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Ford Motor Company · 10 hours ago

Manager, Employee Relations, Greenfield Sites

Dearborn, MI

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

Ford Motor Company is a global leader in the automotive industry, and they are seeking a Manager of Employee Relations for their Manufacturing division. This role involves designing and implementing employee relations strategies to enhance workforce engagement and ensure alignment with company culture and communication goals.

AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesManufacturingTransportation

No H1B

Responsibilities

Execute Human Resources (HR) programs, aligning HR strategies with business strategies, streamlining and standardizing HR policies, practices and possessions, and developing the HR organization to be more effective in managing human capital

Partner with HR leadership and Operations to design proactive engagement and communication plans that reinforce a culture of trust and collaboration

Advises and train People Leaders on employee relations practices and strategies to enhance the employee experience

Advise executive leadership on labor relations strategies, trends, and best practices

Develop and implement policies and programs that foster a fair, equitable, and safe work environment

Monitor industry trends and regulatory changes affecting labor relations and recommend proactive responses

Apply employee relations expertise to identify, concerns, and challenges to solve opportunities in employee experience and to foster a culture of high engagement

Collaborate with the leadership team on policy, issues, and information to identify solutions to drive sustainable cultural change and support achieving business objectives

Foster a positive and inclusive employee experience through proactive initiatives based on feedback from employee opinion surveys, employee suggestions, open-door policies, and other initiatives to boost engagement

Provide resources and guidance to support action planning and continuous improvement of employee survey results

Partner with key stakeholders to strategize and respond to employee concerns across facilities as a part of developing and driving positive interactions

Conduct research and analyze employee relations trends

Facilitates effective partnerships with key stakeholders (HR, Benefits, Legal, Risk, etc.) to address concerns holistically and proactively. Recommends solutions to concerns, counsel employees, advises leaders on the corrective action process, and facilitates dispute resolution

Stay current on trends and application of laws and the latest trends in Employee Relations

Take ownership of People Leader activities for the Plant HR team, including creating development plans, providing recognition, coaching, mentoring, and managing performance documentation and evaluations to support organizational goals

Conduct daily floor walks in designated areas to build positive relationships with employees, ensure HR availability, and proactively avoids employee dissatisfaction

Partner with local communications staff to implement an integrated communications strategy that creates an informed employee population and drives 2-way communication across all shifts

Works closely with safety and occupational health leads to implement and address employee health and wellness, conduct safety audits, and continuously improve safety performance for a healthy and safe work environment

Apply lean methodologies and tools with progressive HR practices to guide decision making, problem-solving, root cause analysis, and drive operational to be in class levels

Qualification

Employee RelationsLabor RelationsStrategic HR LeadershipData-Driven InsightsMS ExcelMS PowerPointCoachingCollaborationCommunicationProblem-SolvingMentoring

Required

Bachelor's Degree and 5+ years of relevant experience in employee relations, labor relations, or labor/employment law with emphasis on labor and employee relations; or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience

3-5 years in a leadership focused role on ER, LR or strategic HR leadership in manufacturing or industrial setting

Experience supporting large workforces (over 1,000+ employees)

Willing to travel 30-40%, if needed

Skilled in MS Excel, Word, SharePoint & PowerPoint

Preferred

8+ years of relevant experience in employee relations, labor relations, or labor/employment law with emphasis on labor and employee relations; or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience

Prior experience in supporting startup facilities

Experience building and launching programs that measurably impact positive engagement

Ability to collaborate across departments to influence business and HR stakeholders

Fluency in multiple languages

Previous experience managing within operations

Ability to handle privilege and confidential matters

High quality and sound decision making