Manufacturing, HR Business Partner

The Manufacturing HR Business Partner serves as a critical strategic partner and hands‑on HR leader deeply embedded within automotive manufacturing plants and parts depots. The role supports hourly and salaried workforces, collaborates with leadership to drive business objectives, manages the employee lifecycle, ensures compliance, and champions talent development, employee engagement and effective labor relations on the production floor. What You’ll Do Serve as a trusted advisor to plant leadership, translating business strategy into impactful HR initiatives that optimize organizational effectiveness and elevate the employee experience. Design and execute advanced talent management strategies, including performance optimization, leadership development, succession planning, strategic compensation, and integrated talent acquisition. Leverage HR analytics platforms to extract insights, predict workforce trends and inform strategic decisions at the operational level. Champion a high‑performance, inclusive culture, driving employee recognition, DEI initiatives and cultural events to boost engagement. Operate in direct engagement with labor unions, negotiating collective bargaining agreements and resolving grievances and disputes. Lead HR compliance and risk management, ensuring adherence to employment laws and company policies. Optimize HR operational processes such as payroll, attendance management, vacation tracking and leave programs. Drive workplace wellness and safety initiatives in partnership with safety leaders. Work rotating shifts: Shift A – Monday – Thursday 5:00 am – 3:30 pm; Shift B – Tuesday – Friday 5:00 pm – 3:30 am; Shift C – Friday – Saturday 5:00 am – 3:30 pm, Sunday – Monday 5:00 pm – 3:30 am. Labor Relations Expertise Lead strategic engagement with labor unions and employee representatives, fostering a proactive partnership essential for operational stability. Negotiate innovative, mutually beneficial agreements that advance long‑term business objectives. Master resolution of complex, high‑volume union grievances, arbitrations and disciplinary actions. Ensure accurate interpretation and application of collective bargaining agreements and contract compliance. HR Operations Identify and mitigate legal, reputational and operational risks across all employment laws and company policies. Administer payroll, attendance, vacation tracking and leave of absence programs. Collaborate with safety leaders to promote employee well‑being and compliance. You’ll have Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development or related discipline (or equivalent experience). Minimum 2–4 years of relevant HR and labor experience, preferably in manufacturing. Even better, you may have PHR or SHRM‑CP certification. Work Requirements Requires onsite presence at the manufacturing plant. Occasional lifting of up to 10 pounds, walking and standing on the plant floor at least 20 % of the time. Work primarily seated, with occupational safety conditions at low to moderate noise levels. Skills Strategic partnership Data storytelling Talent management Employee lifecycle expertise Business and operational acumen Positive employee and labor relations Risk management Change management Ethical practice Labor relations and negotiation Contractual compliance and interpretation Grievance management Workforce planning Benefits and Compensation This position is a salary grade 7 with a range of $86,500 – $144,900, commensurate with experience and market value. Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage Flexible family care days, paid parental leave and new‑parent ramp‑up programs Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments Vehicle discount program for employees and family members; management leases Tuition assistance Active employee resource groups Paid time off for community service A generous schedule of paid holidays, including Christmas‑New Year’s week Paid time off and option to purchase additional vacation time Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ford Motor Company