Specialist, Employee Relations

In this position...

The Specialist Employee Relations working under general direction is responsible for the resolution of employee relations issues such as conflicts disputes and disciplinary matters with fairness and consistency in a timely manner. This role conducts daily operations including investigations mediations and administration of company policies and procedures related to employee relations performance management and workplace conduct. Additionally the role stays updated on trends and industry practices within the employee relations domain collaborating with teams to implement training programs and ensuring compliance with policies. The role maintains accurate and confidential employee records and data related to employee relations matters.

What youll do...

• Coordinates with multiple stakeholders for the resolution of employee union and work council relations issues such as conflicts disputes and disciplinary matters with fairness and consistency in a timely manner in compliance with employment laws regulations and company policies. The role also assists managers with preparations for collective bargaining agreements and associated negotiations.
• Serves as the primary point of contact for articulating appropriate responses to cases investigations departures mediations between employees hearings litigations and related issues as per established standards practices procedures processes and timelines. Handles employee queries on the Ethics and compliance hotline.
• Implements company policies protocols and procedures in the domain of performance management systems including performance evaluations goal setting feedback mechanisms employee relations assessments and performance improvement plans in compliance with laws and regulations. Implements feedback mechanisms for employees to share suggestions on lean process improvement initiatives and assists with associated change management initiatives.
• Implements training programs for Managers across departments on employee relations subjects such as conflict resolution dispute management complaints goal setting performance feedback delivery etc. to achieve high employee motivation morale and a positive work environment.
• Participates in the delivery of employee relations special projects by representing the team as the prime contact coordinating with senior internal and industry personnel integrating data and information from multiple sources to identify trends and evaluating multiple tangible and intangible variables to develop solutions.
• Participates in determining the objectives and deliverables for continuous improvement projects to develop solutions and preventive measures to various operational problems for initiatives and programs across the Employee lifecycle in partnership with People Analytics and other HR teams and to subsequently track data and metrics to understand the effectiveness of the solutions.
• Coordinates with legal compliance and other HR teams for formulating effective responses for all types of discrimination charges and complaints.
• Delivers HR-specific communications related to employee contracts including employment terms and conditions workplace conduct performance management workforce retrenchment etc. as per established processes and updates related processes and procedures if necessary to ensure compliance and consistency with relevant laws and company policies.
• Implements company policies and procedures related to employee relations workplace conduct collective bargaining agreements and employee communication consistently as per established guidelines to enhance employee satisfaction and reduce turnover.
• Demonstrates full knowledge of industry best practices in employee relations subjects such as conflict resolution dispute management complaints goal setting and performance feedback delivery along with a strong understanding and application of related concepts and principles. Coaches and guides managers and employees on matters related to employee and labor relations.

Youll have...

• Bachelors Degree in Human Resources Organizational Development or any other related discipline or commensurate work experience.
• Minimum 5 years of work experience with a Bachelors degree preferably in Employee Relations Human Resources or a related field.

Even better you may have...

• Masters Degree in Human Resources Organizational Development or any other related discipline or commensurate work experience.
• Minimum 3 year of work experience with a Masters degree preferably in Employee Relations Human Resources or a related field.
• Certified Human Resource Professional (CHRP)
• Certified Labor Relations Professional (CLRP)
• Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional (SHRM-CP)

Work Requirements...

• Involves occasional (defined as one-third or less of the time) lifting of no more than 10 pounds at a time. Work is performed primarily in a seated position and entails no significant stooping standing climbing walking etc. Many sedentary jobs require good use of the hands and fingers for repetitive hand-finger actions. Working conditions occur within low to moderate noise levels related to the use of standard office or classroom equipment.

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. It may vary slightly based on business or geographic needs and is subject to being reviewed and updated :

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 vision and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care days paid parental leave new parent ramp-up programs subsidized back-up childcare 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: New Hire Benefits

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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