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Manager, Employee Relations People Matters

Ford Motor


Job Location:

Dearborn, MI - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 115500 - 218100
Posted: 9 October 2026 (14 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 6 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Employee Relations

Job Summary

Description


In this position...

As Employee Relations Manager you will have a key role in helping to ensure a healthy work environment. The demands of this role are dynamic and require an individual who has a positive mindset and thrives on working hard to tackle challenging tasks and to build new processes products and individual must be a self-starter resilient and able to work in a fast-paced environment and have deep prior experience with performance management policy writing and investigating workplace concerns and addition to having a strong background in traditional employee relations the role will also support on impactful enterprise projects related to employee relations products policy and processes. This includes project management skills change management skills engaging and aligning key stakeholders reviewing existing policies and processes and updating with competitive practice along with a mindset for improving the employee experience.

This role will be based in Michigan and located at World Headquarters with expected occasional travel to Ford facilities inside and outside of Michigan as required in some cases up to 20% of the time.



Responsibilities

What youll do...

  • Providing high quality employee relations support that includes performance coaching and counseling supporting on disciplinary actions managing separations investigating and advising on complex HR matters ranging from employee concerns complaints and disputes to resolution responding to agency charges and advising on HR policies.
  • Assuring the quality of assigned employee relations programs and processes.
  • Prepare investigative documentation including interview notes and reports.
  • Using the case management system to manage and track cases from intake to resolution.
  • Collaborate well cross functionally to further the goals of the Company and Employee Relations team.
  • Partner with relevant control functions on investigations and outcomes.
  • Look for and drive process improvements and efficiencies to support high quality employee relations.
  • Proactively utilize data and metrics to inform improvements to policy process and training to educate employees.
  • Scan the external environment for regulations best practices and trends to be proactive and inform continuous improvement actions.
  • Internally the role will make recommendations to and liaise with operations and across HR.
  • Acting with the highest integrity.
  • Other duties as assigned.


Qualifications

Youll have...

  • Bachelors degree.
  • 5 experience conducting investigations.
  • Experience investigating and advising on complex HR matters
  • Passion for the employee and ability to empathize with their needs.
  • A collaborative and empathetic approach to solving problems with teams across Ford.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Resiliency creative thinking and strong problem-solving skills.

Even better you may have...

  • Masters degree in HR Business Law or other related subject areas
  • Employee relations performance management employment separations and investigations experience at a global company
  • Familiarity with Title VII ADEA ADA and related U.S. employment laws
  • Experience handling charges from the EEOC and similar state agencies
  • Proven ability to deliver high-quality results while handling multiple priorities.
  • Prior experience working with agile cross-functional teams.
  • Strong business acumen Possesses both systems thinking and holistic perspectives (understands how the different parts of the organization interact to generate results)
  • Demonstrates a growth mindset.
  • Aptitude for critical thinking
  • Self-starter capable of communicating across skill teams regions and at all levels.
  • Strong coaching and facilitation skills.

This description outlines the general nature and scope of work typically performed in this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties responsibilities knowledge skills work requirements etc. It may vary slightly based on business or geographic needs and is subject to being reviewed and updated periodically.

You may not check every box or your experience may look a little different from what weve 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 builderor 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 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 Years Day
  • Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

This position is leadership level 6 and ranges from $115500-$218100.

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

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

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 the United States if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability please call 1-.

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.

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Required Experience:

Manager


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