Mopar & FCAT Labor Relations Manager - Auburn Hills, MI

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At Stellantis, we embrace change and push for continuous improvement. Our mission is to design and build innovative, high quality, and safe vehicles for millions of customers around the world. As a Labor Relations Manager, you will play a critical role in sustaining that mission by shaping a positive workplace culture, driving labor management effectiveness, and ensuring smooth operations across Mopar and FCAT.

This role is a key strategic partner to operations and union leadership, responsible for delivering practical solutions, fostering strong relationships, and ensuring adherence to contractual and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

In this role, you will enable operational excellence by:

Labor Relations Leadership

• Coaching and partnering with operations and union leadership to resolve business challenges and reinforce collaborative relationships.

• Leading local negotiations between operating management and local unions.

• Advising and counseling management and union representatives on contract administration and interpretation.

• Ensuring compliance with joint labor management committee initiatives.

Grievance & Investigatory Processes

• Managing the full grievance process through the Appeal Board level.

• Facilitating conflict resolution and leading difficult discussions aligned with the grievance procedure.

• Coordinating investigations for grievances and employee relations matters.

Employment & Workforce Administration

• Leading all employment related activities for Mopar and FCAT.

• Overseeing hourly manpower processes and workforce deployment in accordance with contractual obligations and corporate policies.

• Driving the execution of contractual commitments, including attendance management, progressive discipline, and workforce administration.

• Managing attendance coding and pay for PDCs in states with family leave regulatory requirements.

• Focusing on reducing unplanned absenteeism to support operational stability.

Talent Development & Lean Application

• Supporting the development of Labor Relations and Employment staff.

• Contributing to and reinforcing Stellantis' lean methodologies across operations.

Key Behaviors for Success

• A strong customer focused mindset, supporting employees, management, and the union while ensuring long-term business sustainability.

• Commitment to building and maintaining strong relationships through open, transparent communication.

• Openness to diverse perspectives and integration of those viewpoints into recommendations and decisions.

• Courage to make informed decisions in ambiguous or high pressure situations and the resolve to carry them through.

• Awareness of the long-term implications of decisions, including precedent, contractual impact, and operational productivity.

• Ability to oversee multiple employment offices and ensure consistent execution across locations.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum 8 years of Human Resources experience, with a strong emphasis on Labor Relations in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience participating in collective bargaining.
• Expertise in interpreting and applying labor contracts and agreements.
• Experience navigating investigations and compliance processes within a unionized environment.
• Proven ability to work with multiple stakeholders who may have competing priorities.
• Strong conflict resolution skills, particularly in difficult or sensitive situations.
• Ability to analyze data and use insights to support decisions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, or a related field.
• 10 years of HR experience with an emphasis on Labor Relations in a manufacturing setting.
• Advanced degrees focus on Human Resources, Industrial Relations, or Law.
• Experience managing a team.
• Knowledge of HRIS systems and reporting tools.
• Experience working in a lean manufacturing environment.

Full-time

At Stellantis, we assess candidates based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We welcome applications from all people without regard to sex, age, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any characteristic protected by law. We believe that diverse teams reflect our identity as a global company, enabling us to better address the evolving needs of our customers and care for our future.