General Motors

Senior Manager, Labour Relations

General Motors

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Markham • Canada

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Salary

💰 CA$131,000 - CA$180,900 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Help define overall Labour strategy for Canada along with US Labour team.
  • Provide strategic guidance and disposition to the senior leadership and site HR/LR teams on the administration of the various collective agreements, in particular the GM/Unifor Master Agreement
  • Build and promote a collaborative working relationship with Union partners across all locations
  • Provide strategic guidance to the site HR/LR teams in identifying and negotiating competitive operating agreements and local work practices in order to help reduce structural and operating costs and increase operating flexibility
  • Actively participate in regular problem-resolution and conflict management
  • Act as the GM Representative Liaison with the various National Unions
  • Lead the GM/Unifor National Master Agreement Collective Bargaining with and achieve the Company’s strategic objectives
  • Provide strategic oversight to the Local Agreement Collective Bargaining within the approved goalposts
  • Lead and coordinate the Splinter Union Collective Bargaining; OUSE, ONA, Unifor-St. Catharines Powerhouse, Unifor - Kapuskasing
  • Centrally coordinate the consistent implementation of any new legislation changes/updates that impact the hourly workforce across all GM Canada locations
  • Lead the 4th Step Grievance Process with a focus on problem resolution
  • Support the Grievance Arbitration Process
  • Participate in Human Rights Tribunal hearings, as required
  • Participate in Ontario Labour Relations Board hearings, as required
  • Coordinate and lead the General Business Update Meetings with Union partners
  • Provide specific guidance and instruction to key stakeholder groups in the implementation of the collective agreement provisions to align with various system administration; Payroll, IT, Benefits, 3rd party vendors, etc.
  • Lead problem-solving activities with key internal stakeholder groups; GMNA-LR, ECA, Legal, Benefits, Payroll, and site HR/LR teams, as required
  • Manage Supplier Relations from an LR perspective with support from GPSC
  • Develop and coordinate Delegation of Authority (DOA) Proposals to support exception requests
  • Coordinate Divisional LR Training for site HR/LR teams
  • Coordinate special investigations
  • Assist with the administration of plant rules

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Business Administration, or a related field; MBA considered an asset
  • A minimum of 7 years of progressive labour relations experience, and employee relations experience
  • Strong interpersonal skills in facilitation, negotiation and conflict resolution
  • Proven ability to work independently, take initiative, and work to plan
  • Demonstrated analytical, organizational, and problem solving skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Experience with provincial employment standards and labour relations legislation
  • Skill and proficiency in a wide range of HR practice areas and systems
  • Experience leading collective bargaining, negotiations, contract administration, and interpretation is required.
Benefits
  • 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.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
collective bargainingcontract administrationnegotiationproblem resolutiongrievance arbitrationhuman resources practiceslabour relations legislationanalytical skillsorganizational skillsemployee relations
Soft skills
interpersonal skillsfacilitationconflict resolutioninitiativecommunication skillsteam collaborationleadershipstrategic guidancestakeholder managementproblem solving
Certifications
Bachelor's Degree in Human ResourcesBachelor's Degree in Industrial RelationsBachelor's Degree in Business AdministrationMBA