Sr Specialist Employee Relations Investigations Flex - Dearborn, MI

Job Description

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Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.

In this position...

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, you'll help us attract, hire, and retain the top talent we need to achieve our bold vision. You'll play a vital role in defining, developing, and maintaining the winning culture that empowers diverse individuals to work together and create the impossible. We're 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 you'll 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 based in Southeast Michigan. This position will support Chicago Illinois, Buffalo New York, and Southeast Michigan. At times up to 75% travel may be required to support those locations.

Responsibilities

What you'll 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

Additional Qualifications / Responsibilities

Qualifications

You'll have...

Bachelor's degree

3 years of HR investigative experience

Even better, you may have...

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

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've 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 builder...or 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 Year's Day

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

This position is a salary grade 8.

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

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.