Site HR/LR Director

Job Description

Onsite - This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Oshawa Assembly office of General Motors of Canada Company on a full-time basis.

The successful candidate will provide Human Resource leadership in Human Capital planning: organization design, employee engagement, employee development, recruitment, employment retention, performance management, employee support, labor relations, job evaluation, benefits administration, training, compliance with regulatory agencies and special projects.

You will serve as a strategic and tactical business partner to the Plant leadership team; assist in the development and implementation of policies and procedures and their dissemination through individual or group communications and/or meetings; and be responsible for planning, organizing, directing and administering plant personnel programs, building and leading local Human Resource and Labor Relations Team, developing and maintaining a management/salary and labor workforce enabling GM to meet business objectives and continuous improvement objectives, as well as public relations activities in the community in which the plant is located.

This work involves matters of a complicated nature where a considerable amount of initiative and an extremely high degree of independent judgment is utilized in making decisions. The successful candidate will reports to the Regional Manufacturing Human Resource Director.

Essential Functions:
 

• People leader - Lead a small team of HR Professionals
• Develop local negotiation strategies, negotiate and oversee the administration of local and national labour agreements
• Lead administration of plant rules/workplace policies and provide appropriate guidance on the extent of discipline for represented employees
• Responsible for local administration of the grievance procedure
• Is a safety ambassador, fulfilling the safety vision, supporting the Workplace Safety System (WSS)
• Ensure team members are effectively managed and developed (e.g., active and successful HRM process, compliance with law and policies)
• Plan and execute Talent Management and Progression/Succession reviews
• Execute compensation planning and associated programs and processes to support pay for performance philosophy
• Administer local salaried employee performance review procedure and employment related policies and procedures
• Champion initiatives within the People element of the Business Plan Deployment (BPD) process and provide strategic direction/oversight for plant
• Support Global Manufacturing System (GMS) and People Involvement (PI) implementation. Fulfill other GMS related requirements through coaching, teaching, and auditing
• Drive diversity and inclusion strategies and efforts
• Conduct training sessions related to Ethics, Policy, Safety, WSIB, Leadership, Labour Relations others as required
• Engagement: partner with MFG operations leadership on engagement and inclusion strategies leveraging Workplace of Choice (WOC) data
• Participate in the interview/selection of new employees
• Maintain an effective working relationship with Management, Union Representatives, Central Staffs and others outside the work group
• Advise/counsel management on HR/LR issues
• Keep abreast of government legislation pertaining to HR/LR and employment policies and ensure conformance to legislated requirements or company needs (e.g. ESA, OLRA, etc.)
• Provide direction to employees in the resolution of problems related to benefits, company policies, etc.
• Work with plant leadership to develop initiatives and action plans to increase employee engagement
• Collaborate with functional Company partners in the administration of providing Health/Medical and Security services to plant.
• Facilitate internal/external Health and Wellness activities
• Act on behalf of GM, as needed, in representing the Company in various legal matters
• Perform other related duties as assigned
• Engage in project work focused on our MFG HR OKRs - enhancing Impact, Accountability, Performance, and Efficiency/Effectiveness

Additional Job Description

Qualifications: 
 

• Bachelor's degree and/or 10+ years equivalent applicable Human Resources/ Labor Relations experience
• 3+ years Manufacturing Plant experience
• 4+ years as a People Leader/Management
• 5+ years of Labor Relations experience including contract administration, negotiations (lead role), grievance investigation/resolution in large, complex environments High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with all levels of the organization

Preferred Qualifications: 
 

• Workday HRIS experience
• Ability to teach and develop the organization in field of expertise
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources/Labor Relations
• Or related field Experience supporting large manufacturing site of 2,000+ employee based
• Experience leading change initiatives
• Experience working in a fast paced environment

Competencies: 
 

• Ability to perform multi-discipline HR and LR responsibilities; Generalist role with extensive technical labor competence, Business acumen (HR and Manufacturing); Strong leadership, influencing and command skills; Effective problem solving and decision-making skills; Strong collaboration skills; Strategic thinking; Data analytics; Self-directed;

Benefits Overview

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;
• 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 aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. We believe we all must make a choice every day - individually and collectively - to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Our Work Appropriately philosophy supports our foundation of inclusion and provides employees the flexibility to work where they can have the greatest impact on achieving our goals, dependent on role needs. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

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. 

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

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities. Should you be contacted by General Motors of Canada, please advise if you require accommodation. General Motors of Canada values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.