Senior Plant HR Generalist, Ford at BlueOval City, Tennessee Electric Vehicle Center

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 were all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves

Ford is investing $11.4 billion to build two state-of-the art manufacturing facilities BlueOval City in Tennessee and BlueOval SK Battery Park in Kentucky. Ford has selected SK Innovation to partner with for their battery expertise. These brand-new advanced manufacturing facilities will use Fords 100 years of automobile manufacturing expertise and SK Ons 30 years of electric vehicle battery expertise to become the worlds best battery manufacturer.

At BlueOval SK we will lead the transformation of the electric vehicle (EV) battery business through partnership (joint venture formed by Ford and SK On) to provide products and processes to increase our customers experience. As the future of BlueOval SK you will help lead the battery revolution by working alongside our teams as we build the batteries required for electric vehicle business excellence.

The Senior Plant HR Generalist position at a manufacturing plant requires a capable individual with a strong foundation in employee relations and a good understanding of business operations. The role encompasses a variety of responsibilities including supporting talent management implementing employee engagement programs ensuring compliance with regulations and participating in community outreach initiatives. This role is required to be on-site in a manufacturing setting and to possess strong communication interpersonal and problem-solving skills. They will be responsible for contributing to a positive and productive work environment ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations and supporting the companys overall business objectives.

What youll do

• Serve as a strategic HR business partner aligning HR practices with business objectives for designated customer groups.
• Manage the full talent lifecycle including recruitment onboarding performance management talent development succession planning and compensation support.
• Foster a positive and inclusive employee experience through engagement initiatives proactive communication and building relationships.
• Expertly handle employee and labor relations including case management investigations grievances and interpreting union contracts.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant employment laws regulations and company policies.
• Support HR operational processes such as payroll time and attendance and comprehensive leave administration.
• Monitor key workforce metrics to identify trends assess risks and inform decisions using data.
• Collaborate on health safety and community engagement initiatives.

• Youll have...
  Bachelors degree in human resources Organizational Development or any other related discipline or commensurate work experience required.
• Minimum 3-4 years of relevant HR work experience with a bachelors degree preferably in a manufacturing setting.

Even better you may have...

• Masters degree in Human Resources or related
• PHR or SHRM-CP certification
  

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 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 Years Day

Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

This position is a salary grade 7.
For more information on salary and benefits click here: sponsorship is not available for this position.
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