Specialist, Employee Relations, Ford Energy
Core
Act as a trusted advisor to frontline and mid-level operational leaders, providing guidance on performance management, policy application, and employee engagement while resolving complex employee inquiries.
Role type
Specialist, Employee Relations (HR Generalist)
Builds
Grid-scale and commercial DC battery energy storage systems (BESS) for the U.S. energy grid
Domain
Manufacturing / Energy Storage
Required skills
Performance management coaching, conflict resolution, HR compliance (FMLA, ADA, FLSA, OSHA), data integrity in HCM systems, workforce planning support, process improvement, timekeeping administration, policy development
Preferred skills
PHR or SHRM-CP certification, manufacturing or industrial startup HR experience, Oracle HCM systems expertise
Technologies
Oracle, WorkDay, SAP, Visier, Microsoft Excel
Responsibilities
Guide frontline leaders through performance management processes including PIPs; resolve standard employee inquiries, complaints, and conflicts; support HRBPs in local workforce planning; investigate and resolve elevated HR inquiries requiring cross-functional coordination; maintain high HCM data integrity; develop and update standard work instructions for HR processes; ensure compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws
Seniority
Mid-level Specialist (3–5 years experience)