Ford Motor Company

Senior Associate, Employee Relations

Ford Motor Company • $74K — $124K *
Windsor, ON N8N 1A1In-Person
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
1 month ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field required.
  • 5+ years of relevant work experience in employee or labor relations.
  • Master's degree in Human Resources preferred.
  • CHRP/CHRL Professional Human Resources Certification preferred.
  • In-depth experience in manufacturing processes preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Leverage business knowledge to develop relationships that drive cultural change.
  • Support execution of HR programs to enhance employee life cycles.
  • Foster a positive employee experience via feedback initiatives.
  • Engage in DEI initiatives and support employee recognition events.
  • Conduct floor walks to build relationships and detect early warning signs.
  • Collaborate with departments to use lean methodology for effective change.
  • Partner with communications staff to enhance employee information flow.

Benefits

  • Supports participation in community engagement activities.
  • Offers programs to promote employee health and wellness.
  • Facilitates skills training and apprenticeship programs.
  • Enables involvement in talent management processes.
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Senior Associate, Employee Relations, is responsible for applying existing organizational practices and procedures for the administration of resolutions to employee relations issues, including investigations into conflicts, disputes, and disciplinary matters, with fairness and consistency in a timely manner. The role supports the administration of company policies and procedures related to employee relations, performance management, and workplace conduct. The role applies research, information gathering, analytical and interpretation skills to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity to foster a compliant and ethical work environment. The role also works with Specialists to maintain accurate and confidential employee records and data related to employee relations matters.

Responsibilities

The primary responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to:

Employee Relations and Business Partnership
  • Leverages knowledge of the business to develop rapport and relationships within their customer group to identify solutions that drive sustainable cultural change and support the achievement of business objectives.
  • Supports the execution of human resources programs and services within their customer group to positively impact both the hourly and salaried employee life cycles.
  • Fosters a positive and inclusive hourly and salary employee experience through proactive initiatives based on feedback through employee opinion surveys, suggestions, and open-door policies.
  • Supports Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives, to boost engagement and address areas for improvement, and engages in employee recognition events, planning, etc.
  • Conducts daily floor walks in designated customer areas to build positive relationships with employees, ensure Human Resources availability, and develop ability to detect early warning indicators.
  • Leverages lean methodology in collaboration with internal departments, external vendors, auditors, and consultants to make decisions, problem solve and drive effective change management programs.
  • Partners with local communications staff to implement roll out and execute relevant communications to foster an informed employee population and 2-way communication across all shifts.
  • Ensures compliance with employment laws, regulations, and company policies.
  • Supports interactions with local governmental agencies and coordinates charitable activities to support the plant's community engagement efforts.
  • Monitors key workforce metrics to identify potential risks and mitigating actions that support recommendations for operating leaders that drive people decisions.
  • Collaborates closely with customer group and relevant union representatives to ensure correct implementation and accurate interpretation of the collective agreement terms, addressing inquiries, grievances, and other union-related issues for consistent application. Resolves employee union issues, such as conflicts, disputes, and disciplinary matters, ensuring fairness, consistency, and timeliness.
  • Supports investigations within their assigned customer group, ensuring that all disciplinary issues, grievances, and arbitration matters are handled in a timely and effective manner. Assesses the severity of each case and escalates significant concerns to the Manager, Human Resources Generalist as required. Escalates all types of discrimination charges and complaints in partnership with legal counsel on lawsuit discovery and litigation preparation. Leverages conflict resolution and critical thinking skills to conduct investigations.
  • Works closely with safety and occupational health leads to address employee health and wellness concerns, support safety audits, wellness programs.


Labour Relations:
  • Resolves union issues such as conflicts, disputes, and disciplinary matters, with fairness and consistency in a timely manner. Actively participates in collective bargaining process and negotiations where support is needed. Ensures rep comp is completed accurately and timely within the constraints of the collective agreement.
  • Effectively manages assigned cases and grievances within their customer group. Monitors volume for workload and emerging trends, responds to ethics and compliance hotline as necessary.
  • Executes payroll and attendance tracking processes including attendance hearings, updating system codes, vacation usage, and running necessary reports. Applies knowledge of leaves of absences policies, Employment Standards Act and Workplace Safety and Insurance Board.
  • Supports the talent management process for hourly employees within their customer group including: TPT placement and tracking, support skill trades hiring / apprenticeship program administration, outside contracting, internal and external hourly hiring processes, reskilling, transferring, retirement separation packages, tracking and processing, team leader 30/60/90-day review processes, and workforce reporting.


Qualifications

The Minimum Requirements we seek:
  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, or any other related discipline (Successful candidates will be required to provide proof of degree completion for the highest level of education attained. If the degree was obtained from a school outside of Canada, an Education Credential Assessment report showing Canadian equivalency is also required.)
  • 5 + years of relevant work experience


Our Preferred Requirements:
  • Master's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development or any other related discipline
  • CHRP/CHRL Professional Human Resources Certification
  • In-depth experience in manufacturing processes
  • Demonstrated ability to work as a team.
  • Demonstrated conflict management skills
  • Proven interpersonal skills
  • Ability to effectively engage with all employees in the organization
  • Proven communication and problem-solving skills, including Six Sigma
  • Excellent analytical, problem solving, and organization skills


This posting is for an existing vacancy within our team.

The expected annual salary range for this position is $74,000 - $124,000 and individuals may be eligible to participate in our Annual Compensation bonus program.

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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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
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
-$1.2 billion
Founded
1903
5 Year Trend
-2.1%
Revenue
$127.1 billion
NASDAQ
F
* Ladders Estimates

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