Manager, HR Business Partner

Ford Motor Company; Dearborn (MI); Hybrid; USD 113,000 - 213,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Paid time off

Vehicle discount program

Tuition assistance

Parental leave

Job summary

Ford Motor Company is seeking a Manager, HR Business Partner to lead strategic HR partnership with operations leaders at our Dearborn, MI HQ. This hybrid role requires influencing senior stakeholders, guiding talent and org design, and driving HR initiatives aligned to business goals.

You will collaborate across HR functions, support workforce planning, and lead change programs that deliver measurable business results. A Bachelor's degree and 5+ years HR experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field is required.
• Minimum 5+ years of HR experience.
• Willingness to relocate to Dearborn, MI as needed.
• Experience with organization design and change management.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic HR partnership to business operations leaders.
• Partner with senior leaders to shape and execute HR agendas.
• Coach and consult leaders on hiring, performance, rewards and org design.
• Support workforce planning, succession, and high-potential development.
• Lead organization design and medium-to-large scale change initiatives.

Skills

Communication skills

Influence & stakeholder management

Data storytelling

Team collaboration

Emotional resilience

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree in HR / MBA

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. What will you make today?

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

As a Manager, HR Business Partner, you will provide strategic HR partnership to business operations leaders in a function, market, or business unit. You will work closely with senior leaders to help shape and execute an HR agenda that enables delivery of the organization’s goals. In this role, you will partner closely with the HR Business Partner Director and your peers to optimize talent, engagement, and the overall employee experience.

What you’ll do

• HR consulting and coaching: Partner with business leaders to solve significant people and culture issues, providing guidance across key employment areas such as hiring, performance management, rewards, and organization design.
• Enabling business change: Collaborate with leaders to support and advance proactive People and Culture strategies aligned to business objectives.
• HR program advocacy: Communicate the business value of HR initiatives and support program rollouts in a way that minimizes disruption to operations.
• Talent Partnership: Work closely with business leaders and Human Resources Centers of Excellence (e.g., Talent and Recruiting) on key initiatives such as workforce planning, high-potential development, succession planning, etc.
• Organization Design and Change Management: Support leaders through organization design efforts and lead medium-to-large-scale change initiatives impacting teams and functions.

A great HR Business Partner is someone who

• Establishes trust and credibility quickly with leaders and stakeholders at all levels
• Demonstrates the ability to influence and appropriately challenge stakeholders across the organization
• Brings strong written and verbal communication skills
• Applies data and analytics, quantitative reasoning, and data storytelling to inform decisions and drive outcomes
• Works collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
• Is action-oriented, persistent, and courageous in navigating complex situations
• Is motivated, decisive, and driven to succeed in ambiguous, fast-paced environments
• Demonstrates strong emotional resilience in the face of change and challenge

You’ll have

• Bachelor’s degree
• 5+ years of HR experience
• Willingness to relocate, depending on location of job
• Experience with organization design and change management
• Willingness to work in person at Ford’s Dearborn, MI headquarters

Even better, you may have

• Master’s degree in Human Resources, an MBA with a concentration in human resources, or advanced degree in a related field (e.g., industrial/organizational psychology, organizational effectiveness, organizational development, human factors, social science)
• Experience in management consulting
• Experience supporting a global team
• Experience supporting Tech/Design teams
• Experience with recruiting, including executive recruiting, and onboarding
• Strong project management skills with a high level of attention to detail

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.

Benefits

• 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 $112,680-212,760.

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.