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... 

Join us as the Manager - HRBP for PS&L – Distribution & Logistics for the west and Central Region where you'll lead a transformative HR organization in a dynamic and unionized environment. This is a Region with 7 distributions sites, ~500 people. You will align HR functions with strategic business objectives, working closely with Operations Leadership and central HR teams to deliver advanced HR solutions that enhance the employee experience and drive business success. Your expertise in union relations and employee engagement will be crucial in developing a high-performing workplace that enhances both employee satisfaction and operational excellence. 

You will work closely with the leadership team to drive transformational and strategic initiatives, ensuring our workforce is empowered and equipped to achieve our goals.

You'll have...

Bachelor’s degree or master’s Degree (preferred) in Human Resources, Organizational Development or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience. 8-10 years of progressive experience in Human Resources, with at least 3-5 years in a leadership role focused on HR operations and strategic HR leadership in a manufacturing or industrial setting.

Even better, you may have...

SPHR or SHRM-SCP certification

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 a leadership level 6.

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: New Hire Benefits

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. 

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What you'll do...

Business Partnership

Cultivating strong employee relationships based on respect to prevent escalations and enhance engagement and trust for operational excellence. Collaborating with leadership to implement standardized recruitment processes, including thorough background checks and cultural fit assessments, and designing comprehensive onboarding programs with structured manager meetings and support during adjustment periods. Coaching operations leaders on effective communication, visibility, accessibility, and consistent leadership practices to promote reliability and honest dialogue. Applying lean methodologies and progressive HR practices to achieve best-in-class operations, ensuring equitable practices in wages, PTO, overtime, job postings, and management attention. Implementing comprehensive recognition and reward systems, workforce planning strategies, and initiatives that promote employee engagement, diversity, and professional development within an inclusive, high-performance culture.

Employee & Union Relations

Develop and maintain a robust communication framework for constructive dialogue between union representatives and management, ensuring accurate interpretation and consistent implementation of collective bargaining agreements (CBAs). This includes co-creating and managing innovative labor agreements, conducting local contract negotiations, and administering existing agreements to maximize value and minimize disputes. Maintain a regular floor presence to proactively identify and address employee concerns using Gemba principles and PDCA to uncover root causes and prevent escalation. Oversee the fair and consistent resolution of all employee and union issues, including conflicts, disputes, and disciplinary matters. Lead and conduct thorough investigations into disciplinary issues, grievances, and discrimination charges, escalating significant concerns as needed. Collaborate with legal counsel on lawsuit discovery and litigation, ensuring compliance and consistent application of people policies. Foster a positive and inclusive employee experience through proactive initiatives, including executing corporate HR programs and utilizing feedback from surveys and open-door policies. Prepare reports and analytics to monitor employee relations trends and partner with health and safety leads to address wellness concerns and improve safety performance.

People Leadership

Lead and inspire a diverse HR team by fostering an inclusive, collaborative environment that emphasizes continuous development and strategic alignment with organizational and HR-specific goals. Champion HR initiatives that drive performance excellence, employee engagement, and organizational culture. Ensure open communication and innovation, empowering team members to contribute effectively as strategic business partners in advancing the company's success.