General Motors
Senior HR Business Partner – General Motors
The Senior HR Business Partner (HRBP) is an advisor and performance enabler who partners with business leaders to drive organizational effectiveness through people. As the first point of contact for complex human‑capital matters, the HRBP delivers high‑impact HR solutions aligned with GM’s business purpose, strategy, and culture.
Key Responsibilities
Partner with business leaders to define and execute talent strategies, including workforce planning, job design, and organizational transformation.
Serve as a trusted advisor, guiding leaders through ambiguity and change.
Build credibility and influence across teams without relying on formal authority.
Use data and insights to drive strategic decisions and demonstrate HR’s impact.
Collaborate with Centers of Excellence (CoEs) to deliver business‑aligned HR solutions.
Lead organizational design efforts to optimize performance and support transformation.
Offer clarity, calm, and actionable solutions for complex HR issues.
Apply advanced analytical and problem‑solving techniques to resolve non‑standard challenges.
Diagnose root issues and co‑create solutions with CoEs and HR Operations.
Serve as a catalyst for change during periods of transformation, helping leaders navigate organizational shifts with clarity and confidence.
Influence outcomes without authority, shaping direction and driving adoption of new approaches across the broader functional area.
Drive leadership development and build people‑leader effectiveness.
Act as a talent scout, identifying performance gaps and strengths across teams.
Shape and protect the employee experience to ensure alignment with company values and goals.
Provide guidance on complex employee relations matters, using sound judgment, established frameworks and consideration of business and legal risk.
Serve as a mentor and resource for junior HR team members, providing coaching, thought leadership and guidance on complex or sensitive issues.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business or a related field (advanced degree preferred) or equivalent professional experience.
7 or more years of progressive HR experience, preferably in a business‑partnering role.
Proven experience in talent management, leadership development and organizational design.
Strong understanding of HR systems, analytical tools and CoE frameworks.
Exceptional communication, problem‑solving and stakeholder management skills.
Demonstrated ability to solve complex, highly variable challenges requiring strategic thinking and professional judgment.
Proven track record of influencing senior stakeholders, driving cross‑functional initiatives and implementing solutions with significant operational impact.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to use data to diagnose issues, inform decisions and persuade stakeholders.
Compensation The salary range for this role is $91,100 – $160,400. The actual base salary will vary based on factors relevant to the position and the geography of the selected candidate.
Bonus potential: an incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level and individual performance.
Benefits: GM offers a variety of health and well‑being benefit programs – medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance, employee assistance, GM vehicle discounts and more.
Benefits Overview From day one, we look out for your well‑being – at work and at home – so you can focus on your career ambitions.
About GM Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion. We embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.
Why Join Us We believe every employee is invited to make a meaningful choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive change through words, deeds and culture. We want everyone to feel they belong to one General Motors team.
Non‑Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities (U.S.) General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination but genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that providing an inclusive workplace creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.
All employment decisions are made on a non‑discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran or protected veteran, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws.
Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role‑related assessment(s) and/or a pre‑employment screening prior to beginning employment.
Accommodations General Motors offers opportunities to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us or call 800‑865‑7580. In your email, please include a description of the accommodation you are requesting, the job title and requisition number.
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Key Responsibilities
Partner with business leaders to define and execute talent strategies, including workforce planning, job design, and organizational transformation.
Serve as a trusted advisor, guiding leaders through ambiguity and change.
Build credibility and influence across teams without relying on formal authority.
Use data and insights to drive strategic decisions and demonstrate HR’s impact.
Collaborate with Centers of Excellence (CoEs) to deliver business‑aligned HR solutions.
Lead organizational design efforts to optimize performance and support transformation.
Offer clarity, calm, and actionable solutions for complex HR issues.
Apply advanced analytical and problem‑solving techniques to resolve non‑standard challenges.
Diagnose root issues and co‑create solutions with CoEs and HR Operations.
Serve as a catalyst for change during periods of transformation, helping leaders navigate organizational shifts with clarity and confidence.
Influence outcomes without authority, shaping direction and driving adoption of new approaches across the broader functional area.
Drive leadership development and build people‑leader effectiveness.
Act as a talent scout, identifying performance gaps and strengths across teams.
Shape and protect the employee experience to ensure alignment with company values and goals.
Provide guidance on complex employee relations matters, using sound judgment, established frameworks and consideration of business and legal risk.
Serve as a mentor and resource for junior HR team members, providing coaching, thought leadership and guidance on complex or sensitive issues.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business or a related field (advanced degree preferred) or equivalent professional experience.
7 or more years of progressive HR experience, preferably in a business‑partnering role.
Proven experience in talent management, leadership development and organizational design.
Strong understanding of HR systems, analytical tools and CoE frameworks.
Exceptional communication, problem‑solving and stakeholder management skills.
Demonstrated ability to solve complex, highly variable challenges requiring strategic thinking and professional judgment.
Proven track record of influencing senior stakeholders, driving cross‑functional initiatives and implementing solutions with significant operational impact.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to use data to diagnose issues, inform decisions and persuade stakeholders.
Compensation The salary range for this role is $91,100 – $160,400. The actual base salary will vary based on factors relevant to the position and the geography of the selected candidate.
Bonus potential: an incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level and individual performance.
Benefits: GM offers a variety of health and well‑being benefit programs – medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance, employee assistance, GM vehicle discounts and more.
Benefits Overview From day one, we look out for your well‑being – at work and at home – so you can focus on your career ambitions.
About GM Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion. We embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.
Why Join Us We believe every employee is invited to make a meaningful choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive change through words, deeds and culture. We want everyone to feel they belong to one General Motors team.
Non‑Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities (U.S.) General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination but genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that providing an inclusive workplace creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.
All employment decisions are made on a non‑discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran or protected veteran, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws.
Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role‑related assessment(s) and/or a pre‑employment screening prior to beginning employment.
Accommodations General Motors offers opportunities to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us or call 800‑865‑7580. In your email, please include a description of the accommodation you are requesting, the job title and requisition number.
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