Site HR/LR Director - Fairfax Assembly

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Kansas City, KS, USA
Hybrid
Senior level
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The Role
Lead HR and labor relations team at Fairfax Assembly, manage collective agreements, partner with leaders and unions, drive HR projects and employee engagement, ensure compliance, support talent and compensation programs, and serve as escalation point for complex employee issues.
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Job Description
Work Arrangement:
This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Fairfax Assembly, Kansas on a full-time basis.
Responsibilities:
  • Lead a team of HR/LR Professionals at the Fairfax Assembly Plant - including managing workload, balancing priorities, and ensuring deliverables are on time and with quality in accordance with applicable laws, collective agreements, and workplace policies.
  • Champion projects that support key HR/LR objectives in function and country.
  • Partner with People Leaders in driving GM culture, promoting positive employee experiences, and improving employee engagement/inclusion.
  • Strategic administration of the collective agreements while promoting collaborative problem-solving.
  • Provide development to HR/LR Team.
  • Participate in HRM and Talent Forum discussions within HR Function.
  • Ensure that local policies, procedures, legislations and regulations are administered appropriately in accordance with country and functional direction.
  • Provide regional communications on HR/LR initiatives, process changes, and improvements that impact all employees.
  • Ensure appropriate support to the business in regard Human Capital Plans implementation.
  • Support enterprise-initiatives, including Talent Spotting, Workplace of Choice, and Compensation Programs.
  • Support processes on employee life cycle from hire to exit.
  • Provide guidance on day-to-day issues and function as an escalation point for complicated HR/LR issues.
  • Partner with key stakeholders to maintain in-depth knowledge of employment requirements related to management of employees, reducing legal risks, and ensuring regulatory compliance.
  • Partner with legal departments as needed/required.

Qualifications:
  • 7+ years of professional experience, with a focus on HR and Labor Relations
  • Bachelor's Degree required, ideally in a related field; Master's Degree preferred
  • Prior experience managing a team, with expertise in performance management, supporting and coaching team members through times of change
  • Experience partnering with stakeholders, including unions
  • Global company experience
  • Flexible to provide support outside of normal working hours as needed

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. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)
This role is categorized as onsite. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location on a full-time basis.
The selected candidate will be required to travel <25% for this role.
This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.
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
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Skills Required

  • 7+ years of professional experience with a focus on HR and Labor Relations
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field
  • Master's degree
  • Prior experience managing a team, including performance management and coaching through change
  • Experience partnering with stakeholders, including unions and collective bargaining
  • Global company experience
  • Flexible to provide support outside of normal working hours as needed
  • Onsite, full-time presence at Fairfax Assembly, Kansas
  • Willingness to travel up to 25%
  • Must not require GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future

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General Motors Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Retirement Support U.S. employees are eligible for a 401(k) with a 4% automatic company contribution plus up to a 6% match on employee deferrals, creating a potential 10% from GM on top of personal savings. Recent agreements for hourly groups reference increased company contributions to defined-contribution plans.
  • Healthcare Strength GM highlights comprehensive medical coverage, company‑paid life insurance and disability, and added programs like Hinge Health for digital musculoskeletal therapy. UAW‑represented hourly workers retained premium‑free healthcare in the 2023 agreement.
  • Parental & Family Support Policies include 12 weeks of paid parental leave after one year, caregiving assistance, mental‑health resources, and recognition of domestic partners in eligibility. Family‑building support lists fertility, surrogacy, and adoption assistance with a combined lifetime maximum around $40,000.

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At General Motors, our vision is to create a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions, and Zero Congestion. We wholeheartedly embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer, and more equitable for all. Our industry and company are undergoing a once-in-a-lifetime technological transformation, which is reshaping our approach to technology and innovation. We are expanding our horizons through new technology platforms and driving innovations that deliver exceptional value to our customers.

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