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Ford Motor Company

Employee Relations & Threat Investigator (Manufacturing)

Ford Motor Company
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hybrid senior full-time $99,100-$166,200 Kansas City, MO

First indexed 29 Sept 2026

Description

We are seeking an investigator with a passion for safety, 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 threat and assault allegations within manufacturing and parts distribution
  • Exhibit sound judgment in recommending outcomes for investigations
  • Analyze behavior to identify concerning and potentially escalating situations
  • Partner with Human Resources, Labor Relations, and the Security 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, compliant, and safe behavior that is aligned with company policy and government regulations, with fair and equal treatment for the workforce
  • Support grievance, arbitration and litigation process from an investigations standpoint
  • 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

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree
  • 3+ years of investigative experience, corporate security, human resources investigations, or law enforcement
  • Strong objective interviewing, crisis de-escalation, emotional intelligence, threat assessment, meticulous report-writing and documentation

Benefits

  • 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
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