Director, HR Business Partner - Connected Vehicles Software

Ford Motor Company; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic HR Business Partner to lead its people strategy in a transformative period. This hybrid role involves designing and executing HR programs that align with business objectives, enhancing organizational effectiveness, and fostering a culture of excellence. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in HR leadership, change management, and data analysis, ready to inspire teams and drive engagement. Join a forward-thinking organization that values diversity and innovation, and help shape the future of the workforce in a rapidly evolving industry.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage

Flexible family care days

Paid parental leave

Tuition assistance

Vehicle discounts

Paid community service days

Paid holidays

Paid time off with options to purchase additional vacation

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of relevant HR experience, with a focus on leadership and change management.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in HR or related field required.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR strategies and programs for the business unit, focusing on talent planning.
• Foster a culture of excellence and promote employee engagement.

Skills

Change Management

Data Analysis

Leadership

Organizational Development

Employee Engagement

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources

Master’s Degree in Organizational Development

Job description

As part of our Human Resources team, you’ll help us attract, hire, and retain top talent to achieve our bold vision. You’ll play a vital role in defining, developing, and maintaining a culture that empowers diverse individuals to work together and create the impossible. We seek change leaders, talent strategists, employee advocates, and culture architects to enable our teams, partners, and businesses to excel.

In this position…

The Director, HR Business Partner - Tech is a key member of the Electric Vehicles, Digital, and Design (EVD&D) HR Business Partner leadership team. You will lead the people strategy and HR delivery for a Ford software business unit, overseeing the performance and results of an HR Business Partner team. The role involves aligning business and HR strategies, developing scalable HR programs, and providing value-added services to leaders and employees that support organizational objectives.

If you are motivated by building scalable HR strategies during Ford’s historic transformation, this is your opportunity.

This is a hybrid role requiring at least 3 days/week in the Dearborn, MI office.

Qualifications

You’ll have...

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, or related discipline, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 8 years (Master’s) or 10 years (Bachelor’s) of relevant work experience.

Even better, you may have...

• Experience leading change management initiatives.
• Ability to navigate complex, ambiguous environments and deliver results.
• Demonstrated leadership and team inspiration skills.
• Strong data analysis and acumen.
• Proven track record of excellence in your career.
• Experience in a software technology company or related to software business units.
• People leadership experience managing HR teams.
• Experience leading complex organizational design changes.

We encourage candidates who believe they can bring value to Ford, even if they don’t check every box.

Benefits

We offer a variety of benefits, including:

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, and related programs.
• Family building benefits, including adoption and surrogacy expenses, fertility treatments.
• Vehicle discounts and management leases.
• Tuition assistance.
• Employee resource groups.
• Paid community service days.
• Paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s.
• Paid time off with options to purchase additional vacation.

Additional Information

This is a leadership level 5 position. For salary and benefits details, click here.

Visa sponsorship is not available. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. and verification will be required at hire.

Ford is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.

Onsite work of up to three days/week may be required for local candidates. #LI-Hybrid #LI-LC2

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, and execution of HR strategies and programs for the business unit, including organization design and talent planning.
• Foster a culture of excellence, coach leaders, and promote employee engagement and organizational change.
• Translate company objectives into tailored approaches for the business unit.
• Assess and enhance organizational effectiveness and employee satisfaction.
• Lead change management initiatives affecting thousands of employees.
• Implement organizational structures to improve performance with minimal disruption.
• Develop and execute workforce plans aligned with business needs.
• Provide expertise in employment law and talent management, including hiring, performance management, and rewards.
• Advise leaders on attracting, engaging, and retaining top talent, with a focus on technical capabilities.