Manufacturing, HR Business Partner

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. At Ford, we're all a part of something bigger than ourselves. 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.

The Manufacturing HR Business Partner serves as a critical strategic partner and hands-on HR leader, deeply embedded within our automotive manufacturing plants and parts depots. This role is responsible for supporting the hourly and salaried workforce, collaborating closely with leadership to drive business objectives through a comprehensive HR lens.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Business Partnership & Business Acumen: Serve as a trusted advisor to plant leadership, translating business strategy into impactful HR initiatives that optimize organizational effectiveness and elevate the employee experience.
• Talent Management & Workforce Transformation: Design and execute advanced talent management strategies, encompassing performance optimization, leadership development, robust succession planning, strategic compensation, and integrated talent acquisition.
• Data Storytelling and Workforce Planning: Champion a data-first approach, leveraging HR analytics platforms to extract critical insights, predict workforce trends, and inform strategic decision-making at the operational leadership level.
• Culture Development & Employee Advocacy: Champion a high-performance, inclusive culture, fostering open communication, trust, and mutual respect in alignment with our 7 Proactive Leadership Standards.
• Labor Relations Expertise: Lead strategic engagement with labor unions and employee representatives, fostering a proactive and high-trust partnership essential for operational stability and continuous improvement.
• HR Operations: Lead comprehensive HR compliance and risk management, proactively identifying, assessing, and mitigating legal, reputational, and operational exposures across all employment laws and company policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Organizational Development, or any other related discipline or commensurate work experience required.
• Minimum 2-4 years of relevant HR and labor work experience with a bachelor’s degree, preferably in a manufacturing setting.