Job Description

About GM

Theres never been a more exciting time to work for General Motors.

To achieve our vision of a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion, we need people to join us who are passionate about creating safer, better and more sustainable ways for people to get around. This bold vision wont happen overnight, but just as we transformed how the world moved in the last century, we are committed to transforming how we move today and in the future.

Why Work for Us

Our culture is focused on building inclusive teams, where differences and unique perspectives are embraced so you can contribute to your fullest potential as you pursue your career. Our locations feature a variety of work environments, including open work spaces and virtual connection platforms to inspire productivity and flexible collaboration. And we are proud to support our employees volunteer interests, and make it a priority to join together in efforts that give back to our communities.

Job Description

Responsible for onsite HR/LR generalist services Wentzville, to include Labor Relations, Hourly Employment, and Salaried HR administration.

As a member of GM's Human Resources Group, you will lead assigned business functions in day-to-day HR activities and provide direction and leadership that aligns and supports our objectives, mission, and culture. You will work strategically with assigned functional business leaders to improve working relationships, build engagement, increase output, attract, and retain talent, including collaborating with COEs relative to strategic workforce planning. You will partner with your director team, executives, and business leaders to define a talent identification and management strategy and approach for the assigned business function.

Understand legal requirements at execution level related to management of employees, reducing legal risks, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

You will strategically work with assigned function's executive management and HR leadership team, to improve working relationships, build engagement, increase output, attract, and retain talent.

Collaborate with senior leaders, provide direction on business function's restructures, specific transformation efforts, job design and workforce/organizational planning.

Hold a strong financial and forecasting acumen. Possess a deep understanding of our brands, company, function, and products.

You will maintain a strong culture and work climate that attracts and motivates staff while driving the HR function's mission.

Labor Relations:

* Provide management representation in administering the provisions of agreements between union and management
* Counsel management in the interpretation of agreements and act as management representative in dealing with the union
* Work is often dealing with more complex issues
* Exercise independent judgment within general policies and procedures established by agreements; some direct guidance is received from supervisor
* Advise management and other plant personnel on matters related to Union-Management relationships
* Administer contractual provisions in area of responsibility
* Maintain records pertinent to Labor Relations and Hourly Personnel
* Play a principal role in local negotiations
* Share regular Labor Relations updates Shop Committee grievance resolution meeting
* Coordinate the activities of various departments involved in resolving employee grievances
* Conduct special investigations as needed
* Coordinate with plant and unit management on matters concerning hourly personnel
* Provide guidance and resolution to conflicts
* Administer shop rules when appropriate

Hourly Employment:

* Responsible for ensuring the proper manpower for the plant is maintained and assigned
* Administer hourly hiring, transfers, and separations for permanent, temporary, and flex employment
* Manage temporary employee hiring pool for the plant
* Advise Management, Union, and hourly employees on seniority issues
* Exercise independent judgment within general policies and procedures established by agreements; some direct guidance is received from supervisor
* Frequent involvement with other work groups (i.e. Benefits, Payroll, IT, NEPC, Sedgwick, etc.) regarding employee issues, downstream data problems, or other pertinent matters)

Salaried Human Resources:

* Influence the strategic agenda of the organization by building relationships at all levels to gain their commitment and belief that HR can contribute to business results, ensure HR strategy is cascaded and integrated into business strategy
* Work with Regional HRBP and Strategic HR Lead to ensure successful completion of regional initiatives
* Support Talent Management Process collaborate with leaders to facilitate talent identification and leadership development in support of workforce succession planning.
* Develop content and facilitate Sub-HRM meetings
* Facilitate annual compensation planning and administration activities
* Interpret human resources management policies and procedures and engage SME contacts as needed for support.
* Provide talent management and performance management guidance to leaders and employees
* Counsel/coach leaders and employees on various matters
* Facilitate and/or provide support for internal investigations and Awareline complaints
* Coordinate onboarding activities for salaried new hires
* Ensure human resource transactions are processed accurately and in a timely manner utilizing HR systems.
* Serve as contact for student interns
* Complete HR special projects/assignments as requested.

Additional Job Description

Qualifications:

* Strong interpersonal skills in facilitation, negotiation, and conflict resolution
* Proven ability to work independently, take initiative, and work to plan
* Demonstrated analytical, organizational, and project management skills
* Strong proficient analytical, organizational, and project management skills
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Highly proficient use of HR Systems and computer software application skills (i.e. Workday Kronos, SuccessFactors, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, etc.)
* Skill and proficiency in a wide range of HR practice areas.

Competencies:

* Influencing without Authority, Managerial Courage, Action Oriented, Comfort around Higher Management, and Dealing with Ambiguity

Education and/or Training:

* Bachelors Degree or equivalent.
* 3+ years of related manufacturing experience highly desired in a unionized organization

**This position will require off-shift work and overtime; must be willing and able to work flexible, and additional hours as required. **

Benefits Overview

The goal of the General Motors total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan incudes, the following benefits, in addition to many others:
Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and parental leave for mothers, fathers and adoptive parents;
Healthcare (including a triple tax advantaged health savings account and wellness incentive), dental, vision and life insurance plans to cover you and your family;
Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement;
Global recognition program for peers and leaders to recognize and be recognized for results and behaviors that reflect our company values;
Tuition assistance and student loan refinancing;
Discount on GM vehicles for you, your family and friends.

Diversity Information

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities. GM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.