Manager, Employee Relations - with Growth Opportunities

We are looking for a driven Manager, Employee Relations to join our vibrant team at Ford Motor Company in Dearborn, MI.
Growing your career as a Full Time Manager, Employee Relations is an awesome opportunity to develop relevant skills.
If you are strong in project management, people management and have the right experience for the job, then apply for the position of Manager, Employee Relations at Ford Motor Company today!

Manager, Employee Relations

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We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. What will you make today?

The People Matters organization at Ford plays a key role in ensuring a healthy work environment. The key role of a People Matters Manager is to thoroughly investigate salaried employee issues/concerns and determine appropriate resolutions. This position also leverages data and other indicators to identify high-potential areas of concern within the workplace and implements proactive measures. In addition, the PM Manager develops, interprets and provides counsel to Human Resources, People Leaders and employees on the fair application of salaried people policies. This position reports to the Director of U.S. and Canada People Matters.

What you'll do...

• Investigate salaried employee issues/concerns and determine appropriate resolutions.

• Leverage data to identify high-potential areas of concerns within the workplace and implement proactive measures.

• Develop, interpret and provide counsel on the fair application of most salaried people policies.

• Provide guidance on administration of group and individual salaried separation programs, including performance-based programs.

• Partner with the OGC to respond to government agency inquiries/complaint and employment litigation matters.

• Lead and/or participate on special project teams.

• Monitor the external environment to identify trends regarding the employer-employee relationship.

You'll have...

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related fields.

• Experience conducting personnel investigations.

• Passion for employee experience and ability to empathize with their needs.

• Collaborative approach to problem solving.

• Creative thinker and growth mindset.

• Self-starter and resilient.

• Excellent communications skills (both written and verbal).

• Strong coaching and facilitation skills.

• Preferred available for hybrid work schedule onsite at Dearborn, MI campus; will consider fully remote.

Even better, you may have...

• 5+ years of experience in protected class harassment investigation.

• Masters degree.

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, and prescription drug coverage

• Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care 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.

For a detailed look at our benefits, click here:

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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.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. 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.

At Ford, the health and safety of our employees is our top priority. Vaccination has been proven to play a critical role in combating COVID-19. As a result, Ford has made the decision to require U.S. salaried employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless employees require an accommodation for religious or medical reasons. Being fully vaccinated means that an individual is at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen. As a condition of employment, newly hired employees will be required to provide proof of their COVID-19 vaccination or an approved medical or religious exemption.

Requisition ID : 9439

Benefits of working as a Manager, Employee Relations in Dearborn, MI:

● Company offers great benefits
● Opportunities to grow
● Attractive package