Staff HR Business Partner

Job Overview

The Staff HR Business Partner functions as a strategic advisor and key enabler of performance, collaborating directly with business leaders to enhance organizational success via effective people strategies. Serving as the primary contact for complex human capital issues, the role delivers impactful HR solutions aligned with General Motors' objectives, culture, and business goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with business leaders to craft and implement talent strategies encompassing workforce planning, job structuring, and organizational change initiatives, establishing influence without formal authority.
• Lead efforts in organizational design aimed at boosting performance and enabling transformation.
• Identify talent strengths and performance gaps within teams to enhance employee experience aligned with company values and objectives.
• Promote leadership growth and enhance effectiveness of people leaders.
• Serve as a trusted consultant, assisting leaders in managing ambiguity, providing clarity and practical HR solutions.
• Offer guidance on complex employee relations, balancing sound judgment with business and legal risk considerations.
• Utilize data analytics and insight to guide strategic HR decisions and demonstrate human resources impact, employing advanced problem-solving methods.
• Act as a driver for change during organizational transformations, influencing without authority and supporting adoption of new approaches across functions.
• Advise on Total Rewards practices aligning with strategy, fairness, market trends, and ensuring consistent and compliant decisions protecting the company's reputation.
• Partner with Centers of Excellence to diagnose issues and co-develop tailored HR solutions that fit business needs.

Expertise and Impact

This role demands recognition as a seasoned expert with deep knowledge and practical experience across multiple HR domains, exercising strong business acumen and complex problem-solving skills. The Staff HRBP works independently, often acting as a subject matter expert, and navigates significant ambiguity while guiding transformational initiatives. Their contributions influence key metrics, lead large-scale projects, and support sustainable change with high visibility across departments and functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or equivalent professional experience; advanced degrees such as MBA or MA in HR are highly preferred.
• More than 10 years of progressive experience in HR with considerable exposure to strategic HR business partner roles in extensive, intricate organizations.
• Proven success in enterprise organizational design, leadership development, and managing global talent.
• Expert knowledge of HR technology platforms, including AI-powered HR tools.
• Outstanding communication skills with demonstrated ability to influence senior leadership effectively.

Company Vision and Culture

General Motors is committed to creating a future with zero crashes, emissions, and congestion, taking a leadership role in driving positive change for a safer and more equitable world.

The organization fosters an inclusive culture that values diversity, encourages belonging, and expects all employees to contribute towards meaningful change everyday.

Benefits

From the first day, GM provides comprehensive support for employee well-being both professionally and personally, fostering career growth and personal fulfillment through a range of total rewards benefits.

Diversity and Equal Employment

GM is dedicated to maintaining an employment environment free from discrimination, committed to inclusion and equal opportunity for all, regardless of protected characteristics.

The company encourages all qualified candidates to apply and, when applicable, may require completion of assessments and pre-employment screenings as part of the hiring process.

Accommodations

GM supports applicants with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations during the hiring process upon request.