Manager, Employee Relations

Ford Motor Company

Manager of Employee Relations at BlueOval Battery Park Michigan supporting HR strategy and guiding leadership in manufacturing operations. Focused on transformational change and employee engagement.

Posted 4/25/2026full-timeMarshall • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $115,500 - $218,100 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide Human Resources support and guidance to BlueOval Battery Michigan leadership including the planning, development, launch and implementation of business strategy
Assist in gaining alignment in related Human Resources processes and procedures to enable a competitive Battery Manufacturing framework and positive employee experiences
Build strategic alignment with the partner(s) on the HR Delivery Model while driving process improvements and efficiencies to support high quality employee relations
Assure the quality of assigned employee relations programs and processes including engagement surveys
Collaborate well cross functionally to further the goals of the Company and Employee Relations team
Advise on complex HR matters ranging from employee concerns, complaints, and disputes from inception to resolution
Provide support to Talent Acquisition, Workforce Development, Employee Relations, Total Rewards, HR Information Technology, etc. as well as support in driving strategic alignment with key partners and stakeholders
Ability to communicate complex ideas/findings clearly and concisely
Proactively utilize data and metrics to identify employee trends and 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

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field
6+ years' experience in Human Resources processes including, but not limited to, compensation planning, salaried personnel relations, hourly employee and labor relations, performance management, employee coaching/counseling, employee engagement, employee development, organization development and workforce planning
Strong business acumen, including financial analysis
Demonstrated project management skills
Experience partnering with cross-functional teams
Proficiency with Microsoft Office software applications
Strong oral and written communication skills
Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team
Strong analytical, problem solving, and organization skills
Master's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred
Prior Human Resources in Manufacturing settings is preferred
Demonstrated ability to coordinate resources across multiple functions
Strong interpersonal, negotiation and conflict management skill
Ability to guide and influence all levels

Benefits

Comp & perks

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.

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Hard Skills & Tools

human resources processescompensation planningemployee relationsperformance managementemployee coachingemployee engagementworkforce planningfinancial analysisproject management

Soft Skills

strong communication skillsanalytical skillsproblem solvingorganizational skillsinterpersonal skillsnegotiation skillsconflict managementteam collaborationinfluencing skills

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in human resourcesBachelor's degree in Business AdministrationMaster's degree in human resourcesMaster's degree in Business Administration