Manager, Employee Relations, BlueOval Battery Park Michigan

Fords legacy of innovation is about to reach new heights. Imagine being on the ground floor of something truly extraordinary. At BlueOval Battery Park Michigan, were not just assembling battery systems; were leading a transformation. As a key member of our start-up team, youll have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to launch a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility from the ground up. Imagine: you, at the forefront of the electrification movement, helping to bring the next generation of vehicles to driveways, job sites and highways everywhere.
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.
What youll 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 actionsCapabilities 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/ManufacturingCandidates 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.
Youll have...
Bachelors 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...
Masters 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 weve 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 Years 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 candidates skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.
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Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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