Director, Human Resources Business Partner

Ford Motor Company • Dearborn, MI

1d • $138,240 - $261,720 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Director, Human Resources Business Partner serves as a key member of Ford’s HR Business Partner team, leading people strategy and HR program delivery for an organization within Ford. The role supports organizations such as Global Product Design, Advanced Driver Assistance, and In Vehicle Infotainment within Product Creation and Industrialization. It partners across HR to drive scalable programs and talent initiatives, support organizational leadership, and translate business objectives into effective execution.

The position leads organization design, talent and workforce planning, change management, and the full talent management lifecycle. It consults with senior leaders to improve organizational effectiveness and employee engagement, and develops people strategies that attract, engage, and retain talent. The role may include direct leadership of a team of HR Business Partners, depending on business priorities and organizational requirements.

This is a hybrid position. Candidates within commuting distance of a Ford hub location may be required to work onsite four or more days per week; the qualifications specify willingness to work in person at Ford’s Dearborn, Michigan headquarters at least four days per week. The 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; the degree is listed as preferred.
• 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 approach to 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.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; employment eligibility verification is required at hire.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience supporting a team with creative leaders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, and execution of the organization’s HR strategy and HR program delivery, including organization design, talent and workforce planning, and company and organization HR objectives.
• Advance 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 performance.
• Consult with senior business leaders to enhance 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, provide people leadership to 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.
• 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