Senior Specialist, Employee Relations - Investigations

Ford • Chicago, IL

16h • Hybrid

About The Position

As part of the Human Resources team, you will help attract, hire, and retain top talent to achieve Ford Motor Company's vision. You will play a vital role in defining, developing, and maintaining a winning culture that empowers diverse individuals to work together. The team is seeking an investigator with a passion for employee relations and conducting robust investigations in a dynamic environment. This role emphasizes the important part employee relations professionals play in supporting company values and culture, requiring duties to be carried out with the highest integrity. The position requires the investigator to be in the plant at least four days per week, for various shifts, and may occasionally require travel outside of Chicago to assist other facilities across the United States.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• 3+ years of HR investigative experience.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in a manufacturing and/or complex multi facility environment.
• Prior experience specifically conducting EEO/harassment or other investigations.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced and matrixed work environment.
• Master's degree in a Human Resource related field.
• HR generalist and/or Labor specialist experience.
• Successful candidates should be able to demonstrate leadership behaviors and integrity combined with outstanding interpersonal, teambuilding, and oral /written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Investigate workplace issues/concerns raised through internal Company channels and some externally filed complaints, including complaints of employment discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and other violations of Company policy.
• Exhibit sound judgment in recommending outcomes for investigations.
• Partner with Human Resources and/or the Labor Relations team to ensure proper handling and disposition of these cases involving union represented and salaried employees.
• Work with various Company functions, operating committee members, the Office of the General Counsel, and outside counsel on related issues.
• Prepare, track, and maintain appropriate investigation documentation.
• Develop and implement investigation plans.
• Drive timely closure of open cases/concerns.
• Manage employee data and statements in a highly confidential manner.
• Draft concise and clear investigation reports.
• Partner cross functionally on investigations, discipline, performance management, and other aspects of employee relations.
• Serve as a strategic partner, promoting ethical and compliant behavior that is aligned with Company policy and government regulations, with fair and equal treatment for the workforce.
• Coach, counsel, and educate employees on HR policies, performance management, processes, programs, position eliminations, and strategies.
• Support grievance, arbitration and litigation process from investigations.
• Analyze case activity and determine trends/recommendations for proactive actions.
• Foster an effective, inclusive work environment/culture and relationships, balancing employee advocacy with stewardship of company goals and values.
• Conduct other duties as necessary to align with EEO regulations, and other internal and external policies and directives.

Benefits

• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage.
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more.
• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more.
• 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.
• A generous schedule of 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: Senior
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees