Ford Motor Company

Manager, Employee Relations, BlueOval Battery Park Michigan

Ford Motor Company$115K — $218K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
  • 10+ years' experience in Human Resources processes including compensation planning and labor relations
  • 10+ years' experience in performance management and employee development
  • Strong business acumen with financial analysis ability
  • Demonstrated project management skills
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
  • Strong oral and written communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Provide HR support and guidance to leadership on business strategy
  • Assist in aligning HR processes to enhance employee experiences
  • Build strategic alignment with partners on the HR Delivery Model
  • Ensure quality of employee relations programs and processes
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to support company and team goals
  • Advise on complex HR matters from inception to resolution
  • Utilize data to identify employee trends and inform policy improvements

Benefits

  • Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
  • Flexible family care days and paid parental leave
  • Family building benefits, including adoption and fertility treatments
  • Vehicle discount program for employees and family members
  • Tuition assistance programs
  • Active employee resource groups
  • Paid time off for community service
  • Generous holiday schedule, including time off between Christmas and New Year
Full Job Description
Job Description

At BlueOval Battery Park Michigan, you will...
• use your entrepreneurial skills and team mindset to come up with data-driven solutions
• build and lead an agile team to deliver the advanced technology that drives the future
• create a culture of trust, encourage diversity of thought and foster leadership in others
• be part of the historic transformation of the automotive industry.

Responsibilities

What you'll do...
  • Provide Human Resources support and guidance to BlueOval Battery Michigan leadership including the planning, development, launch and implementation of business strategy
  • Assist in gaining alignment in related Human Resources processes and procedures to enable a competitive Battery Manufacturing framework and positive employee experiences
  • Build strategic alignment with the partner(s) on the HR Delivery Model while driving process improvements and efficiencies to support high quality employee relations
  • Assure the quality of assigned employee relations programs and processes including engagement surveys
  • Collaborate well cross functionally to further the goals of the Company and Employee Relations team
  • Advise on complex HR matters ranging from employee concerns, complaints, and disputes from inception to resolution
  • Provide support to Talent Acquisition, Workforce Development, Employee Relations, Total Rewards, HR Information Technology, etc. as well as support in driving strategic alignment with key partners and stakeholders
  • Ability to communicate complex ideas/findings clearly and concisely
  • Proactively utilize data and metrics to identify employee trends and inform improvements to policy, process, and training to educate employees. Scan the external environment for regulations, best practices, and trends to be proactive and inform continuous improvement actions
    Capabilities Required
  • Leading transformational change
  • Innovation
  • Critical thinking
  • Resourcefulness
  • Confidence, courage and independence
  • Strong interpersonal and influencing skills, collaborator
  • Drive for results and sense of urgency
  • Data-driven
  • Change Management and Organizational Design
  • Prior Labor Relations/Manufacturing
    Candidates must possess full flexibility and a readiness to consistently work across all established standard, operating, and rotational shift schedules, encompassing day, night, weekend, and holiday shifts.


Qualifications

You'll have...
  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
  • 10+ years' experience in Human Resources processes including, but not limited to, compensation planning, salaried personnel relations, hourly employee and labor relations.
  • 10+ years' experience in performance management, employee coaching/counseling, employee engagement, employee development, organization development and workforce planning
  • Strong business acumen, including financial analysis
  • Demonstrated project management skills
  • Experience partnering with cross-functional teams
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office software applications
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team
  • Strong analytical, problem solving, and organization skills


Even better, you may have...
  • Master's degree in Human Resources
  • 1+ years of experience in Manufacturing
  • Demonstrated ability to coordinate resources across multiple functions
  • Strong interpersonal, negotiation and conflict management skill
  • Ability to guide and influence all levels


You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!

As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder...or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

  • Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
  • Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
  • Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
  • Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
  • Tuition assistance
  • Established and active employee resource groups
  • Paid time off for individual and team community service
  • A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year's Day
  • Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

This position is leadership level 6 and ranges from $115,500-$218,100.
Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/LL6

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

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About Ford Motor Company

Ford Motor Company manufactures or distributes automobiles in addition to offering financial services. The company sells to dealerships for retail sales, and for sale to fleet customers, including commercial fleet customers, daily rental car companies, and governments. Ford’s vehicle portfolio includes automobiles, buses, tractors, and trucks. Retail financing includes retail installment sale contracts for new and used vehicles, and direct financing leases for new vehicles to retail customers, government entities, daily rental car companies, and fleet customers. Finance receivables in the non-consumer portfolio include products offered to automotive dealers. Ford’s environmental initiatives include compressed natural gas, flexible fuel vehicles, electric drive vehicles, Hydrogen, PC power management, and so on. Ford Motor Company was founded by Henry Ford in 1903 and is headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan.

Ford Motor Company Careers

Join the dynamic team at Ford Motor Company, a global leader in automotive innovation and manufacturing. At Ford, we are committed to driving human progress by providing outstanding vehicles and mobility solutions. This is an exciting time to become part of our inclusive team, where job opportunities abound and growth is not just a possibility, but a promise.

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At Ford Motor Company, you will collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the industry. Our professionals are at the forefront of automotive technology, leading projects that redefine transportation and sustainability. With a culture rooted in continuous improvement and respect for all, Ford offers a workplace where leadership, diversity training, and innovation are part of everyday life.

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Ford’s commitment to excellence is why we are a leader in the automotive sector. We offer a variety of career paths, from engineering to marketing, all designed to foster professional and personal growth. Our team benefits from Ford’s commitment to professional development and networking opportunities, ensuring that every team member can reach their full potential.

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Engage in work that makes a difference. Ford Motor Company is pioneering developments in electrification, autonomous vehicles, and smart mobility solutions. Our team of over 190,000 employees worldwide is dedicated to crafting experiences that improve the way the world moves.

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Working at Ford means more than just having a job; it means being part of a global family. Our culture promotes teamwork, integrity, and respect—values that underpin everything we do. We believe in nurturing a diverse and inclusive environment where every employee can thrive.

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Ford Motor Company is not just a great place to work; it’s a place to build a lasting career. Our employees enjoy competitive benefits, comprehensive health care, and retirement plans that rank among the best in the industry. We support career advancement through extensive training programs and hands-on experience in the latest automotive technologies.

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Learn more about Ford Motor Company
Size
183,000 employees
Market Cap
$44.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$1.2 billion
Founded
1903
5 Year Trend
-2.1%
Revenue
$127.1 billion
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