We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?
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.
In this position...
We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. What will you make today?
If you are looking for an opportunity to become part of a dynamic Human Resources team your search ends here! Ford has an exciting opening for a Manager, HR Business Partner.
As a Manager, HR Business Partner, you will provide strategic HR partnership to business operations leaders in a function, market, or business unit. You will work closely with senior leaders to help shape and execute an HR agenda that enables delivery of the organization’s goals. In this role, you will partner closely with the HR Business Partner Director and your peers to optimize talent, engagement, and the overall employee experience.
What you'll do...
HR Business Partners perform a specialized type of HR work focused on HR consulting with the business, including:
• HR consulting and coaching: Partner with business leaders to solve significant people and culture issues, providing guidance across key employment areas such as hiring, performance management, rewards, and organization design.
• Enabling business change: Collaborate with leaders to support and advance proactive People and Culture strategies aligned to business objectives.
• HR program advocacy: Communicate the business value of HR initiatives and support program rollouts in a way that minimizes disruption to operations.
• Talent Partnership: Work closely with business leaders and Human Resources Centers of Excellence (e.g., Talent and Recruiting) on key initiatives such as workforce planning, high-potential development, succession planning, etc.
• Organization Design and Change Management: Support leaders through organization design efforts and lead medium- to large-scale change initiatives impacting teams and functions.
A great HR Business Partner is someone who:
• Establishes trust and credibility quickly with leaders and stakeholders at all levels
• Demonstrates the ability to influence and appropriately challenge stakeholders across the organization
• Brings strong written and verbal communication skills
• Applies data and analytics, quantitative reasoning, and data storytelling to inform decisions and drive outcomes
• Works collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
• Is action-oriented, persistent, and courageous in navigating complex situations
• Is motivated, decisive, and driven to succeed in ambiguous, fast-paced environments
• Demonstrates strong emotional resilience in the face of change and challenge
You'll have...
• Bachelor’s degree
• 5+ years of HR experience
• Willingness to relocate, depending on location of job
• Experience with organization design and change management
• Willingness to work in person at Ford’s Dearborn, MI headquarters
Even better, you may have...
• Master’s degree in Human Resources, an MBA with a concentration in human resources, or advanced degree in a related field (e.g., industrial/organizational psychology, organizational effectiveness, organizational development, human factors, social science)
• Experience in management consulting
• Experience supporting a global team
• Experience supporting Tech/Design teams
• Experience with recruiting, including executive recruiting, and onboarding
• Strong project management skills with a high level of attention to detail
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 builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:
• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
• Tuition assistance
• Established and active employee resource groups
• Paid time off for individual and team community service
• A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
• This position is leadership level 6 and ranges from $112,680-212,760.
For more information on salary and benefits, click here: fordcareers.co
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. 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. #LI-Hybrid
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In this position...
If you are looking for an opportunity to become part of a dynamic Human Resources team your search ends here! Ford has an exciting opening for a Manager, HR Business Partner.
What you'll do...
HR Business Partners perform a specialized type of HR work focused on HR consulting with the business, including:
Enabling business change: Collaborate with leaders to support and advance proactive People and Culture strategies aligned to business objectives.
HR program advocacy: Communicate the business value of HR initiatives and support program rollouts in a way that minimizes disruption to operations.
Organization Design and Change Management: Support leaders through organization design efforts and lead medium- to large-scale change initiatives impacting teams and functions.
A great HR Business Partner is someone who:
Establishes trust and credibility quickly with leaders and stakeholders at all levels
Demonstrates the ability to influence and appropriately challenge stakeholders across the organization
Brings strong written and verbal communication skills
Applies data and analytics, quantitative reasoning, and data storytelling to inform decisions and drive outcomes
Works collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
Is action-oriented, persistent, and courageous in navigating complex situations
Is motivated, decisive, and driven to succeed in ambiguous, fast-paced environments
Demonstrates strong emotional resilience in the face of change and challenge
You'll have...
Bachelor’s degree
5+ years of HR experience
Willingness to relocate, depending on location of job
Experience with organization design and change management
Willingness to work in person at Ford’s Dearborn, MI headquarters
Even better, you may have...
Experience in management consulting
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