Senior Employee Relations Manager | Investigations & Policy

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Parental leave

Back-up childcare

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Ford is seeking an Employee Relations Manager to help ensure a healthy work environment at its World Headquarters in Michigan, with occasional travel to Ford facilities up to 20%. You will lead investigations, policy writing, and performance coaching while partnering with HR and operations across the enterprise.

The role requires strong communication, project management, and a proactive mindset to improve policies and employee experience in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5+ years of experience conducting investigations.
• Experience advising on complex HR matters.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality employee relations support including coaching, disciplinary actions, and investigations.
• Assure quality of employee relations programs and processes.
• Prepare investigative documentation and interview notes.
• Use case management system to track cases from intake to resolution.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to support Ford's goals.
• Partner with control functions on investigations and outcomes.

Skills

Investigations

Policy writing

Communication skills

Change management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in HR or related field

Job description

Ford is seeking an Employee Relations Manager to help ensure a healthy work environment at its World Headquarters in Michigan, with occasional travel to Ford facilities up to 20%. You will lead investigations, policy writing, and performance coaching while partnering with HR and operations across the enterprise.

The role requires strong communication, project management, and a proactive mindset to improve policies and employee experience in a fast-paced setting.