Senior Specialist, Employee Relations - Investigations

Investigator Position At Ford Motor Company

It takes outstanding people from every background imaginable to make our ambitious plans for the future a tangible reality. As part of our Human Resources team, you'll help us attract, hire, and retain the top talent we need to achieve our bold vision. You'll play a vital role in defining, developing, and maintaining the winning culture that empowers diverse individuals to work together and create the impossible. We're seeking change leaders, talent strategists, employee advocates, and culture architects to enable our teams, partners, and businesses to do and be their best. Come join the "people" people!

Our team is part of the incredible transformation underway at Ford Motor Company and you'll have a chance to be a part of that movement. We are seeking an investigator with a passion for employee relations and conducting robust investigations in a dynamic environment who appreciates the important role employee relations professionals play in supporting our values and culture and will carry out duties with the highest integrity. This role will primarily support our facilities in Ohio (Cleveland Engine Plant, Ohio Assembly Plant, Lime Engine Plant and Sharonville Stamping Plant). The investigator is required to work onsite at least four days per week, for various shifts. Travel outside of Ohio may occasionally be required to assist other facilities across the United States.

What You'll Do

• Investigate workplace issues / concerns raised through internal company channels and some externally filed complaints, including complaints of employment discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and other violations of Company policy
• Exhibit sound judgment in recommending outcomes for investigations
• Partner with Human Resources and / or the Labor Relations team to ensure proper handling and disposition of these cases involving union represented and salaried employees
• Work with various Company functions, operating committee members, the Office of the General Counsel, and outside counsel on related issues
• 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
• Serve as a strategic partner, promoting ethical and compliant behavior that is aligned with Company policy and government regulations, with fair and equal treatment for the workforce
• 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, balancing employee advocacy with stewardship of company goals and values
• Conduct other duties as necessary to align with EEO regulations, and other internal and external policies and directives

You'll Have

Even Better, You May Have

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply! As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like : will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builderor all the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including :

This position is a salary grade 8. For a detailed look at our benefits, click here : New Hire Benefits

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660. This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week.

Requisition ID : 54994