HR Business Advisor

Ford•Chicago Heights, IL

2d•$99,100 - $166,200•Onsite

About The Position

In this position, as part of our Human Resources team, you’ll help us attract, hire and retain the top talent we need to achieve our bold vision. You’ll play a vital role in defining, developing and maintaining the winning culture that empowers diverse individuals to work together and create the impossible. We’re seeking change leaders, talent strategists, employee advocates and culture architects to enable our teams, partners, and businesses to do and be their best.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
2+ years of Human Resources Generalist experience
2+ years of Microsoft Office experience to include Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree
Experience working with the UAW or other labor union
Demonstrated experience delivering HR process improvements
Proven exceptional conflict management skills
Strong analytical, problem solving, and organizational skills
Outstanding leadership, interpersonal, teambuilding, and communication skills
HR Business Partner experience including project management, change management and/or organizational development

Responsibilities

Oversee the day-to-day functions of the Labor Relations Office.
Maintain positive union/management relations.
Be responsible for oversight of hourly employee administration across crews/shifts.
Coordinate and/or assist in UAW contract negotiations, implementation and/or ongoing administration of the Master and Local Collective Bargaining Agreements.
Support HR efforts related to investigations, governmental inquiries / charges, grievance resolution, performance and absence management, complaints of unfair employment practices / discrimination, and disciplinary action.
Responsible for administration of union representative compensation.
Investigate and prepare responses to grievances and EEOC complaints.
Coordinate the medical placement and manpower planning process.
Support hourly personnel recruiting and hiring, Personnel Relations activities and health and safety activities as required.
Deliver HR products and services, including labor agreements, in accordance with applicable employment laws, regulatory agencies, regulations, policies, and practices (e.g. ethics, health and safety).
Build strong relationships with operations partners, Union representatives, HR colleagues and experts, and other business partners to jointly deliver business objectives and resolve issues.
Coach, counsel, and educate salaried operations partners on HR policies, processes, programs and strategies.
Analyze data and use technology to proactively identify and diagnose business needs / opportunities and develop solutions to meet those needs.
Work in a manufacturing environment, including shift work as required (including nights and weekends, as assigned).

Benefits

Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care days
Paid parental leave
New parent ramp-up programs
Subsidized back-up childcare
Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
Fertility treatments
Vehicle discount program for employees and family members
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
Option to purchase additional vacation time