HRLR Site Lead - Warehousing

General Motors; Pontiac (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

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 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), and data analytics.

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.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Analytical skills

Independent work

HR policy knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR, LR, Business

Tools

Workday

HRIS

Microsoft Office

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.

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