Labor Relations Manager

General Motors Australia & New Zealand

Onsite
8+ years progressive hr experience
Collective bargaining agreement negotiation
Manufacturing plant environment partnership
General Motors Australia & New Zealand is seeking a Labor Relations Manager to serve as a strategic partner for plant leadership. The role involves managing labor relations, driving employee engagement, and ensuring compliance, while fostering a constructive relationship with union representatives

Job Summary

  • This role serves as the strategic people partner for the plant leadership team, balancing operational needs with employee experience.
  • The incumbent will lead labor relations strategy, manage union relationships, and participate in Collective Bargaining Agreement negotiations.
  • The position requires a candidate with proven success in manufacturing environments who can drive talent management and performance discipline.

Matching Summary

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General Motors Australia & New Zealand is seeking a Labor Relations Manager to serve as a strategic partner for plant leadership. The role involves managing labor relations, driving employee engagement, and ensuring compliance, while fostering a constructive relationship with union representatives.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 8+ years progressive HR experience
  • Collective Bargaining Agreement negotiation
  • Manufacturing plant environment partnership
  • Labor law and compliance knowledge
  • Union relationship management

Nice-to-have

  • Master's degree in related field
  • Fluency in Spanish and English
  • Data-driven decision making skills
  • High-trust culture building
  • Succession planning expertise

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred
  • Minimum 3 years in a managerial role
  • Legal ability to operate motor vehicle regularly
  • Must not require GM immigration sponsorship

Work Rights

Must have legal right to work in Australia without sponsorship

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