Wage Administration and Labor Relations Specialist

Ford Motor • Dearborn, MI

8d • $84,480 - $141,360 • Hybrid

About The Position

In this position... The Wage Administration and Labor Relations Specialist role is responsible for ensuring pay accuracy and conducting analytical data analysis related to hourly compensation. This role involves developing tools and resources to support stakeholders in achieving accurate pay. This position demands strong attention to detail, analytical skills, executing project plans, collaborating with various stakeholders, and implementing processes and training materials.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or finance preferred or any other related discipline or commensurate work experience.
• Proficiency in working with payroll, timekeeping, and core HR systems.
• Proficient in collecting data and translating it into clear, impactful narratives through well-organized presentations.
• Highly organized with the ability to keep projects and tasks on time and delivered with quality.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to collaborate with various team members and stakeholders.
• Ability to execute tasks efficiently and manage project milestones without compromising quality.
• Strong analytical skills

Nice To Haves

• Union experience
• Manufacturing experience

Responsibilities

• Position Management & Wage Analyst : Responsible for creation and maintenance of all hourly positions including management of wage classifications and wage schedules.
• Wage Administration Pay Audits: Ensure high levels of data integrity by executing systematic audits of position elements, including employee type codes, service dates, and other critical position elements to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• COLA Administration and Oversight: Manage the administration of Cost of Living Adjustments (COLA), ensuring all rate changes are accurately calculated and implemented in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement.
• Wage Administration Cycle Plan: Manage the annual wage administration cycle plan including preparation and execution of recurring pay related instructions and guidelines.
• Pay Support: Serve as a key point of contact for wage administration support, providing expert guidance and escalation support to plant locations and stakeholders. Key areas of focus include: Overtime and AWS pay rules, back up pay, shift/crew premiums, paid time off, and holiday pay. Actively participate in GEMBA to identify root cause of pay discrepancies and implement solutions and training.
• Advanced Data Analytics: Extract and analyze large datasets to identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities. Requires robust analytical skills that provide actionable insights into business performance.
• Data Storytelling: Synthesize complex findings into clear, concise, and persuasive narratives.
• Presentations: Design and deliver presentations. Clear communication is tailored to various audiences, ensuring that data-driven recommendations are understood.
• Visualization Design: Create visually intuitive charts, graphs, and dashboards that highlight key performance indicators (KPI’s) and simplify complex data structures.
• Continuous Improvement: Lead objectives and deliverables for continuous improvement projects. This includes using LEAN tools to help deliver key performance indicators (KPIs) and identify preventive measures to improve pay accuracy.
• Labor CoE and Negotiations Support: Provide support to the Labor CoE in negotiations and other special projects as required.

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 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: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees