LABOR RELATIONS DIRECTOR

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Labor Strategy & Policy Development:
  • Design and implement labor relations strategies that support business objectives.
  • Develop and maintain labor policies and procedures.
  • Lead change management for labor model evolution — align local execution with global strategy and help redesign the operating model when labor needs shift. 
  • CoE owns: strategy, governance, analytics, bargaining design, compliance, capability building, and high-risk expertise. 

• Union Relations:
  • Serve as liaison between the organization and labor unions.
  • Interpret and administer collective bargaining agreements.
  • Lead contract negotiations and resolve disputes.

• Compliance & Risk Management:
  • Ensure compliance with labor laws and regulations.
  • Monitor changes in labor legislation and assess impact on the organization.

• Leadership & Collaboration:
  • Provide guidance to HR and operational leaders on labor matters.
  • Collaborate with legal, compliance, and executive teams.

• Workforce Planning & Change Management
  • Support workforce restructuring, shift changes, and plant expansions or closures.
  • Manage labor-related risks during operational changes or crises (e.g., strikes, layoffs).
• Data Analysis & Reporting
  • Analyze labor trends, absenteeism, grievances, and arbitration outcomes.
  • Provide regular reports to senior leadership on labor relations metrics and risks.

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 – individually and collectively – 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.

Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that providing an inclusive workplace creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.

We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more, visit How we Hire.

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