Manufacturing HRBP

Ford Motor Company • Kansas City, MO

2d • $86,600 - $144,900 • Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing HR Business Partner serves as a strategic partner and hands-on HR leader embedded within automotive manufacturing plants and parts depots. The role supports hourly and salaried employees and works closely with leadership to advance business objectives through HR initiatives. It fosters a productive work environment, manages the employee lifecycle, ensures compliance, and champions talent development, employee engagement, and labor relations on the production floor.

The position requires business acumen, proactive problem-solving, and a strong commitment to ethical practices and continuous improvement. The role is onsite at a manufacturing plant and requires working B Shift, Tuesday through Friday, 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, organizational development, or a related discipline, or commensurate work experience.
• 2–4 years of relevant HR and labor work experience with a bachelor's degree; manufacturing experience is preferred.
• Ability to work B Shift, Tuesday through Friday, 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
• Onsite presence at the manufacturing plant.
• Occasional lifting of no more than 10 pounds; ability to walk and stand on the manufacturing floor at least 20% of the time.
• Good use of hands and fingers for repetitive hand-finger actions.

Nice To Haves

• PHR or SHRM-CP certification.
• Certified Human Resource Professional (CHRP) certification.
• Certified Labor Relations Professional (CLRP) certification.
• Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) certification.
• Experience in a manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

• Advise plant leadership and translate business strategy into HR initiatives that improve organizational effectiveness and employee experience.
• Use operational knowledge, Gemba walks, and direct leadership engagement to identify workforce needs and deliver HR solutions in lean manufacturing and logistics environments.
• Design and execute talent strategies involving performance management, leadership development, succession planning, compensation, and talent acquisition.
• Analyze future workforce needs and implement hourly talent programs, including apprenticeships, reskilling, and strategic placements.
• Use HR analytics platforms such as Visier and Voice to identify workforce trends and inform operational decisions.
• Lead change management initiatives across stakeholder groups and help mitigate risks during lean and organizational transformation.
• Promote an inclusive, high-performance culture and lead employee recognition, DEI initiatives, and cultural events.
• Maintain a visible presence on the plant floor, build employee relationships, and address workplace concerns.
• Engage with local government agencies and lead charitable initiatives to strengthen community relationships and the plant's external reputation.
• Lead engagement with labor unions and employee representatives, support collective bargaining, and negotiate agreements.
• Resolve complex union grievances, arbitrations, and disciplinary matters; investigate sensitive union-related issues fairly and impartially.
• Interpret collective bargaining agreements and support consistent, ethical application of contractual terms, including representative compensation requirements.
• Lead HR compliance and risk management, collaborating with legal counsel and corporate investigative teams on ethics and compliance matters.
• Oversee payroll, attendance, vacation tracking, and leave programs including FMLA, workers' compensation, and ADA-related leave, using HRIS systems.
• Partner with safety and occupational health leaders on safety audits and employee wellness initiatives.

Benefits

• Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Paid parental leave and new parent ramp-up programs.
• Subsidized backup child care.
• 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.
• Vacation time, sick/personal time, and paid holidays, including between Christmas Eve and New Year's Day.

What This Job Offers

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