Manager, Employee Relations

Ford; Dearborn, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 116,000 - 218,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Vehicle discount

Job summary

Ford Motor Company is seeking a Manager, Employee Relations, Job Security, US Union Affairs to oversee hourly employee movement and related contract provisions. You will partner with UAW, HR leadership, Operations, and Finance to ensure compliant administration and effective communication across locations.

The role requires strong union negotiation experience, data analysis skills, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams in a hybrid work setting.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of HR experience in manufacturing or unionized environments.
• Experience negotiating union contracts and liaising with labor unions.
• Strong data analysis skills and ability to translate metrics into actions.
• Proven leadership, communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer all provisions of the CBA related to job security, hiring and transfers.
• Interpret and administer contract provisions to resolve movement issues.
• Investigate job security concerns on behalf of the Company.
• Lead discussions with the UAW and coordinate with HR and Operations.
• Modernize job security processes and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Generate data reports on hiring, headcount and wage data for leadership.
• Own JSP Joint Programs SharePoint site and related programs.

Skills

HR leadership

Union negotiations

Data analysis

Leadership

MS Office

Communication

Negotiation

Conflict management

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We made history and now we work to transform the future – for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.

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…

The Manager, Employee Relations, Job Security, US Union Affairs is accountable for hourly employee movement and related contractual provisions. The role ensures the resolution of employee movement and hiring issues with Operations and the UAW. The role closely partners with HR leadership, Operations leadership, Finance and the UAW, as well as collaborates with other functions and departments. The role also supervises the maintenance of accurate documentation and tracking of hourly workforce planning, implementation of Collective Bargaining Agreement commitments, effective communication strategies, and investigation of escalated concerns. The role has expertise in interpreting and administering labor agreements, analyzing trends, and providing guidance on contract language and Company policies.

What you'll do…

• Administer all provisions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement in Volume I, Articles VIII and IX, and Appendices K, M, N, O and P, and related Letters of Understanding associated with job security, hourly hiring and transfers, hourly employee movement, conversion of Temporary employees, and product investments and associated hourly job sourcing.
• Interpret and administer contract provisions of the Job Security provisions to resolve issues or concerns that could impact employee movement, placement or hiring, including seniority dates, weeks worked and wage rates.
• Investigate Job Security concerns on behalf of the Company.
• Serve as lead Company representative for discussions with the UAW related to all Job Security matters.
• Modernize and streamline all Job Security processes associated with employee movement and hiring.
• Ensure compliance with all statutory and federal laws impacting the US hourly workforce.
• Collaborate with HR personnel, Executive Leadership, and Operations management across all locations, as well as the Union, regarding hourly employee movement, placement and hiring.
• Serve as the Labor Affairs, Job Security liaison with HRLO, IT, Operations, Employee Payments, GDIA, Finance, Benefits and OGC, covering all aspects of hourly employee movement, placement, hiring and associated personnel matters.
• Write and review local and national contract provisions when necessary during negotiations, and update administrative letters throughout the CBA period.
• Lead the negotiation subcommittee for Job Security/Sourcing.
• Create and generate various data reports in HCM and Excel, including hiring data and analysis, hourly evaluation review and analysis, and various headcount reports for all US locations for senior leadership and negotiations; partner with the HCM reporting team to initiate requests for new reports and validate data prior to launch.
• Serve as owner of the JSP Joint Programs SharePoint site.
• Serve as the Ford Executive Program Director of JSP UAW-Ford Joint Trusts

You'll have…

• 5+ years' experience in Human Resources
• Previous manufacturing plant experience, preferably at a leadership level
• Previous union contract negotiations experience
• Ability to analyze data and use technology to identify and diagnose business needs
• Ability to lead others to deliver cross-functional objectives and assignments
• Self-starter with strong time management skills and a keen eye for detail
• Working knowledge of all Microsoft Office applications
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation and persuasion skills
• Presence to successfully influence and interface with peers and UAW working partners
• Confident communication skills (written and verbal)
• Conflict management skills
• Team-oriented with a strong drive for results
• Bachelor's degree required

Even better you'll have…

Master's degree

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, we encourage you to apply!

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 6 and ranges from $115,500-$218,100.

Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.

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 with a requirement to be onsite four or more days per week.