Human Resources and Labor Relations Business Partner - General Dynamics Corporation

Responsibilities for this Position

Position Title: Human Resources and Labor Relations Business Partner

Location: Anniston, AL, United States

Category: Human Resources

Job Type: Full-Time

Country: United States

State: AL

City: Anniston

Remote Work Options: On-Site

Security Clearance Required: None

Career Level: Mid-Career

Requisition ID: 15306878

Date Posted: Nov 27, 2024

Description:Company Information:

General Dynamics is a successful Fortune 100, global aerospace and defense company, with over 90,000 employees world-wide. General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, has a strong foundation of delivering core engineering and manufacturing capabilities to our clients for military vehicles. Our team is focused on continuous process and productivity improvements that reduce product costs, while increasing troop safety and effectiveness. Land Systems continues to work with the US Armed Forces and its Allies to ensure these vehicles remain survivable, relevant, flexible, affordable and capable of addressing a dynamic threat environment.

What We Offer:

Whether you are starting your career or an experienced professional, we offer a Total Rewards package that is impactful and built for you.

• Healthcare including medical, dental, vision, HSA and Flex Spending.
• Competitive base pay, incentive pay that rewards individual and team performance, and comprehensive benefits.
• 401k Match (6%).
• Educational Assistance.
• 9-80 Work Schedule (This position's standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off).
• On-going learning opportunities within a diverse, inclusive and rewarding work environment.

The selected candidate will be a strategic Human Resources and Labor Relation Business Partner to the Anniston, AL manufacturing facility located on the Anniston Army Depot and at an off-site warehouse.

Responsibilities to Anticipate for this Role:

• 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, including employee relations, performance management, staffing, compensation, affirmative action and EEO programs, organizational development, and employee learning and development.
• Execute and partner with the Labor Relations Solution Center to ensure alignment with proactive Labor Relations strategy. Understand and execute the USW local Agreement.
• Coach business leaders on key organizational and management issues.
• Collaborate with the Talent Acquisition solution center, with a strong focus on acquiring and retaining top talent and on building pipeline for future needs, including strategy for on-campus recruiting, technical colleges/trade schools, focused military recruitment initiatives and intern/ co-op programs.
• Use understanding of individual and organizational dynamics to facilitate talent movement into and throughout the organization.
• Develop a thoughtful, integrated approach to promote diversity and inclusion in talent attraction, development, and retention.
• Partner with Compensation Solution Center to 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 and the collective bargaining agreement.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations.
• Interact closely/positively with other human resources representatives to achieve departmental goals and objectives in a team environment.
• Report and analyze a variety of human resource metrics.
• 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.

Qualifications Sought:

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or related curriculum required. Master's degree and/or HRCI certification (PHR/SPHR) is a plus.
• At least 7 years of HR experience in a manufacturing environment (Relevant business experience may be considered in lieu of HR experience.)
• Must effectively demonstrate the ability to work at all levels of the organization.
• Must be able to effectively balance the role of employee advocate and management advisor.
• Experience working in a unionized environment and administering a collective bargaining agreement is a plus.
• Must have experience in business negotiations and have a strong business acumen and be customer focus.
• Previous talent management experience.
• Strong communication, positive influential skills.
• Strong conflict resolution experience is a must.
• Ability to think strategically and enterprise wide.
• Ability to manage multiple efforts simultaneously.
• Strong aptitude for continuous learning.
• Must be proactive solution provider.
• High degree of integrity and the ability to maintain confidentiality is required.
• Must be proficient with HRIS and PC applications, and Applicant Tracking Systems (iCIMS, JobVite, etc)
• Microsoft Office Suite software proficient.

GDLS considers factors such as, scope/responsibilities of the position, candidate experience and education/training background, in addition to local market comparable and business considerations when extending an offer.

Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; ship construction and repair; land combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; and technology products and services. General Dynamics employs more than 100,000 people across 65 countries worldwide and in all 50 U.S. states, more information is available at www.gd.com. General Dynamics Land Systems, is a business unit of General Dynamics, and is an innovative leader of ground combat systems' equipment and software for our clients. Our performance-driven team partners with the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corp and other militaries across the Globe to ensure that next generation ground combat vehicles are ready to protect our fighting men and women in uniform. General Dynamics Lands Systems provides a competitive compensation package, site specific flexible work schedules, 401(k) with Company Match; Bonus Eligibility, Employee Development Opportunities, Tuition Reimbursement, On-site Amenities, and comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance. At General Dynamics Land Systems, we strive to be champions who drive diversity, equity and inclusion. We are committed to our values and beliefs to provide a healthy and secure working environment that empowers team members to build careers that reward. We are focused on supporting an inclusive company that recognizes the value in creating a dynamic team that is diverse.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, General Dynamics Land Systems ("GDLS") provides all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of employment process, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or membership in any group protected by federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. GDLS also is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation to search or apply for an opportunity with GDLS, please call 586-825-4000 or send an e-mail to for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Company Information:

