Job Information
GE Aerospace Human Resources Manager in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Job Description Summary
This role will provide HR support for the Leadership Team and employees (hourly and salaried) of GE Aerospace’s Grand Rapids manufacturing facility. They will provide support on organizational and employee matters, as well as coaching, HR process expertise and other general HR activities. They will build strong relationships with all levels of the organization in order to drive cultural initiatives and execute business objectives.
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
Partner with all levels of Management to drive business objectives in a Union environment
Partner with site HR Leader to execute site specific HR strategies and drive cultural initiatives and transformation, including Lean fundamentals
First point of contact for employees and managers
Provide day-to-day Labor Relations support for the location including, contract interpretation, workplace investigations, grievance administration, etc.
Impacts projects, processes and procedures in own field
Lead key HR processes including supervisor training, onboarding, employee development, etc
Partner with Union Leadership to drive positive change
Communicates complex messages clearly and negotiates mainly internally with others to adopt a different perspective
Utilizes technical expertise and judgement to solve problems. Leverages technical skills and analytic thinking required to solve problems. May use multiple internal sources outside of own team to arrive at decisions
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (Or a high school diploma/GED with a minimum of 6 years relevant experience)
Employee Relations experience in a Manufacturing Environment
3+ years of Human Resource experience in a Unionized (manufacturing) environment
Desired Characteristics
Demonstrated ability to work in a demanding and changing environment, team-oriented culture, see through complexity and ambiguity, energize a team/client and strategically promote an inclusive and diverse workforce
Approachable and responsive resource able to connect with employees at all levels with a strong customer service focus
Strong experience in Labor Relations
Demonstrated collective bargaining experience
Passion for innovative HR solutions, process improvement, and lean mindset.
Strong oral and written communication skills
Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems
Capable of handling multiple issues and/or projects simultaneously and executing to completion
Sound knowledge of local labor laws and government requirements
Bachelor’s degree or greater preferred
This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).
Additional Information
GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf) . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.