Non-Technical Project Manager (100% Onsite - Arlington, TX)

A partner of The Mom Project in the automotive industry is seeking a contract Non-Technical Project Manager to help support their business needs. This role is 100% onsite in Arlington, TX (76010).

Key Responsibilities

Employee Relations & HR Support

• Partner with employees and management to communicate HR policies, procedures, laws, standards, and government regulations, providing guidance as appropriate.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to employee management, helping reduce legal risks and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Partner with HR Policy Consultants and Legal as needed on complex matters.
• Work closely with employees, Business HR (BHR), and managers to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.
• Partner with the Policy & Investigation Center of Excellence (COE) to support complex employee relations issues and investigations.
• Conduct exit interviews, analyze attrition trends, and partner with Business HR to develop recommendations for corrective actions and continuous improvement.
• Identify leadership coaching needs and provide coaching support to leaders and employees.

Talent Management & Leadership Support

• Partner with Business HR on talent management and development initiatives by providing data, analysis, and implementation support.
• Provide talent and performance management guidance to leaders, including: Coaching, Consultation, Corrective actions, Crisis management and employee relations support
• Support onboarding activities in partnership with People Leaders and Onboarding Buddies.
• Collaborate with HR colleagues and leaders on employee compensation matters to ensure alignment with pay-for performance principles and employee recognition programs.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and partner with COEs to enhance processes, procedures, and business outcomes.

Labor Relations

• Maintain productive working relationships with union officials and ensure compliance with labor agreements.
• Monitor day-to-day implementation of labor policies related to wages, hours, and working conditions.
• Investigate, respond to, and resolve grievances in accordance with labor contracts.
• Administer hourly and represented employee compensation consistent with union and collective bargaining agreements.
• Implement local and national labor agreements and participate in negotiations as required.

Manufacturing & Employee Engagement Support

• Support People Involvement initiatives and implementation of the Global Manufacturing System (GMS).
• Serve as an HR consultant for programs that contribute to employee engagement, development, and workplace culture, including: Women of Color (WoC) initiatives, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs, Employee development programs, Manufacturing University (MFG University), Recognition programs, Other employee engagement initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Labor Relations, Business Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3 to 4 years of HRLR experience.
• Strong knowledge of HR policies, employment law, employee relations, and workplace practices.
• Experience supporting talent management, performance management, employee engagement, and leadership development initiatives.
• Demonstrated labor relations experience, preferably working with the UAW in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience partnering with leaders and employees in a unionized manufacturing setting.
• Excellent coaching, consulting, communication, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to build strong relationships, influence stakeholders, and work effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

We offer a competitive salary range for this position. Most candidates who join our team are hired at the median of this range, ensuring fair and equitable compensation based on experience and qualifications.

Contractor benefits are available through our 3rd Party Employer of Record (Available upon completion of the waiting period for eligible engagements. Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k.)

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

We offer a competitive salary range for this position. Most candidates who join our team are hired at the median of this range, ensuring fair and equitable compensation based on experience and qualifications.

Perks are available through our 3rd-Party Employer of Record (Available upon completion of waiting period for eligible arrangements)

Benefits: Medical, Dental, and 401k (no match)