Senior Specialist, Employee Relations

Ford Motor Company • Buffalo, NY

5h • Onsite

About The 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.

The Senior Specialist, Employee Relations at a manufacturing plant is an on-site
position requiring a dynamic individual with a passion for employee relations
and a strong understanding of business operations. Working without appreciable
supervision, this role encompasses a wide range of responsibilities including
talent management, employee engagement, labor relations, compliance, and
community outreach. The specialist is responsible for the fair, consistent, and
timely resolution of employee relations issues such as conflicts, disputes, and
disciplinary matters. They design standard operating protocols and benchmarks
for investigations, cases, and mediations to enhance employee motivation. As a
subject matter expert on employee relations, the role advises leaders and
consults with teams on performance management, feedback mechanisms, delivery,
goal setting, workplace conduct, and employee retrenchment to ensure a positive
work environment across the organization. Strong communication, interpersonal,
and problem-solving skills are essential to foster a positive and productive
work environment, ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations,
and support the company's overall business objectives.

Requirements

• Passion for employee relations
• Strong understanding of business operations
• Strong communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

• Talent management
• Employee engagement
• Labor relations
• Compliance
• Community outreach
• Fair, consistent, and timely resolution of employee relations issues such as conflicts, disputes, and disciplinary matters
• Design standard operating protocols and benchmarks for investigations, cases, and mediations to enhance employee motivation
• Advise leaders and consult with teams on performance management, feedback mechanisms, delivery, goal setting, workplace conduct, and employee retrenchment

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed