HR/lr Business Partner

As a member of GM's Human Resources Group, you will lead assigned business functions in day-to-day HR and LR 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, develop and enforce contractual terms and agreements, build engagement, increase output, attract and retain talent, including collaborating with COEs relative to strategic workforce planning. **Salaried Human Resources**: - Influence the strategic agenda of the organization by building relationships at all levels to ensure HR strategy is cascaded and integrated into business strategy - Work with Sector HR Business Partner and to ensure successful completion of Sector and Global Manufacturing initiatives - Support Talent Management Process - collaborate with leaders to facilitate talent identification and leadership development in support of workforce succession planning - Develop content and lead Sub-HRM meetings - Facilitate annual compensation planning and administration activities - Counsel/coach leaders and employees on various matters - Partner with Policy & Investigation COE to support complex employee relations issues and investigations - Support onboarding and orientation activities for salaried new hires - Ensure human resource transactions are processed accurately and in a timely manner utilizing HR systems - Complete HR special projects/assignments as requested - Utilize data analytics to drive decisions to move the business forward, relative to talent, staffing strategies, etc. **Labour 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 - Exercise independent judgment within general policies and procedures established by agreements - Advise management and other plant personnel on matters related to Union-Management relationships - Maintain accurate records pertinent to Labor Relations (i.e. grievance filing, investigations, local agreements and practices, meeting minutes) - Coordinate the activities of various departments involved in resolving employee grievances - Organize and develop cases relative to Management’s position within the grievance procedure (e.g., write grievance responses, identify supporting documentation, policies, etc.) - Conduct 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 - Support hourly onboarding/orientation and offboarding process - Ensure data integrity within Workday for workforce as needed **Additional Job Description**: **Your Skills and Abilities (Required Qualifications)**: - Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field - 5+ years of experience in Human Resources/Labor Relations - Previous HR/LR experience working within a unionized manufacturing environment is preferred - Strong interpersonal skills in facilitation, negotiations and conflict resolution - Proven ability to work independently, take initiative, and work to plan - Ability to coach, counsel, and influence leaders at all levels of the organization - Demonstrated analytical, organizational, and project management skills - Demonstrated ability to deal with sensitive situations and confidential matters - Proficient with Data Analysis, Power BI, and possess strong Microsoft Excel skills - Must be able to use independent judgment and work unsupervised - Excellent verbal and written communication skills - Must be shift flexible, as needed **Benefits**: The goal of the General Motors of Canada total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan currently includes the following benefits, in addition to many others: - Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and supplemental benefits for pregnancy, parental and adoption leave. - Healthcare, dental and vision benefits including health care spending account and wellness incentive. - Life insurance plans to cover you and your family. - Company and matching contributions to a Defined Contribution Pension plan to help you save for retirement. - GM Vehicle Purchase Plan for you, your family, and friends. **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.** **About GM**: Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all. **Why Join Us**: We believe we all must make a choice every day - individually and collectively - to drive meaningfu