Job Description & Qualifications:

At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress! We also believe in providing you with the freedom to define and realize your dreams. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career potential as you help us define tomorrow’s transportation.

It takes outstanding people from every background imaginable to make our bold 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!

There are two Special Investigator positions being filled in the Michigan. These positions will require substantial onsite work within manufacturing plants, but a portion of the workweek can be done remotely. These positions will report directly to the Corporate People Matters COE Sr. Specialists. There will be some travel between plants involved in these positions.

What you’ll be able to do:

• Investigate workplace issues / concerns including:
• Complaints of employment discrimination, harassment, and retaliation
• Charges filed with state and federal government agencies (e.g., MI Department of Human Rights, EEOC)
• Work with operating committee members, the Office of the General Counsel and outside counsel on related charges
• Conduct virtual and in-person interviews onsite at manufacturing plant locations, as needed
• Prepare, supervise, and maintain appropriate investigation documentation
• Develop and implement investigation plans
• Drive prompt closure of open cases / concerns
• Lead employee data and statements in a highly confidential manner
• Review salaried investigations conducted by local HR personnel, provide feedback on the investigations process, and resolve appropriate action
• Serve as a strategic partner, promoting ethical and compliant behavior that is aligned to Company policy and government regulations, with fair and equal treatment for the workforce
• Coach, counsel, and educate employees on HR policies, processes, programs, and strategies
• Partner with HRLO to ensure proper handling and disposition of cases involving UAW represented employees
• Write grievance statement of facts for employment discrimination cases and support grievance and arbitration processes
• Analyze case activity aligned with Early Warning Indicators and the People Operating System
• Foster an effective, inclusive work environment / culture and relationships, balancing employee advocacy with stewardship of company goals and values
• Conduct other duties as are necessary to align with EEO regulations, and other internal and external policies and directives
• Special projects as needed

The minimum requirements we seek:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resource
• 2+ years of HR investigative experience
• 1+ years Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook)

Our preferred requirements:

• Master's degree in a Human Resource related field
• Prior experience in a manufacturing environment
• Prior experience specifically conducting EEO/harassment or other investigations
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced work environment.
• HR generalist experience
• Tenure working in a unionized environment
• Successful candidate should be able to demonstrate leadership behaviors combined with outstanding interpersonal, teambuilding, and oral /written communication skills

Location:

• Michigan

What you’ll receive in return:

As part of the Ford family, you’ll enjoy excellent compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes generous PTO, retirement, savings and stock investment plans, incentive compensation and much more. You’ll also experience exciting opportunities for professional and personal growth and recognition.

If you have what it takes to help us redefine the future of mobility, we’d love to have you join us.

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. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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.

For information on Ford’s salary and benefits, please visit:

https://corporate.ford.com/content/dam/corporate/us/en-us/documents/careers/2022-benefits-and-comp-GSR-sal-plan-1.pdf

At Ford, the health and safety of our employees is our top priority. Vaccination has been proven to play a critical role in combatting COVID-19. As a result, Ford has made the decision to require U.S. salaried employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless employees require an accommodation for religious or medical reasons. Being fully vaccinated means that an individual is at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen. As a condition of employment, newly hired employees will be required to provide proof of their COVID-19 vaccination or an approved medical or religious exemption.