Director, Human Resources Business Partner

Ford, Inc

Dearborn (MI)

Hybrid

USD 138,000 - 262,000

Full time

9 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Parental leave and family support

Vehicle discount program

Tuition assistance

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Ford Motor Company in Dearborn, MI is seeking a Director, HR Business Partner to lead the people strategy and HR delivery for a major product/functional domain. You will partner across HR to drive scalable programs and align business objectives with execution.

You will manage talent pipelines, workforce planning, and change initiatives while engaging senior leaders and building a high-performance culture in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, or related field, or equivalent experience.
10+ years of relevant HR experience with leadership responsibilities.
Proven ability to influence senior leaders and drive cross-functional initiatives.
Strong data storytelling and analytical capabilities to inform decisions.

Responsibilities

Lead design and execution of HR strategy and program delivery across the organization.
Partner with leaders to drive organizational design, change management, and workforce planning.
Own talent management lifecycle including acquisition, performance, rewards and retention.
Possibly lead a team of HR Business Partners and translate business priorities into HR actions.

Skills

People leadership

Influencing

Data analytics

Communication

Change management

Collaboration

Emotional resilience

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in HR/related field

Master’s degree preferred

Equivalent professional experience

Job description

Director, Human Resources Business Partner

Dearborn, MI, United States (Hybrid)

Job 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. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?

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.

In this position...

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 part of something bigger than ourselves. What will you make today?

If you are looking for an opportunity to be part of a dynamic Human Resources team, your search ends here! Ford has an exciting opening for a Director, HR Business Partner.

You will support customers such as the Global Product Design team, or the Advanced Driver Assistance and In Vehicle Infotainment teams which are coreto the Product Creation and Industrialization organization.

As a Director, HR Business Partner you will serve as a key member of the HR Business Partner team, leading the people strategy and HR delivery for an organization within Ford. You will partner across the HR function to drive scalable HR programs and talent initiatives, deliver value-added support to an organization’s leadership team, and translate business objectives into effective execution across the organization.

Responsibilities

What you'll do...

Lead the design, implementation, and execution of the organization’s HR strategy and overall HR program delivery, spanning organization design, talent and workforce planning, and all company and organization HR objectives.
Drive the organization and HR strategy toward a culture of excellence; prepare leaders and teams to embrace organizational change; and collaborate with HR and business leaders to ensure employees are engaged and inspired to deliver results in a dynamic, challenging environment.
Consult with senior business leaders to enhance organizational design & effectiveness, as well as drive employee engagement.
Translate company-wide objectives and initiatives into tailored strategies that meet the specific needs of the organization, technical leaders, and employees.
Lead large-scale change management planning and execution impacting hundreds to thousands of employees. Implement organizational structures that improve individual and organizational performance, including during periods of rapid change, while minimizing business disruption.
Develop and implement organization-specific people and workforce plans and roadmaps that align talent with business needs. Drives strategies to attract, engage, and retain world‑class talent to support business growth.
Own accountability for execution of the talent management lifecycle including talent acquisition, talent integration, performance management, total rewards management, employee engagement, and retention.
Based on business priorities and organizational requirements, this role may include people leadership responsibility to a team of HR Business Partners.

Qualifications

You’ll have...

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (preferred) in Human Resources, Organizational Development, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience
A minimum of 8 years of relevant experience with a Master’s degree or 10 years with a Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Human Resources or a related field
People leadership experience, including direct management of Human Resources team members
A record of establishing trust and credibility quickly with leaders and stakeholders at all levels
An ability to influence, challenge, and partner effectively across the organization
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Data and analytics skills, quantitative reasoning, and data storytelling expertise to inform decisions and drive outcomes
A demonstrated track record of working collaboratively in a team‑oriented environment
An action‑oriented, persistent, and courageous outlook when navigating complex situations
Willingness to work in person at Ford’s Dearborn, MI headquarters at least four days per week
A Proven track record of strong HR Business Partnership with experience in organizational design, talent management, and leading transformation.
Strong emotional resilience in the face of change and challenge

Even better, you may have...

Prior experience supporting a team with creative leaders.

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

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 of 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 child care 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 leadership level 5 and ranges from $138,240-261,720.

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.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.

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.

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