Manufacturing HR Business Partner

Description

In this position...

The Manufacturing HR Business Partner serves as a critical strategic partner and hands-on HR leader deeply embedded within our automotive manufacturing plants and parts depots. This role is responsible for supporting the hourly and salaried workforce collaborating closely with leadership to drive business objectives through a comprehensive HR lens. The HRBP will foster a positive and productive work environment manage all aspects of the employee lifecycle ensure compliance and champion talent development employee engagement and effective labor relations directly on the production floor. This position requires strong business acumen a proactive approach to problem-solving and an unwavering commitment to ethical practice and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

What youll do...

HR Business Partnership

• Strategic Business Partnership & Business Acumen : Serve as a trusted advisor to plant leadership translating business strategy into impactful HR initiatives that optimize organizational effectiveness and elevate the employee experience. Leverage deep operational acumen gained through immersive Gemba walks and direct engagement with leadership to proactively identify and address human capital needs within our lean manufacturing and logistics environments delivering strategically aligned HR solutions that directly accelerate business success and cultivate a high-performance culture.
• Talent Management & Workforce Transformation : Design and execute advanced talent management strategies encompassing performance optimization leadership development robust succession planning strategic compensation and integrated talent acquisition. Proactively analyze future workforce needs and capabilities implementing innovative hourly talent programs (e.g. apprenticeship pathways reskilling initiatives strategic placements) that build a high-performing engaged and resilient workforce pipeline essential for future growth and our organizational transformation.
• Data Storytelling and Workforce Planning : Champion a data-first approach leveraging HR analytics platforms (e.g. Visier Voice) to extract critical insights predict workforce trends and inform strategic decision-making at the operational leadership level. Lead complex change management initiatives across diverse stakeholder groups effectively shifting organizational mindsets and mitigating risks to successfully achieve critical business objectives during our ongoing lean and organizational transformation.
• Culture Development & Employee Advocacy : Champion a high-performance inclusive culture fostering open communication trust and mutual respect in alignment with our 7 Proactive Leadership Standards. Act as a visible and influential HR leader spearheading employee recognition diversity equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives and cultural events to significantly boost engagement and drive continuous organizational improvement. Maintain a proactive presence on the plant floor conducting regular engagements to build strong employee relationships ensure HR accessibility and proactively address general workplace concerns.
• External Relations & Community Stewardship : Orchestrate strategic interactions with local governmental agencies and lead impactful charitable initiatives significantly strengthening the plants community engagement and enhancing its positive external brand reputation.

Labor Relations Expertise

HR Operations

Qualifications

Youll have...

Even better you may have...

Work Requirements

This role requires onsite presence at the manufacturing plant to fulfill job responsibilities. Involves occasional (defined as one-third or less of the time) lifting of no more than 10 pounds at a time. Work is performed primarily in a seated position and entails no significant stooping climbing etc. Role does require time walking and standing on plant manufacturing floor at least 20% of the time. Many sedentary jobs require good use of the hands and fingers for repetitive hand-finger actions. Working conditions occur within low to moderate noise levels related to the use of standard office or classroom equipment.

Skills...

This description outlines the general nature and scope of work typically performed in this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties responsibilities knowledge skills work requirements etc. It may vary slightly based on business or geographic needs and is subject to being reviewed and updated periodically.

You may not check every box or your experience may look a little different from what weve 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 6.

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Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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Key Skills

Category Management,Channel Marketing,ABAP,Administration Support,Accident Investigation,AV

Employment Type : Full-Time

Department / Functional Area : Employee Relations

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1