Manager, Employee Relations Investigations
Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, MI, United States
Overview
Our team is part of the incredible transformation underway at Ford Motor Company, and you’ll have a chance to be a part of that movement. We are seeking an investigations manager with a passion for employee relations and conducting robust investigations in a dynamic environment who appreciates the important role employee relations professionals play in supporting our values and culture and will carry out duties with the highest integrity.
The Manager of Employee Relations Investigations is a key leadership role within the People Matters team. The role supervises a team of investigators responsible for investigating alleged violations of company policy at our manufacturing facilities, including the anti-harassment and non-discrimination policies, along with related retaliation claims. This position is a hybrid role based in Dearborn, MI. The role supports a team of investigators who cover multiple manufacturing sites in Michigan and Buffalo, NY. This role requires the manager to be in the plant at least four days per week, for various shifts. Some travel may be required.
Responsibilities
Managing investigator caseload
Determining trends using qualitative and quantitative data and reporting those trends to leadership and key stakeholders
Providing case updates to leadership, plant Labor/HR, union leadership, etc.
Determining consistent and proper disciplinary action along with other stakeholders
Conducting investigations
Managing a team of investigators, to include training, guidance, and performance management
Building and maintaining relationships with plant staff and Union representatives
Leading/supporting projects as needed
Finding efficiencies within the investigation process
Working cross functionally within the broader team to assist with areas of need
Reviewing investigations for thoroughness and quality
Ensuring compliance with applicable standards, including company policy and the collective bargaining agreement
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree
5+ years of HR investigative experience
3+ years of experience leading a team
Even better, you may have...
Prior experience in a manufacturing and/or complex multi facility environment
Prior experience specifically conducting EEO/harassment or other investigations
Prior experience working with a unionized workforce
Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast‑paced and matrixed work environment
JD or Master's degree in a Human Resource related field
HR generalist and/or Labor specialist experience
Experience working in a complex global company
Successful candidates should be able to demonstrate leadership behaviors and integrity combined with outstanding interpersonal, teambuilding, and oral/written communication skills
Benefits and Compensation 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.
Benefits include:
Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp‑up programs, subsidized back‑up childcare 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
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 on‑site four or more days per week.
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The Manager of Employee Relations Investigations is a key leadership role within the People Matters team. The role supervises a team of investigators responsible for investigating alleged violations of company policy at our manufacturing facilities, including the anti-harassment and non-discrimination policies, along with related retaliation claims. This position is a hybrid role based in Dearborn, MI. The role supports a team of investigators who cover multiple manufacturing sites in Michigan and Buffalo, NY. This role requires the manager to be in the plant at least four days per week, for various shifts. Some travel may be required.
Responsibilities
Managing investigator caseload
Determining trends using qualitative and quantitative data and reporting those trends to leadership and key stakeholders
Providing case updates to leadership, plant Labor/HR, union leadership, etc.
Determining consistent and proper disciplinary action along with other stakeholders
Conducting investigations
Managing a team of investigators, to include training, guidance, and performance management
Building and maintaining relationships with plant staff and Union representatives
Leading/supporting projects as needed
Finding efficiencies within the investigation process
Working cross functionally within the broader team to assist with areas of need
Reviewing investigations for thoroughness and quality
Ensuring compliance with applicable standards, including company policy and the collective bargaining agreement
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree
5+ years of HR investigative experience
3+ years of experience leading a team
Even better, you may have...
Prior experience in a manufacturing and/or complex multi facility environment
Prior experience specifically conducting EEO/harassment or other investigations
Prior experience working with a unionized workforce
Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast‑paced and matrixed work environment
JD or Master's degree in a Human Resource related field
HR generalist and/or Labor specialist experience
Experience working in a complex global company
Successful candidates should be able to demonstrate leadership behaviors and integrity combined with outstanding interpersonal, teambuilding, and oral/written communication skills
Benefits and Compensation 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.
Benefits include:
Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp‑up programs, subsidized back‑up childcare 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
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 on‑site four or more days per week.
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