Director, HR Business Partner

Ford • Dearborn, MI

3d • $138,240 - $261,720 • Hybrid

About The Position

Ford Motor Company is hiring a Director, HR Business Partner to support the Advanced Driver Assistance and In Vehicle Infotainment teams within the Product Creation and Industrialization organization. The role leads people strategy and HR delivery for an organization, partners across HR to deliver scalable programs and talent initiatives, supports the organization’s leadership team, and translates business objectives into effective execution.

The position leads HR strategy and program delivery, including organization design, talent and workforce planning, and company and organizational HR objectives. It advises senior leaders on organizational effectiveness and employee engagement, prepares teams for change, and develops people plans aligned with business needs. The role owns execution across the talent management lifecycle and may include direct leadership of a team of HR Business Partners, depending on business priorities.

This is a hybrid position based at Ford’s Dearborn, Michigan headquarters, with an expectation to work in person at least four days per week. The stated salary range is $138,240–$261,720. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
• At least 8 years of relevant experience with a Master’s degree or 10 years with a Bachelor’s degree; preferably in Human Resources or a related field.
• People leadership experience, including direct management of Human Resources team members.
• Ability to establish trust and credibility quickly with leaders and stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to influence, challenge, and partner effectively across the organization.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Data and analytics skills, quantitative reasoning, and data storytelling expertise to inform decisions and drive outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Action-oriented, persistent, and courageous outlook when navigating complex situations.
• Willingness to work in person at Ford’s Dearborn, Michigan headquarters at least four days per week.
• Proven track record of strong HR business partnership, with experience in organizational design, talent management, and leading transformation.
• Strong emotional resilience in the face of change and challenge.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience supporting a team with creative leaders.
• A Master’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, or a related discipline is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, and execution of the organization’s HR strategy and overall HR program delivery, including organization design, talent and workforce planning, and company and organization HR objectives.
• Drive the organization and HR strategy toward a culture of excellence; prepare leaders and teams for organizational change; and collaborate with HR and business leaders to support employee engagement and results.
• Consult with senior business leaders to improve organizational design and effectiveness and drive employee engagement.
• Translate company-wide objectives and initiatives into tailored strategies for the organization, technical leaders, and employees.
• Lead large-scale change management planning and execution affecting hundreds to thousands of employees, and implement organizational structures that improve performance while minimizing business disruption.
• Develop and implement organization-specific people and workforce plans and roadmaps aligned with business needs.
• Drive strategies to attract, engage, and retain talent to support business growth.
• Own execution of the talent management lifecycle, including talent acquisition, talent integration, performance management, total rewards management, employee engagement, and retention.
• Depending on business priorities and organizational requirements, lead a team of HR Business Partners.

Benefits

• Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, and subsidized back-up child care.
• Family-building benefits, including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement and fertility treatments.
• 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.
• Paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day.
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director