Senior HRLR Business Partner

Job Description Weu2019re looking for an experienced HR/LR professional to join our Romulus Propulsion team as an HR/LR Partner. In this role, youu2019ll be a trusted advisor to plant leadership and union partners, leading day-to-day HR and Labor Relations, driving a positive workplace culture, and supporting a 24/7 operation. If you thrive in a fast-paced, unionized environment and are ready to help shape our workforce of the future, weu2019d like to hear from you Labor Relations + Serve as a management representative in administering the provisions of local and national agreements between the union and management. + Counsel leaders on contract interpretation and act as the primary management representative in dealings with union leadership. + Play a principal role in local negotiations, partnering with operations to identify initiatives that drive competitiveness while enhancing the employee experience. + Coordinate the activities of departments involved in resolving employee grievances; organize and present cases that reflect managementu2019s position (documentation, policies, supporting data, etc.). + Maintain accurate LR documentation (e.g., grievance filing and tracking, investigations, local agreements and practices, meeting minutes). + Provide guidance and resolution on workplace conflicts; administer shop rules and discipline in alignment with policy and local agreements. + Monitor cultural and grievance trends, proactively developing and executing action plans to address underlying issues. Hourly Employment + Ensure the plant maintains appropriate hourly manpower, actively monitoring attrition, retention, and staffing plans using data analytics to drive decisions. + Administer hourly hiring, transfers, and separations (permanent, temporary, and partu2011time) in accordance with contractual provisions. + Advise management, union, and employees on seniority and related contractual requirements. + Partner with internal stakeholders (Benefits, Payroll, IT, NEPC, Sedgwick, etc.) to resolve employee issues and downstream data problems. + Maintain data integrity within Workday and other HR systems for the hourly workforce as needed. Salaried Human Resources + Build strong relationships with leaders at all levels to ensure HR strategy is aligned and integrated into business strategy. + Partner with Sector HR and Manufacturing HR to execute enterprise and sectoru2011level initiatives. + Support Talent Management processes, including talent reviews, succession planning, and leadership development. + Facilitate annual compensation planning and administration activities for salaried employees. + Interpret HR policies and procedures; engage subjectu2011matter experts (Compensation, Benefits, Legal, etc.) as needed to ensure consistent, compliant application. + Coach and counsel leaders on performance management, development, and employee relations matters. + Support internal investigations and Awareline cases in partnership with the appropriate COEs. + Support salaried onboarding and orientation, ensuring a highu2011quality, consistent employee experience. + Ensure HR transactions and employee data are processed timely and accurately in HR systems. + Serve as HR contact for student interns and early career talent within assigned functions. + Lead or support HR projects and special assignments for the site and/or function. + Use data and people insights (e.g., engagement, turnover, staffing metrics) to inform decisions and propose actions that move the business forward. Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications) + Bacheloru2019s degree or equivalent education and experience. + 5+ years of combined Human Resources and Labor Relations experience. + Plant manufacturing experience (e.g., production, HR/LR in a plant, or operations support). + Strong interpersonal skills in facilitation, coaching, negotiation, and conflict resolution. + Demonstrated analytical, data, and process skills, including the ability to interpret data and use insights to recommend action. + Proven ability to work independently, take initiative, and deliver against plan in a fastu2011paced environment. + Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to simplify complex HR/LR topics for varied audiences. + High proficiency with HR systems and Microsoft Office tools, including Workday, Excel, and timekeeping/HR case tools (e.g., Kronos, EthicsPoint or similar). What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications) + Prior HR or Labor Relations experience in a unionized manufacturing environment. + Experience with UAW contract administration. + Handsu2011on experience with Kronos and Workday in a plant setting. Work Expectations + This position is onsite on a fullu2011time basis and supports a 24/7 manufacturing operation. + Periodic offu2011shift and weekend work is required to support operations and employee engagement across all shifts. 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 u2013 individually and collectively u2013 to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team. 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Created: 2026-03-04