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Labor Relations Manager

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General Motors

Labor Relations Manager

São Paulo, Brazil

Description

In General Motors we pride ourselves on designing, building and selling the world's best vehicles. We are seeking a new generation of visionaries to help launch bold engineering and business initiatives, and shape new directions for General Motors.

Hybrid: for this position is required to be on site (São Caetano do Sul) 3x/week

What you will do (responsabilities):

The Labor Relation Manager has the following challenges:

  • Lead the Collective Bargaining Agreement negotiations process with recognized employee organizations.
  • Develop local negotiation strategies, negotiate, and oversee the administration of local labor agreement.
  • Provide guidance and support for regional negotiation strategies.
  • Use appropriate negotiation strategies to develop bargaining goals and negotiate contracts consistent with the Company's mission, values, goal and budget.
  • Achieve agreements that aim the maintenance of Company's competitiveness and allow the adequacy for constants market challenges and production needs, assuring the achievement of targets.
  • Maintain current knowledge of employee and labor relations trends, legal decisions, and statutory changes.
  • Conduct research necessary to support contract negotiations and employee relations.
  • Manage administration of labor contracts: provide interpretation of labor, provides information, advice and assistance to Human Resources department managers and staff regarding application of CBA, regulations, contracts and employee relations practices relating to their functional areas (payroll, compensation, and others).
  • Assure the HR team are aligned to the Labor Relations strategies, guaranteeing the necessary training and qualification.
  • Keep harmony between Capital and Labor Relations at GM plants.
  • Maintain an effective working relationship with Management, Union Representatives, Central Staffs and others outside the work group
  • Solve conflicts pertinent to Labor Relations. Act with agility aiming problems solutions.
  • Facilitates on-going communication and working relationships with employee representative organizations and Union.
  • Act on behalf of GM, as needed, in representing the Company in various legal matters

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Location : São Caetano do Sul/ Brazil

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Additional Description

Your skills and abilities (required qualifications):

  • Bachelor's degree in Law (mandatory)
  • Postgraduate in Labor Law / People Management MBA desirable
  • Strong experience with Labor Relations activities and negotiations with Union (mandatory)
  • Significative experience as a People Leader/Manager
  • Fluent English and Portuguese/ Spanish advence desirable
  • Availability for business trip
  • High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with all levels of the organisation
  • Availability to work at São Caetano do Sul/ BR plant

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Client-provided location(s): São Caetano do Sul, State of São Paulo, Brazil
Job ID: General_Motors-JR-202423413
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Adoption Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Stock Purchase Program
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Woman founded/led
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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