The Manager, Labor & Employee Relations, is a key contributor to our large scale bargaining initiatives. This position is deeply rooted in labor relations within a unionized manufacturing environment. The role supports national and local collective bargaining agreement (CBA) processes, and collaborates cross-functionally with key stakeholders across the organization. This role may also manage 1–2 direct reports and support labor process standardization, and implementation.

You'll have…

Bachelor's degree in Industrial/Labor Relations, Human Resources, or related field (or commensurate experience) 6-10 years of labor relations experience in a manufacturing environment.Plant labor and/or management level labor relations experience is requiredDirect experience supporting national or regional collective bargaining negotiations and leading or participating in subcommittees.Functional proficiency with Microsoft Office software applications and SharePoint.Problem solving / conflict management skills. Project management skills. Excellent written and oral communication including presentation skills.Experience managing people and/or leading cross-functional teams. and ability to build consensus with stakeholders.Proven ability to work in a highly matrixed, fast-paced environment with union stakeholders at multiple levels.Familiarity with collective bargaining agreements, labor contract language, and grievance processes.Proficiency in Microsoft Office and SharePoint.Strong skills in data analysis, presentation development, and stakeholder communication.

Even better, you may have...

Master’s degree in Industrial/Labor Relations or related field.Experience interacting with the UAW (or similar large unions). Negotiations experienceExperience standardizing labor processes across multiple sites or business units.

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 LL6.
For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/LL6NonHTHD

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
 

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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. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.

 

 

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What you'll do…

Conduct external benchmarking on a variety of labor market and process items, create summaries, and present results.Lead objectives and deliverables for continuous improvement projects using LEAN tools to help deliver key performance indicators (KPIs) and identify preventive measures to keep processes working as designed. Lead/facilitate executive-level meetings.Develop and deliver ongoing labor process training to plant teams.Develop executive-level meeting materials/ presentations using MS Powerpoint.Lead/facilitate training workshops, including development of strategic communications.Develop and implement strategic communication plans.Support  negotiations subcommittee on a specified topic including: conducting benchmarking, data analysis, strategy presentations, and may serve as lead negotiator.Support negotiations language control process.Manage logistical and operational support for National Negotiations (facilities, budget, services).Ad hoc research and other assignments as required.Collaborate cross-functionally.