Manager, Employee Relations
Core
Strategic HRBP leading HR functions, employee relations, and union relations for a manufacturing plant transitioning to electric vehicle production.
Role type
Manager, HR Business Partner (Unionized Manufacturing)
Builds
High-performing workplace culture, standardized recruitment processes, and collaborative labor agreements.
Domain
Automotive Manufacturing / Electric Vehicles (via careerplan.io/jobs/563568453756109-manager-employee-relations-at-ford)
Required skills
Union relations, collective bargaining agreement interpretation, employee relations, conflict resolution, grievance handling, strategic HR leadership, lean methodologies, data analytics (Power BI), stakeholder management, compliance.
Preferred skills
Master's degree in HR, SPHR or SHRM-SCP certification.
Technologies
Power BI
Responsibilities
Partner with plant leadership to align HR strategy with business objectives; manage union relations and negotiate labor agreements; resolve employee and union grievances and disciplinary matters; conduct investigations into discrimination and safety issues; coach manufacturing leaders on communication and engagement; implement workforce planning and recognition systems.
Seniority
Manager, strategic leadership