Employee Placement Planner

General Motors

. Develop and execute Other Than Skilled employee movement strategies aligned with business requirements, workforce needs, and the GM-UAW National Agreement .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeWarren • Michigan • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in employee movement strategies, workforce planning, and wage administration, with a strong focus on data analytics and collaboration across multiple stakeholders. Proficient in utilizing Workday and other business systems to optimize staffing processes and support labor relations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Employee Movement Strategy DevelopmentData Analytics and ReportingKnowledge of GM-UAW National AgreementWorkday and Kronos ProficiencyCollaboration Across HR and Operations

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Hard Skills

Data AnalysisWage AdministrationStaffing OptimizationProcess DevelopmentEmployee PlacementContinuous ImprovementTracking Systems ManagementWorkforce PlanningSAP ExecutionLabor Relations Knowledge

Soft Skills

Strong Verbal CommunicationStrong Written CommunicationAbility to Manage Multiple PrioritiesCollaboration SkillsPresentation Skills

Tools & Technologies

WorkdayKronosEmployee Placement SystemMicrosoft ExcelSAP

Industry Keywords

Union EnvironmentManufacturingEmployee MovementWage AdministrationLabor Relations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute Other Than Skilled employee movement strategies aligned with business requirements, workforce needs, and the GM-UAW National Agreement
Manage backfill and movement processes, including postings, selections, recalls, transfers, relocation payments, and tracking
Support area-hire, extended-area-hire, recall, and other employee-placement activities
Analyze workforce trends, staffing data, and placement activity to identify risks, opportunities, and leadership recommendations
Develop and improve employee-movement and staffing-optimization strategies, processes, and standard work
Support the 2028 Employee Placement Subcommittee and applicable National bargaining activities; participate in National bargaining
Build relationships with Union partners, Manufacturing Leadership, HR, Operations, and Corporate Labor Relations stakeholders
Lead the Special Attrition Plan from concept through completion, including strategy, process design, implementation, and administration
Coordinate SAP execution with Benefits, Finance, Legal, Payroll, HR, Labor Relations, Manufacturing Excellence, and plant stakeholders
Develop process materials, guidance, and communications
Create and manage SAP tracking systems, status reporting, and leadership updates
Analyze SAP data and recommend actions related to eligibility, execution, administration, and workforce impacts
Provide wage-administration support, review workforce data, resolve discrepancies, and communicate wage impacts
Maintain records, controls, and reporting for consistent wage administration
Become proficient in EPS and support its transition to Workday
Analyze and correct data in Workday
Use Microsoft Excel and business systems to analyze and communicate workforce information
Identify and implement continuous-improvement opportunities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong data-analytics skills, including the ability to summarize complex information and present it clearly
Knowledge of the GM-UAW National Agreement and its application to employee movement, placement, and wage administration
Ability to communicate comfortably in large groups and with leadership teams
Ability to learn and use Workday, Kronos, Employee Placement System, and data analytics tools
Ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain accurate records, and execute time-sensitive processes
Ability to collaborate across HR, Operations, Finance, Legal, Payroll, Benefits, Labor Relations, plant, and Union stakeholders
Manufacturing and wage administration knowledge preferred
Experience or exposure to labor relations and a Union environment preferred
Experience supporting employee movement, workforce planning, staffing optimization, attrition programs, and wage administration preferred
Experience developing processes, tracking systems, leadership reports, or continuous-improvement solutions preferred
Must not require GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work arrangement
Relocation benefits for candidates who qualify under company policy
GM benefits and Total Rewards resources
Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities