Plant Human Resources Generalist, Ford at BlueOval City, Tennessee Electric Vehicle Center

Ford Motor Company

25d ago

Job
Full-time
Junior Level
Consulting
People, HR & Administration
Stanton

AI generated summary

You need a relevant bachelor's degree, 1 year HR experience, greenfield startup experience, strong conflict management, leadership, analytical skills, and PHR or SHRM-CP certification.
You will manage employee relations, execute HR services, enhance engagement, ensure compliance, support investigations, and oversee payroll and attendance processes while fostering a positive work culture.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, organizational development or any other related discipline or commensurate work experience required.
Minimum 1 year of relevant HR and labor work or internship experience with a bachelor’s degree.
Greenfield start up experience.
Demonstrated experience delivering HR process improvements.
Proven exceptional conflict management skills.
Strong analytical, problem solving, and organizational skills.
Outstanding leadership, interpersonal, teambuilding, and communication skills.
Critical thinking, innovation, and collaboration skills.
Drive for results and sense of urgency.
PHR or SHRM-CP certification.

Responsibilities

Employee Relations and Business Partnership
Business Acumen : Leverages knowledge of the business to develop rapport and relationships within their customer group (ie: Team Managers) to identify solutions that drive sustainable cultural change and support the achievement of business objectives.
HR Service Delivery : Supports the execution of Labor COE and HRBO designed products and services within their customer group to positively impact both the hourly and salaried employee life cycles.
Employee Engagement : Fosters a positive and inclusive hourly and salary employee experience through proactive initiatives based on feedback through employee opinion surveys, suggestions, and open-door policies and DEI initiatives, to boost engagement and address areas for improvement, and engages in employee recognition events, planning, etc. Conducts daily floor walks in designated customer area to build positive relationships with employees, ensure HR availability, and develop ability to detect early warning indicators.
Lean Methodology : Leverages lean methodology in collaboration with internal departments, external vendors, auditors, and consultants to make decisions, problem solve and drive effective change management programs.
Employee Communication : Partners with local communications staff to implement roll out and execute relevant communications to foster an informed employee population and 2-way communication across all shifts.
Compliance : Ensures compliance with employment laws, regulations, and company policies.
Community Engagement : Supports interactions with local governmental agencies and coordinates charitable activities to support the plant's community engagement efforts.
Data Analytics : Monitors key workforce metrics to identify potential risks and mitigating actions that support recommendations for operating leaders that drive people decisions.
Investigations: Supports investigations within their assigned customer group, ensuring that all disciplinary issues, grievances, and arbitration matters are handled in a timely and effective manner. Assesses the severity of each case and escalates significant concerns to the Manager, HR Generalist as required. Escalates all types of discrimination charges and complaints in partnership with legal counsel on lawsuit discovery and litigation preparation. Leverages conflict resolution and critical thinking skills to conduct investigations.
Health and Safety: Works closely with safety and occupational health leads to address employee health and wellness concerns, support safety audits, wellness programs.
Employee Experience
Case Management: Effectively manages assigned cases and grievances within their customer group. Monitors volume for workload and emerging trends, Responds to ethics and compliance hotline as necessary.
Payroll, Time and Attendance: Executes payroll and attendance tracking processes including attendance hearings, issuing 10-day quit letters, updating system codes, vacation usage, and running necessary reports. Applies knowledge of leaves of absences policies, rules and regulations include the Family and Medical Leave Act and its interaction with worker’s compensation and Americans with Disabilities Act to administer and track in relevant HRIS systems.
Manpower Administration: Supports the talent management process for hourly employees within their customer group.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Plant Human Resources Generalist at Ford's BlueOval City, Tennessee Electric Vehicle Center.

What are the required qualifications for this position?

A Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, organizational development, or a related discipline is required, along with a minimum of 1 year of relevant HR and labor work or internship experience.

Is there a preference for additional experience?

Yes, having greenfield startup experience, demonstrated HR process improvements, and conflict management skills is preferred.

What does the HR Generalist role primarily involve?

The role involves employee relations, HR service delivery, employee engagement initiatives, compliance with employment laws, and community engagement efforts.

Are there any certifications that would be beneficial for this role?

Yes, PHR or SHRM-CP certification would be considered beneficial for this position.

What types of benefits does Ford offer for employees?

Ford offers immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage, flexible family care days, family-building benefits, tuition assistance, vehicle discount programs, and generous paid time off, among others.

Is visa sponsorship available for this position?

No, visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Are candidates required to have previous HR experience?

Yes, candidates should have at least 1 year of relevant HR and labor work or internship experience.

What is the main focus of the employee engagement initiatives?

The main focus is to foster a positive and inclusive employee experience through feedback mechanisms, recognition events, and diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

Where is the BlueOval City facility located?

The BlueOval City facility is located in West Tennessee.

Ford Motor Company

Automotive

Industry

10,001+

Employees

1903

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

We don't just make history -- we make the future. Ford put the world on wheels over a century ago, and our teams are re-inventing icons and creating groundbreaking connected and electric vehicles for the next century. We believe in serving our customers, our communities, and the world. If you do, too, come move the world and make the future with us. Ford is a global company with shared ideals and a deep sense of family. From our earliest days as a pioneer of modern transportation, we have sought to make the world a better place – one that benefits lives, communities and the planet. We are here to provide the means for every person to move and pursue their dreams, serving as a bridge between personal freedom and the future of mobility. In that pursuit, our 186,000 employees around the world help to set the pace of innovation every day.