Senior Associate, Employee Relations

Ford Motor • Flat Rock, MI

355d

About The Position

The HR Associate, Employee Relations, working under general supervision, is responsible for applying existing organizational practices and procedures for the administration of resolutions to employee relations issues, including investigations into conflicts, disputes, and disciplinary matters, with fairness and consistency in a timely manner. The role supports the administration of company policies and procedures related to employee relations, performance management, and workplace conduct. The role applies research, information gathering, analytical and interpretation skills to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity to foster a compliant and ethical work environment. The role also works with Specialists to maintain accurate and confidential employee records and data related to employee relations matters. 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the consistent administration of company policies and procedures related to employee relations, workplace conduct, and employee communication as per established norms.
• Prepare the administrative documents and support resolution of employee, union, and work council relations issues, such as conflicts, disputes, wage violations, and disciplinary matters.
• Support managers with preparations for collective bargaining agreements and associated negotiations.
• Support managers in monitoring case quality to ensure an efficient and effective experience.
• Assist with the development of templates for internal reporting to senior HR management, HRBPs, and employee relations teams.
• Interpret defined company policies and practices to complete administrative tasks involved in the daily implementation of performance management systems.
• Assist specialists and senior specialists in the design and implementation of training programs for managers across departments on employee relations subjects.
• Assist Specialists and Senior Specialists for the delivery of employee relations special projects by liaising with external consultants.
• Conduct research into relevant issues, gathering information on industry-wide practices and standards.
• Assist Specialists and Managers in formulating effective responses for all types of discrimination charges and complaints.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records and data related to employee relations matters.
• Assist Specialists and Managers in the preparation of HR-specific communications and policies related to employee contracts.
• Regularly update existing HR-specific policies related to employee contracts, employee relations, performance management, workplace conduct, etc.
• Prepare materials required to process personnel changes, including salary changes, promotions, transfers, and terminations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees