Labor Manager

General Motors

Corporate Labor Manager responsible for labor relations strategy and compliance at GM. Partnering with HRLR professionals and providing support across U.S.

Posted 6/10/2026full-timeWarren • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide Labor Relations support and counsel to Management on aspects of labor relations for employees represented by the UAW and other splinter Unions as necessary
Participate in 2028 National Bargaining Sub-committees
Administer, enforce, interpret collective agreements between the Company and its represented workforces
Build and maintain strong working relationships with Union partners and various functional business partners
Provide coaching/counsel and leadership to HR/LR professionals in the field
Work cross functionally and collaboratively to provide necessary support within the Company
Support and participate in Local Negotiations as required
Provide ongoing support to Manufacturing/Engineering leadership and their respective sectors including, Stamping, Global Propulsion, Vehicle Assembly and Manufacturing Engineering, as required
Investigate, respond to, and resolve employee and union issues as necessary
Develop and deliver training materials as required to further develop labor professionals and support corporate LR training initiatives (e.g., weekly office hours, monthly LR training, etc.)
Travel with overnight stay as required (25% or less)

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong verbal and written communications skills, specifically contract language and employment law
Strong with data analytics and summarizing complex information to present/explain to others
Proficient in the following areas of expertise; negotiations, contract language and interpretation, conflict management and resolution, change management
Strong working knowledge of GM-UAW National Agreement
Cross functional experience and strong background in manufacturing, specifically skilled trades issues
Demonstrated expertise within the field of Labor Relations
Comfortable interacting with all levels of leadership, including Senior Leaders within the Company and the UAW/Splinter Unions
Comfortable speaking and training in large groups and in front of leadership teams
Proficient with Microsoft Office suite and all other internal business systems as required, e.g. Kronos, Workday, etc.
Local bargaining experience as 1st/2nd chair
Minimum of 5 years Labor Relation’s experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible work hours
Paid time off
Remote work options

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Hard Skills & Tools

data analyticsnegotiationscontract languageconflict managementchange managementlabor relationscollective agreementsemployee relationstraining developmentmanufacturing engineering

Soft Skills

verbal communicationwritten communicationcoachingleadershipcross-functional collaborationrelationship buildingproblem-solvingpresentation skillsinterpersonal skillsconflict resolution