Job Description
Position Description:
At GDLS, we strive to be champions who drive diversity, equity and inclusion. We are committed to our values and beliefs to provide a safe space, which empowers our team members to bring their full, authentic selves to work. We welcome all diverse backgrounds and experiences, as we see the value in creating a dynamic environment of diverse culture preference. The selected candidate will be a strategic HR Business Partner to the GDLS-JSMC employees. In addition, this candidate will provide labor relations support.
Responsibilities of the position include the following:
Establish and maintain an intimate understanding of the client organizations and the business, in the interest of building effective and productive working relationships with internal stakeholders and clients, at all levels of the organization
Coach business leaders on HR policies and processes
Coach business leaders on key organizational and management issues.
Have a strong focus on acquiring and retaining top talent and on building pipeline for future needs, including strategy for onsite recruiting, technical colleges/trade schools, focused military recruitment initiatives and intern/ co-op programs
Develop thoughtful, integrated approaches to promote diversity and inclusion in talent attraction, development and retention
Conduct salary analysis and implement for new hires, merit, promotions, equity adjustments and other salary transactions
Partner with business leaders and HR Solution Centers to assess impact of current total rewards offerings to ensure competitive attraction and retention of top talent while leveraging metrics for key decision-making
Interpret policies and procedures and provide guidance in a consistent manner to managers, employees, and HR business partners
Facilitate the resolution of complex employee concerns, including discipline when appropriate
Counsel management on corrective actions ensuring consistency and adherence to company policies
Ensure compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations
Interact closely/positively with other HR representatives to achieve departmental goals and objectives in a team environment
Execute and partner with the Labor Relations Solution Center to ensure alignment with proactive Labor Relations strategy
Understand and execute National and Local UAW Agreements
Support and coach management with respect to a wide variety of labor relations issues
Provide support for local negotiations, grievance handling, contract administration, and other local labor relations activities
Develop and maintain an effective working relationship with local union leadership in order to successfully resolve shop floor and contract administration issues
Position Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or another related field
10+ years relevant experience
Must be at least 18 years of age and a US citizen
Must be able to obtain unescorted access to the facility through the vetting process as administered by the Department of Army Police
Demonstrated proficiency in communication skills (written, verbal, computer) required
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a teaming environment with unionized workforce to support customer and manufacturing requirements
Must be able to work independently or with minimum oversight to address responsibilities
Must have good time management skills
Experience with unionized workforce preferred
General Dynamics Land Systems is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race and/or ethnic background, national origin and/or ancestry, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender status, sexual orientation, marital/parental status, age, military service, veteran status, disability, pregnancy/childbirth or related conditions, genetic information, or membership in any class protected by applicable law from discrimination in employment.
