# Senior Specialist (Investigator), Employee Relations **Company**: Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited **Location**: Oakville, ON **Work arrangement**: hybrid **Experience**: senior **Job type**: full-time **Salary**: $87,000.00 - $137,000.00 **Category**: HR **Industry**: Automotive **Apply**: https://efds.fa.em5.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/71611?utm_source=yubhub.co&utm_medium=jobs_feed&utm_campaign=apply **Canonical**: https://yubhub.co/jobs/job_351888ab-4ab ## Description 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, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Our team is part of the incredible transformation underway at Ford 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. **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 team to ensure proper handling and disposition of these cases involving 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 - Perform other duties as necessary to align with local regulations, and other internal and external policies and directives **Qualifications** - Bachelor's degree - 3+ years of HR investigative experience **Preferred Requirements** - Prior experience in a manufacturing and/or complex multi facility environment - Prior experience specifically conducting harassment/discrimination 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 **Additional Information** - This posting is for an existing vacancy within our team. - The expected annual salary range for this Ford of Canada position is $87,000.00 - $137,000.00 and individuals may be eligible to participate in our Annual Compensation bonus program. - Successful candidates will be required to provide proof of degree completion for the highest level of education attained. If the degree was obtained from a school outside of Canada, an Education Credential Assessment report showing Canadian equivalency is also required. - We thank all candidates for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. - Accommodations for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment processes, where needed, are available upon request. Please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require. - Candidates for this position must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited, does not sponsor work permit applications. - This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week. ## Skills ### Required - HR investigative experience - Bachelor's degree ### Nice to have - Prior experience in a manufacturing and/or complex multi facility environment - Prior experience specifically conducting harassment/discrimination or other investigations - Master's degree in a Human Resource related field - HR generalist and/or Labor specialist experience --- Source: [Apply at efds.fa.em5.oraclecloud.com](https://efds.fa.em5.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/71611?utm_source=yubhub.co&utm_medium=jobs_feed&utm_campaign=apply)