Senior Manager, Labour Relations

Overview

Vacancy Status : This posting is for an existing vacancy within the organization and is open to new applications.

Job Description : This posting is for an existing vacancy within the organization and is open to new applications. AI Disclosure : As part of the application process, Artificial Intelligence will be used in the hiring process for this role. Hybrid : This role is categorized as hybrid. The successful candidate is expected to report to the Markham Elevation Centre, the Oshawa Elevation Centre, St. Catharine Propulsion or the Woodstock PDC three times per week, at minimum (or other frequency dictated by the business – the identified location will also be determined by the business).

The Senior Manager, Labour Relations - Canada, is responsible for the strategic national-level administration of Labour Relations for all GM Canada locations. As the Canadian subject matter expert in strategic labour relations, you will help develop a progressive and collaborative workforce culture while directly supporting the achievement of the Company’s strategic competitive operating objectives through the collective bargaining process, and situationally. This role reports to the General Director, HR & Labour Relations - Canada, works closely with the US labour team and is the key contact for our plant HR / LR directors and union partners at the national, plant and local union level.

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

Competencies

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $131,000.00 to $180,900.00. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.

Benefits

THIS POSITION IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR RELOCATION.

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.

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 role is categorized as hybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week (or other frequency dictated by their manager). This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

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