HR/LR Partner

About Us DMAX Ltd. is a wholly owned subsidiary of General Motors that produces the Duramax 6.6L V-8 turbo-diesel engine for Chevrolet Silverado HD and GMC Sierra HD pickup trucks. DMAX combines deep diesel expertise with advanced manufacturing capabilities to meet the demands of our heavy-duty truck customers. This role will be onsite supporting our facilities in Moraine, OH and/or Brookville, OH.

As a member of DMAX’s Human Resources Group you will lead assigned business functions in day-to-day HR and LR activities and provide direction and leadership that aligns and supports our objectives, mission and culture. You will work strategically with assigned functional business leaders to improve working relationships, build engagement, increase output, attract and retain talent.  This role provides dual employment support between GM & DMAX, including two distinct employee handbooks / policy manuals with unique processes to support the operating model. Labor Relations: Encouraging an effective, inclusive work environment / culture and relationships Builds and maintains strong working relationships with operations partners, Union representatives, HR colleagues, and other business partners to jointly deliver strategic objectives and resolve issues Coordinating and assisting in IUE-CWA contract negotiations, implementation and ongoing administration of all Collective Bargaining Agreements Investigating and preparing responses to grievances Administer hourly and other represented compensation consistent with union and collective agreements supporting skilled, other than skilled and temporary recruiting and hiring Executing HR efforts related to investigations, governmental inquiries / charges, grievance resolution, performance and absence management, and disciplinary action Coaching, counseling, and educating salaried operations partners on HR policies, processes, and programs Interpreting data and use technology to proactively identify and diagnose business needs / opportunities and develop solutions to meet those needs Tracking and reporting on labor planning data and strategies Support, as consultant, programs that contribute to the work environment and or development, such as Workplace of Choice (WoC), talent development programs, MFG University, recognition, etc. Core HR: Create a high touch/personal HR experience by supporting employees with questions, concerns, and general engagement. Partners with employees and management to communicate various human resource policies, procedures, laws, standards, and other government regulations and provides guidance when appropriate. Maintains knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Partners with the HR Policy consultant and legal department as needed/required. Works closely with employees, Business HR, and managers to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention. Partner with BHR related to Talent Management and Development matters providing data and support on implementation of actions Provide talent and performance management guidance to leaders (i.e. coaching, consulting, corrective actions, and crisis relations) Partner with Policy & Investigation COE to support complex employee relations issues and investigations. Supports onboarding in conjunction with People Leaders and Onboarding Buddies Conducts exit interviews, analyzes attrition data and partners with Business HR to develop recommendations for corrective action and continuous improvement. Identifies individual leadership coaching needs and performs necessary coaching to employees. Collaborate with colleagues and consult with people leaders on individual employee compensation matters to ensure alignment to pay for performance and employee recognition programs Identify areas of opportunity for continuous improvement and partner with COEs to build effective working