Job Descrption
In this position...
The Labor Affairs - Manager, Employee Relations position ensures the resolution of employee relations issues, such as conflicts, disputes, and disciplinary matters, with fairness and consistency in a timely manner. The role closely partners with HR leadership within the Plants and collaborates with other functions/ departments. The role also supervises the maintenance of accurate documentation, implementation of effective communication strategies, and investigation of escalated complaints. The role has expertise in interpreting and administering local and national labor agreements, analyzing trends, and providing guidance on policies and compliance, thereby contributing to a compliant and ethical work environment.
What you'll do...
- Manages resolution of employee union, and work council relations issues, such as conflicts, disputes, and disciplinary matters, with fairness and consistency in a timely manner. Ensures compliance with employment laws, regulations, and company policies. Actively participates in preparing collective bargaining agreements and in associated negotiations with employee unions.
- Develops and monitors case quality to ensure great overall experiences, develops internal reporting templates for senior HR management, HRBPs, and Employee relations teams and populates them.
- Responds to and resolves all types of discrimination charges and complaints and works with legal counsel on lawsuit discovery and litigation preparation. Coordinates with specialists, HR teams, people leaders, and employees for appropriate and fair implementation of people policies ensuring compliance and consistency.
- Develops long-term plans for the achievement of employee relations goals and initiatives in line with the organization’s long-term business strategy, objectives, and financial plans, ensuring optimal human resource utilization.
- Participates in the delivery of HR-specific communications and policies related to employee contracts including employment terms and conditions, code of conduct, workforce retrenchment, etc. whilst ensuring high employee motivation, morale, and a positive work environment.
- Interprets and administers company policies and procedures related to employee relations and workplace conduct, and ensures that policies are up-to-date, compliant with relevant laws, communicated effectively to employees, and consistently enforced.
- Oversees the maintenance of accurate and confidential employee records and data related to employee relations matters. Prepares reports and analytics to monitor employee relations trends and identify areas for improvement or intervention.
You'll have...
- Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, or any other related discipline or commensurate work experience.
- Minimum 8 years of work experience with a Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Employee Relations or a related field.
Even better, you may have...
- Master’s Degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, or any other related discipline or commensurate work experience.
- Minimum 5 years of work experience with a Master’s degree, preferably in Employee Relations or a related field.
- Certified Human Resource Professional (CHRP)
- Certified Labor Relations Professional (CLRP)
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 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
- 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.
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This position is a leadership level 6.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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