Job Description
The Senior Associate, Employee Relations, working under general direction, is
responsible for the resolution of employee relations issues, such as
conflicts, disputes, and disciplinary matters, with fairness and consistency
in a timely manner. This role conducts daily operations including
investigations, mediations, and administration of company policies and
procedures related to employee relations, performance management, and
workplace conduct. Additionally, the role stays updated on trends and industry
practices within the employee relations domain, collaborating with teams to
implement training programs, and ensuring compliance with policies. The role
maintains accurate and confidential employee records and data related to
employee relations matters.
Responsibilities
What you'll do
Coordinates with multiple stakeholders for the resolution of employee
union and work council relations issues, such as conflicts, disputes, and
disciplinary matters, with fairness and consistency in a timely manner in
compliance with employment laws, regulations, and company policies. The
role also assists managers with preparations for collective bargaining
agreements and associated negotiations.
Serves as the primary point of contact for articulating appropriate
responses to cases, investigations, departures, mediations between
employees, hearings, litigations, and related issues as per established
standards, practices, procedures, processes, and timelines. Handles
employee queries on the Ethics and compliance hotline.
Implements training programs for Managers across departments on employee
relations subjects such as conflict resolution, dispute management,
complaints, goal setting, performance feedback delivery, etc. to achieve
high employee motivation, morale, and a positive work environment.
Participates in the delivery of employee relations special projects by
representing the team as the primary contact, coordinating with senior
internal and industry personnel, integrating data and information from
multiple sources to identify trends, and evaluating multiple tangible and
intangible variables to develop solutions.
Participates in determining the objectives and deliverables for continuous
improvement projects to develop solutions and preventive measures to
various operational problems for initiatives and programs across the
Employee lifecycle in partnership with People Analytics and other HR
teams, and to subsequently track data and metrics to understand the
effectiveness of the solutions.
Coordinates with legal, compliance, and other HR teams for formulating
effective responses for all types of discrimination charges and
complaints.
Delivers HR-specific communications related to employee contracts,
including employment terms and conditions, workplace conduct, performance
management, workforce retrenchment, etc., as per established processes,
and updates related processes and procedures if necessary to ensure
compliance and consistency with relevant laws and company policies.
Implements company policies and procedures related to employee relations,
workplace conduct, collective bargaining agreements, and employee
communication consistently as per established guidelines to enhance
employee satisfaction and reduce turnover.
Demonstrates full knowledge of industry best practices in employee
relations subjects such as conflict resolution, dispute management,
complaints, goal setting, and performance feedback delivery, along with a
strong understanding and application of related concepts and principles.
Coaches and guides managers and employees on matters related to employee
and labor relations.
NOTE - This position requires rotation between the facility's multiple
shifts.
Qualifications
You'll have
Bachelor's degree Business, Human Resources, Labor Relations, or other
related field of study required.
Minimum 1 year of work experience with a Master's degree or 2 years of
work experience with a Bachelor's degree, preferably in Employee
Relations, Human Resources, or a related field.
2+ Years of Microsoft Office proficiency (Excel, Powerpoint, Word,
OneDrive)
Even better, you may have
Master's degree
2+ years human resources/labor relations work experience required
1+ years working with the UAW or other labor union in manufacturing
environment with daily interactions with union staff, hourly employees,
and leadership
Demonstrated conflict management skills and experience with delivering HR
process improvement actions
Strong analytical, problem solving, and organization skills
Ability to work closely and successfully with others in order to deliver
results
Ability to handle multiple assignment/projects simultaneously and meet
tight deadlines
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:
Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs,
subsidized back-up childcare 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.
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.
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More Information on Ford Motor Company
Ford Motor Company operates in the Automotive industry. The company is located
in Dearborn, MI and Palo Alto, CA. Ford Motor Company was founded in 1903. It
has 175633 total employees. It offers perks and benefits such as Flexible
Spending Account (FSA), Disability insurance, Dental insurance, Vision
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