Manager, Employee Relations

Manager, Employee Relations

• Degree Level: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent
• Job Schedule:: Full time
• Remote: Yes

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.

RESPONSIBILITIES

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.

QUALIFICATIONS

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!

• 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.