Manager, HRBP

In this position...

Join us as the Manager - HRBP for Vandyke Electric Powertrain Center (VEPC) where youll lead a transformative HR organization in a dynamic and unionized environment. This is a powertrain facility dedicated to the electrification of Ford Motor Company with 1800 people. You will align HR functions with strategic business objectives working closely with Plant Leadership and central HR teams to deliver advanced HR solutions that enhance the employee experience and drive business success. Your expertise in union relations and employee engagement will be crucial in developing a high performing workplace that enhances both employee satisfaction and operational excellence. You will work closely with Plant Management and union leadership to drive transformational and strategic initiatives ensuring our workforce is empowered and equipped to achieve our production goals.

What youll do...

Business Partnership

• Provide strategic HR leadership as the trusted advisor for the manufacturing facility owning the full scope of HR functions including employee relations union relations benefits compensation training organizational development and communications.
• Build strong relationships with manufacturing operations leadership to provide valuable consulting and strategic guidance on HR matters that drive sustainable cultural change and support production objectives.
• Establish and maintain strong operator relationships grounded in respect for people to prevent small issues from becoming costly escalations while building the engagement and trust essential for operational excellence.
• Partner with leadership to implement standardized recruitment processes with thorough background checks and cultural fit assessments while designing comprehensive onboarding programs that include structured manager meetings and enhanced support during adjustment periods.
• Coach manufacturing leaders on effective communication practices visibility accessibility and maintaining consistent leadership practices that demonstrate reliability and promote honest timely dialogue with employees.
• Apply lean methodologies with progressive HR practices to drive operations to best-in-class levels while establishing equitable practices in wages PTO overtime job postings and management attention across all employees.
• Implement comprehensive recognition and reward systems workforce planning strategies and initiatives that promote employee engagement diversity and professional development in an inclusive high-performance culture.

People Leadership

• Lead and inspire a diverse HR team by fostering an inclusive collaborative environment that emphasizes continuous development and strategic alignment with organizational and HR-specific goals while modeling visibility accessibility and consistent leadership practices.
• Champion HR initiatives that drive performance excellence employee engagement and organizational culture. Ensure open communication and innovation empowering team members to contribute effectively as strategic business partners in advancing the companys success.

Employee & Union Relations

• Enhance collaborative communications by developing and maintaining a robust communication framework that facilitates regular transparent and constructive dialogue between union representatives and management while fostering respectful relationships and correct implementation of collective bargaining agreements.
• Maintains regular floor presence to proactively identify and address employee concerns before they escalate seeking opportunities to improve overall employee experience through methodical uncovering of root causes and corrective actions by starting at Gemba to uncover issues at their point of origin and preventing small problems from becoming larger organizational challenges through rigorous PDCA implementation and early intervention
• Collaborates closely with Operations Leadership and union representatives to ensure correct implementation and accurate interpretation of the collective bargaining agreement addressing inquiries grievances and other union-related issues for consistent application.
• Oversee resolution of employee and union issues including conflicts disputes and disciplinary matters ensuring fairness consistency and proportionate responses while maintaining follow-through on commitments.
• Co-create and manage innovative labor agreements to ensure the evolving needs of the workforce and business are met. Inclusive of local contract negotiations and administration of existing agreements to maximize the companys value of said contract while minimizing contractual leakages and disputes.
• Oversees and conducts investigations ensuring that all disciplinary issues grievances and arbitration matters are handled in a timely and effective manner. Assesses the severity of each case and escalates significant concerns to the HR Director and/or the Regional HR Sr. Director as required.
• Responds to and resolves all types of discrimination charges and complaints and works with legal counsel on lawsuit discovery and litigation preparation. Coordinates with specialists HR teams people leaders and employees for appropriate and fair implementation of people policies ensuring compliance and consistency.
• Prepares reports and analytics to monitor employee relations trends and identify areas for improvement or intervention.
• Executes corporate designed products and services impacting both the hourly and salaried populations.
• Fosters a positive and inclusive hourly and salaried employee experience through proactive initiatives based on feedback through employee opinion surveys suggestions and open-door policies to boost engagement and address areas for improvement.
• Works closely with health and safety leads to address employee health and wellness concerns implement wellness programs and partner to improve safety performance for a healthy and safe work environment.

Youll have...

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources Organizational Development or any other related discipline or commensurate work experience.
• 8-10 years of progressive or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.

Even better you may have...

• Masters degree in Human Resources Organizational Development or any other related discipline or commensurate work experience.
• SPHR or SHRM-SCP 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 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 leadership level 6.

For more information on salary and benefits click here: New Hire Benefits

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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