HR Manager - Software and Services Engineering
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Location: Mountain View, CA 94040
Description:
Job Description
Arrangement:
This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Mountain View three times per week, at minimum.
The Role:
Join us at a pivotal moment in GM's transformation into a global software and services powerhouse. As part of the Software and Services Engineering HR leadership team, you'll lead a team of HR Business Partners focused on shaping the people strategy that powers innovation, growth, and cultural transformation. We're looking for a forward-thinking HR leader who thrives in fast-paced environments, leads through change, and brings people-first solutions to bold business challenges.
Key Responsibilities:
Additional Job Description
Requirements:
Core Competencies:
Relocation:
Compensation:
GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.
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About GM
Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.
Why Join Us
We aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. We believe we all must make a choice every day - individually and collectively - to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Our Work Appropriately philosophy supports our foundation of inclusion and provides employees the flexibility to work where they can have the greatest impact on achieving our goals, dependent on role needs. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.
Benefits Overview
The goal of the General Motors total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan incudes, the following benefits, in addition to many others:
Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and parental leave for mothers, fathers and adoptive parents;
Healthcare (including a triple tax advantaged health savings account and wellness incentive), dental, vision and life insurance plans to cover you and your family;
Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement;
Global recognition program for peers and leaders to recognize and be recognized for results and behaviors that reflect our company values;
Tuition assistance and student loan refinancing;
Discount on GM vehicles for you, your family and friends.
Diversity Information
General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities. GM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statements
GM is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. GM is committed to providing a work environment free from unlawful discrimination and advancing equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, all practices and decisions relating to terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment are made without regard to an individual's protected characteristics. For purposes of this policy, "protected characteristics" include an individual's actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, weight, height, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us at Careers.Accommodations@GM.com or call us at 800-865-7580. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.
Arrangement:
This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Mountain View three times per week, at minimum.
The Role:
Join us at a pivotal moment in GM's transformation into a global software and services powerhouse. As part of the Software and Services Engineering HR leadership team, you'll lead a team of HR Business Partners focused on shaping the people strategy that powers innovation, growth, and cultural transformation. We're looking for a forward-thinking HR leader who thrives in fast-paced environments, leads through change, and brings people-first solutions to bold business challenges.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide strategic guidance and expertise in organizational design, performance management, workforce planning, and change leadership to drive engagement and success at the individual, team, and business level.
- Partner with leadership to define and execute the talent strategy aligned with GM's long-term global software business goals.
- Act as a strategic partner and coach to executive leadership, providing ongoing guidance to foster strong, adaptive leadership.
- Collaborate with functional HR partners to implement GM's global performance and total rewards framework-including compensation planning, performance management, talent assessment, and succession planning.
- Act as a change agent, championing the evolution of leadership and people practices that support GM's identity as a tech-forward employer.
- Inspire, coach, and develop a high-performing HR Business Partner team to support and accelerate the success of GM's software organization.
- Drive operational excellence across all HR processes by delivering consistent, high-quality support and leveraging deep subject matter expertise.
- Generate new perspectives and insights to fuel a culture of innovation, risk-taking, and high performance. Champion leadership accountability and a commitment to employee engagement, inclusion, and enablement.
- Leverage people analytics to identify internal and external trends, share data-driven insights with leadership, and influence impactful change.
- Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with key stakeholders, including employees, clients, and functional HR Centers of Excellence.
- Uphold the highest standards of integrity, ensuring compliance with GM's Code of Conduct, policies, and practices.
- Drive transformation initiatives-including M&A integrations, operating model shifts, and org design changes-with agility, influence, and a focus on employee experience.
Additional Job Description
Requirements:
- 10+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role within a tech-driven or transformative environment
- Demonstrated ability to lead through complexity, scale rapidly, and drive outcomes across a matrixed organization
- Highly collaborative and data-driven, with a strong bias for action and results
- Proven success working independently, taking initiative, and adapting quickly to change
- Exceptional interpersonal skills in facilitation, influence, and conflict resolution
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field-or equivalent experience
Core Competencies:
- Tech-Savvy Business Acumen - Understands how product, engineering, and business teams operate; aligns people strategy with fast-paced tech growth and innovation.
- Influencing & Stakeholder Management - Effectively builds trust and persuades across all levels, from engineers to executives, to drive alignment and adoption of people strategies.
- Strategic Workforce Planning - Anticipates talent needs in areas like AI, software, and data science; builds flexible, future-ready org structures.
- Agile Change Leadership - Leads through rapid scaling, restructuring, M&As, or shifts in business models with resilience and clarity.
- Culture Stewardship - Shapes and scales culture intentionally across hybrid and distributed teams while fostering innovation and collaboration.
- People Analytics & Insights - Uses data to drive decisions around performance, retention, engagement, and workforce planning.
- Executive Coaching & Succession - Partners with senior leaders to develop leadership pipelines, coach technical leaders, and ensure succession continuity.
- Global HR Expertise - Navigates cross-border, culturally nuanced HR practices in a global organization.
Relocation:
- This job is not eligible for relocation benefits.
Compensation:
- The expected base compensation for this role is $160,200 - $245,600 USD Annually.
- Actual base compensation within the identified range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.
- Bonus Potential: An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance.
GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.
#LI-NR1
About GM
Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.
Why Join Us
We aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. We believe we all must make a choice every day - individually and collectively - to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Our Work Appropriately philosophy supports our foundation of inclusion and provides employees the flexibility to work where they can have the greatest impact on achieving our goals, dependent on role needs. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.
Benefits Overview
The goal of the General Motors total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan incudes, the following benefits, in addition to many others:
Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and parental leave for mothers, fathers and adoptive parents;
Healthcare (including a triple tax advantaged health savings account and wellness incentive), dental, vision and life insurance plans to cover you and your family;
Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement;
Global recognition program for peers and leaders to recognize and be recognized for results and behaviors that reflect our company values;
Tuition assistance and student loan refinancing;
Discount on GM vehicles for you, your family and friends.
Diversity Information
General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities. GM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statements
GM is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. GM is committed to providing a work environment free from unlawful discrimination and advancing equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, all practices and decisions relating to terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment are made without regard to an individual's protected characteristics. For purposes of this policy, "protected characteristics" include an individual's actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, weight, height, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us at Careers.Accommodations@GM.com or call us at 800-865-7580. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.