The HR Associate, Employee Relations, working under general supervision, is responsible for applying existing organizational practices and procedures for the administration of resolutions to employee relations issues, including investigations into conflicts, disputes, and disciplinary matters, with fairness and consistency in a timely manner. The role supports the administration of company policies and procedures related to employee relations, performance management, and workplace conduct. The role applies research, information gathering, analytical and interpretation skills to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity to foster a compliant and ethical work environment. The role also works with Specialists to maintain accurate and confidential employee records and data related to employee relations matters.
You'll have…
Highschool Diploma Minimum 1 year of work experience in Employee Relations, Human Resources, or a related field.Even better, you may have…
Bachelors degree in Human Resources or related field. Certified Human Resource Professional (CHRP) (Preferred) Certified Labor Relations Professional (CLRP) (Preferred) Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional (SHRM-CP)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 a salary grade 6.
For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSR-HTHD
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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What you'll do…
Assist with the consistent administration of company policies and procedures related to employee relations, workplace conduct, and employee communication as per established norms. Prepares the administrative documents and supports resolution of employee, union, and work council relations issues, such as conflicts, disputes, wage violations, and disciplinary matters, with fairness and consistency in a timely manner in compliance with laws, regulations, and company policies. The role also supports managers with preparations for collective bargaining agreements and associated negotiations.Support managers in monitoring case quality to ensure an efficient and effective experience and assists with the development of templates for internal reporting to senior HR management, HRBPs, and employee relations teams.
Interpret defined company policies and practices to complete administrative tasks involved in the daily implementation of performance management systems, including performance evaluations, goal setting, feedback mechanisms, and performance improvement plans.
Assist specialists and senior specialists in the design and implementation of training programs for managers across departments on employee relations subjects such as conflict resolution, dispute management, complaints, goal setting, performance feedback delivery, etc. with the objective of achieving high employee motivation, morale, and a positive work environment.
Assist Specialists and Senior Specialists for the delivery of employee relations special projects by liaising with external consultants, conducting research into relevant issues, gathering information on industry-wide practices and standards, organizing the information, and analyzing the same.
Assist Specialists and Managers in formulating effective responses for all types of discrimination charges and complaints through research, information gathering, and application of analytical ability; identifies inconsistencies, if any, and effectively brings them to the Managers’ attention.
Maintain accurate and confidential employee records and data related to employee relations matters, including changes in employment status and disciplinary history. Assists Specialists and Managers in the preparation of HR-specific communications and policies related to employee contracts, including employment terms and conditions, codes of conduct, workforce retrenchment, etc., as per established processes leading to the organizational objective of high employee motivation, morale, and a positive work environment.
Assist Specialists and Managers to regularly update existing HR-specific policies related to employee contracts, employee relations, performance management, workplace conduct, etc. to ensure compliance and consistency with relevant laws and companywide policies.
Prepare materials required to process personnel changes, including, but not limited to, salary changes, promotions, transfers, and terminations, and maintains a record of the associated timelines under the guidance of the manager.
Work Schedule:
Onsite Monday - Friday in Flat Rock, Michigan.
Day Shift: 6am -4pm eastern standard time.