recent graduate, General Motors offers positions that leverage your unique skills. Our hiring process is designed to identify and nurture talent, focusing on aligning your capabilities with the right opportunities for growth within the company.

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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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