Senior Specialist Employee Relations, BlueOval Battery Park Michigan

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Marshall, MI, USA
In-Office
99K-166K Annually
Senior level
Automotive
The Role
Provide strategic HR and employee relations support for a new battery manufacturing facility. Advise on employee concerns, complaints, disputes, engagement, performance, workforce planning, and organizational development. Use data and metrics to identify trends and improve policies, processes, and training. Partner cross-functionally with Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, HR Technology, and workforce development teams while supporting transformational change, process improvements, and employee experience initiatives. Work across rotating day, night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Summary Generated by Built In

Ford’s legacy of innovation is about to reach new heights. Imagine being on the ground floor of something truly extraordinary. At BlueOval Battery Park Michigan, we’re not just assembling battery systems; we’re leading a transformation. As a key member of our start-up team, you’ll 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.

Responsibilities

What you'll do...

Provide Human Resources support and guidance to BlueOval Battery Michigan team 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
Support building a 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 actions.
Capabilities 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 Employee Relations/Manufacturing experience
Candidates 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.

Qualifications

You'll Have....

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development or any other related discipline.


During training and initial launch, the operating pattern will be an 8-10 hour afternoon shift schedule with the potential of transitioning to a 12-hour shift schedule.
Candidates 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.
You'll have...
Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development or any other related discipline.
6+ years’ experience in Human Resources processes including, but not limited to, compensation planning, salaried personnel relations, hourly employee and employee relations, performance management.
5+ years of experience in 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…
Master’s Degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development or any other related discipline.
Prior Human Resources in Manufacturing settings is preferred
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 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, 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 Year’s Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
 

 

This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $99,100-$166,200.
Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.
For more information on salary and benefits, click here:

 

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. 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. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.

 

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Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, or a related discipline
  • 6+ years of experience in human resources processes, including compensation planning, personnel relations, performance management, and employee relations
  • 5+ years of experience in employee coaching or counseling, employee engagement, employee development, organizational 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
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
  • Flexibility to work day, night, weekend, holiday, and rotational shifts
  • Master's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, or a related discipline
  • Prior human resources experience in manufacturing settings
  • Ability to coordinate resources across multiple functions
  • Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict management skills
  • Ability to guide and influence employees at all levels

Ford Motor Company Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Ford Motor Company and has not been reviewed or approved by Ford Motor Company.

  • Healthcare Strength — Eligible employees can access medical, dental, and prescription coverage starting on the first day, with some zero-cost plan options and free mental health support. Benefits materials highlight comprehensive healthcare as a core pillar.
  • Retirement Support — Employees can enroll in a 401(k)-style plan from day one, and some salaried plans include a company match of $0.90 per dollar on the first 5% contributed. Official summaries also describe financial-planning support.
  • Parental & Family Support — The package includes paid parental leave, fertility, surrogacy, and adoption benefits, plus a ramp-up program for new parents returning to work. Flexible family-care days and other time-off options support caregiving needs.

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