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Manager, Human Resources Business Partner

Kansas City, MO, United StatesFull-time2026-10-21 → 2026-10-22

Core

Lead HR team and shape talent/culture at a high-volume vehicle manufacturing facility building Ford F-150 and Transit vans.

Role type

Manager, Human Resources Business Partner (Unionized Manufacturing)

Builds

High-performing workplace and operational excellence in vehicle assembly

Domain

Automotive manufacturing / Unionized labor relations

Required skills

Strategic HR leadership, Union relations, Employee engagement, Labor contract negotiation, Conflict resolution, Workforce planning, Lean methodologies, Compliance management

Preferred skills

Master's degree in HR, SPHR or SHRM-SCP certification

Technologies

Lean methodologies, PDCA, HR analytics tools

Responsibilities

Provide strategic HR leadership as trusted advisor for manufacturing facility, Build strong relationships with manufacturing operations leadership, Partner with leadership to implement standardized recruitment processes, Coach manufacturing leaders on effective communication practices, Enhance collaborative communications between union representatives and management, Oversee resolution of employee and union issues including conflicts and disciplinary matters, Prepare reports and analytics to monitor employee relations trends

Seniority

Manager, strategic leadership & team management