Senior Specialist, Employee Relations/Investigation

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 ambitious 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!

This position is placed in manufacturing plants in the Chicago area and reporting directly to the Corporate People Matters COE Sr. Specialists. There will be some travel between plants involved in these positions.

You'll have...

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

Even better, you may have...

• Prior experience specifically conducting EEO/harassment or other investigations
• Tenure working in a unionized environment
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced work environment.
• HR generalist experience
• Prior experience in a manufacturing environment
• Master's degree in a Human Resource related field

Join our team as we create tomorrow! We believe in putting people first, working together, and facing challenges head-on, because we’re Built Ford Tough. We’re one team striving to make people’s lives better while creating value, delivering excellence and ultimately going for the win.
Ford is 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:

• Established and active employee resource groups
• A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
• Paid time off for individual and team community service
• Tuition assistance
• Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
• Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members, and management leases

For a detailed look at our benefits, click here:

2023 Ford New Hire Benefits Summary

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.

What you’ll be able to do:

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