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Ford Motor Company · 1 day ago

Senior Specialist, Employee Relations

Kansas City, MO

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

Ford Motor Company is undergoing a remarkable transformation and is seeking a Senior Specialist in Employee Relations to play a critical role in this movement. The position involves investigating workplace issues, ensuring compliance with company policies, and fostering an inclusive work environment while maintaining the highest integrity in employee relations practices.

AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesManufacturingTransportation

No H1B

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

HR investigative experienceEEO investigationsBachelor's degreeLabor relations experienceTeambuilding skillsMaster's degreeMulti-taskingInterpersonal skillsOral communicationWritten communication

Required

Bachelor's degree

3+ years of HR investigative experience

Preferred

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 fast-paced and matrixed work environment

Master's 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