General Dynamics is a successful Fortune 100, global aerospace and defense company, with over 90,000 employees world-wide. General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, has a strong foundation of delivering core engineering and manufacturing capabilities to our clients for military vehicles. Our team is focused on continuous process and productivity improvements that reduce product costs, while increasing troop safety and effectiveness. Land Systems continues to work with the US Armed Forces and its Allies to ensure these vehicles remain survivable, relevant, flexible, affordable and capable of addressing a dynamic threat environment.

What We Offer:

Whether you are starting your career or an experienced professional, we offer a Total Rewards package that is impactful and built for you.

• Healthcare including medical, dental, vision, HSA and Flex Spending.
• Competitive base pay, incentive pay that rewards individual and team performance, and comprehensive benefits.
• 401k Match (6%).
• Educational Assistance.
• 9-80 Work Schedule (This position's standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off).
• On-going learning opportunities within a diverse, inclusive and rewarding work environment.

The selected candidate will be a strategic Human Resources and Labor Relation Business Partner to the Anniston, AL manufacturing facility located on the Anniston Army Depot and at an off-site warehouse.

Responsibilities to Anticipate for this Role:

• 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, including employee relations, performance management, staffing, compensation, affirmative action and EEO programs, organizational development, and employee learning and development.
• Execute and partner with the Labor Relations Solution Center to ensure alignment with proactive Labor Relations strategy. Understand and execute the USW local Agreement.
• Coach business leaders on key organizational and management issues.
• Collaborate with the Talent Acquisition solution center, with a strong focus on acquiring and retaining top talent and on building pipeline for future needs, including strategy for on-campus recruiting, technical colleges/trade schools, focused military recruitment initiatives and intern/ co-op programs.
• Use understanding of individual and organizational dynamics to facilitate talent movement into and throughout the organization.
• Develop a thoughtful, integrated approach to promote diversity and inclusion in talent attraction, development, and retention.
• Partner with Compensation Solution Center to 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 and the collective bargaining agreement.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations.
• Interact closely/positively with other human resources representatives to achieve departmental goals and objectives in a team environment.
• Report and analyze a variety of human resource metrics.
• 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.

Qualifications Sought:

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or related curriculum required. Master's degree and/or HRCI certification (PHR/SPHR) is a plus.
• At least 7 years of HR experience in a manufacturing environment (Relevant business experience may be considered in lieu of HR experience.)
• Must effectively demonstrate the ability to work at all levels of the organization.
• Must be able to effectively balance the role of employee advocate and management advisor.
• Experience working in a unionized environment and administering a collective bargaining agreement is a plus.
• Must have experience in business negotiations and have a strong business acumen and be customer focus.
• Previous talent management experience.
• Strong communication, positive influential skills.
• Strong conflict resolution experience is a must.
• Ability to think strategically and enterprise wide.
• Ability to manage multiple efforts simultaneously.
• Strong aptitude for continuous learning.
• Must be proactive solution provider.
• High degree of integrity and the ability to maintain confidentiality is required.
• Must be proficient with HRIS and PC applications, and Applicant Tracking Systems (iCIMS, JobVite, etc)
• Microsoft Office Suite software proficient.

GDLS considers factors such as, scope/responsibilities of the position, candidate experience and education/training background, in addition to local market comparable and business considerations when extending an offer.

Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; ship construction and repair; land combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; and technology products and services. General Dynamics employs more than 100,000 people across 65 countries worldwide and in all 50 U.S. states, more information is available at www.gd.com. General Dynamics Land Systems, is a business unit of General Dynamics, and is an innovative leader of ground combat systems' equipment and software for our clients. Our performance-driven team partners with the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corp and other militaries across the Globe to ensure that next generation ground combat vehicles are ready to protect our fighting men and women in uniform. General Dynamics Lands Systems provides a competitive compensation package, site specific flexible work schedules, 401(k) with Company Match; Bonus Eligibility, Employee Development Opportunities, Tuition Reimbursement, On-site Amenities, and comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance. At General Dynamics Land Systems, we strive to be champions who drive diversity, equity and inclusion. We are committed to our values and beliefs to provide a healthy and secure working environment that empowers team members to build careers that reward. We are focused on supporting an inclusive company that recognizes the value in creating a dynamic team that is diverse.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, General Dynamics Land Systems ("GDLS") provides all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of employment process, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or membership in any group protected by federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. GDLS also is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation to search or apply for an opportunity with GDLS, please call 586-825-4000 or send an e-mail to for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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