Director, Human Resources Business Partner

Ford • Dearborn, MI

1d • $138,240 - $261,720 • Hybrid

About The Position

Ford is hiring a Director, HR Business Partner to lead people strategy and HR delivery for an organization within Ford, supporting teams such as Global Product Design, Advanced Driver Assistance, or In Vehicle Infotainment within Product Creation and Industrialization. The role partners across HR and with business leadership to deliver scalable HR programs and talent initiatives, support the organization’s leadership team, and translate business objectives into effective execution.

The Director leads the design, implementation, and execution of the organization’s HR strategy and program delivery, including organization design, talent and workforce planning, and company and organization HR objectives. The role advances a culture of excellence, supports leaders and teams through organizational change, and develops people and workforce plans aligned with business needs. Depending on business priorities and organizational requirements, the position may include direct leadership of a team of HR Business Partners.

The position is hybrid and requires willingness to work in person at Ford’s Dearborn, Michigan headquarters at least four days per week. Candidates within commuting distance of a Ford hub may be required to work onsite four or more days per week. The role is leadership level 5, with a stated salary range of $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.
• Track record of establishing 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.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States; employment eligibility will be verified at hire.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience supporting a team with creative leaders.
• 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.
• Advance the organization and HR strategy toward a culture of excellence and prepare leaders and teams to embrace organizational change.
• Collaborate with HR and business leaders to help employees remain engaged and inspired to deliver results in a dynamic environment.
• 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 individual and organizational performance while minimizing business disruption.
• Develop and implement organization-specific people and workforce plans and roadmaps that align talent with business needs.
• Drive strategies to attract, engage, and retain talent in support of 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.
• 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