Specialist, Employee Relations (Entry Level) BlueOval Battery Park Michigan

The Specialist, Employee Relations (Entry Level) working under general supervision, is responsible for applying existing organizational practices and procedures for the administration of resolutions to employee relations issues, including investigations into conflicts, disputes, and disciplinary matters, with fairness and consistency in a timely manner. The role supports the administration of company policies and procedures related to employee relations, performance management, and workplace conduct. The role applies research, information gathering, analytical and interpretation skills to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity to foster a compliant and ethical work environment. The role also works with Specialists to maintain accurate and confidential employee records and data related to employee relations matters.

• 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

• Help lead 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 preferred

You'll have...

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development or any other related discipline 
• 1 + years of experience in Human Resources processes including, but not limited to, compensation planning, salaried personnel relations, hourly employee relations, performance management, 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 HRIS systems and 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

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.

Even better, you may have…
• 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

This description outlines the general nature and scope of work typically performed in this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills, work requirements, etc
 

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 t