Senior Specialist Employee Relations - Investigations

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It takes outstanding people from every background imaginable to make our ambitious plans for the future a tangible reality. As part of our Human Resources team youll help us attract hire and retain the top talent we need to achieve our bold vision. Youll play a vital role in defining developing and maintaining the winning culture that empowers diverse individuals to work together and create the impossible. Were seeking change leaders talent strategists employee advocates and culture architects to enable our teams partners and businesses to do and be their best. Come join the people people!

Our team is part of the incredible transformation underway at Ford Motor Company and youll have a chance to be a part of that movement. We are seeking an investigator with a passion for employee relations and conducting robust investigations in a dynamic environment who appreciates the important role employee relations professionals play in supporting our values and culture and will carry out duties with the highest integrity.

This is a hybrid role with required travel to Ford plants located throughout southeast Michigan (average of three days per week). Travel outside of SE Michigan may occasionally be required to assist other facilities.

What youll be able to do:

• Investigate workplace issues/concerns raised through internal Company channels and some externally filed complaints including complaints of employment discrimination harassment retaliation and other violations of Company policy;
• Exhibit sound judgment in recommending outcomes for investigations
• Partner with Human Resources and/or the Labor Relations team to ensure proper handling and disposition of these cases involving union represented and salaried employees
• Work with various Company functions operating committee members the Office of the General Counsel and outside counsel on related issues
• Prepare track and maintain appropriate investigation documentation
• Develop and implement investigation plans
• Drive timely closure of open cases/concerns
• Manage employee data and statements in a highly confidential manner
• Draft concise and clear investigation reports
• Partner cross functionally on investigations discipline performance management and other aspects of employee relations
• Serve as a strategic partner promoting ethical and compliant behavior that is aligned with Company policy and government regulations with fair and equal treatment for the workforce
• Coach counsel and educate employees on HR policies performance management processes programs position eliminations and strategies
• Support grievance arbitration and litigation process from investigations
• Analyze case activity and determine trends/recommendations for proactive actions
• Foster an effective inclusive work environment/culture and relationships balancing employee advocacy with stewardship of company goals and values
• Conduct other duties as necessary to align with EEO regulations and other internal and external policies and directives

The minimum requirements we seek:

• Bachelors degree
• 3 years of HR investigative experience

Our preferred requirements:

• Prior experience in a manufacturing and/or complex multi facility environment
• Prior experience specifically conducting EEO/harassment or other investigations
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fastpaced and matrixed work environment.
• Masters degree in a Human Resource related field
• HR generalist and/or Labor specialist experience
• Successful candidates should be able to demonstrate leadership behaviors and integrity combined with outstanding interpersonal teambuilding and oral /written communication skills

You may not check every box or your experience may look a little different from what weve 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 builderor all 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 rampup programs subsidized backup childcare 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 Years Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

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This position is a salary grade 8.

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. In the United States if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability please call.

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