Investigator, Employee Relations
Core
Investigate workplace issues including discrimination, harassment, and retaliation; manage employee data and statements confidentially; draft reports and recommend outcomes.
Role type
Senior HR Investigator (Employee Relations)
Builds
Investigation documentation, reports, and case closure for Ford Motor Company
Domain
Manufacturing / Human Resources
Required skills
HR investigative experience, sound judgment, cross-functional partnership, case analysis, trend analysis, coaching and counseling, policy compliance, confidential data management, report drafting
Preferred skills
Manufacturing environment experience, EEO/harassment investigation experience, multi-tasking in matrixed environments, Master's in HR, Labor specialist experience
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Investigate workplace issues/concerns raised through internal Company channels and some externally filed complaints; Exhibit sound judgment in recommending outcomes for investigations; Partner with Human Resources and/or the Labor Relations team; Work with various Company functions, operating committee members, the Office of the General Counsel, and outside counsel; 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; 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; Conduct other duties as necessary to align with EEO regulations, and other internal and external policies and directives