Plant Human Resources Generalist 

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the transportation future. We have a strong legacy of automotive success. We rise every day and roll up our sleeves to build a better world for our team members, our customers, our business, and our world. At Ford of Canada, we are part of something bigger than ourselves and our future is very bright. Windsor manufacturing operations strives to be a technical centre of excellence, forged in a rich history as the birthplace of the automotive industry in Canada, today producing engines and components for Ford’s most important and iconic vehicles. 

The Role:

If you are looking to become part of a dynamic, capable Human Resources team and demonstrate your skills, your search ends here. This team embraces our past and is committed to delivering our future, daily.

As part of the manufacturing Human Resources team you will help us attract, retain and develop top talent to deliver our bold vision and future as an industry leader. You will play a vital role in advancing a winning, collaborative culture that engages and empowers diverse views, working together as a broad team of professionals to deliver extraordinary results.

We’re seeking change agents, talent strategists, culture architects, and employee advocates who embrace each challenge as an opportunity to demonstrate human resources effectiveness and business partnership to enable our teams to deliver to perform at their very best.

This role reports to the Manager, Plant Human Resources Generalist, Windsor Site Operations, Ford of Canada Manufacturing, and will provide strategic Human Resources partnership to Operations leadership. You will work directly with senior leadership to develop and direct a Human Resources portfolio of services that enables delivery of the organization’s goals and fosters a positive and ethical work environment. You will partner with Human Resources leadership and peers to design and deliver solutions to optimize talent and the employee experience in your organization.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

The Minimum Requirements we seek:

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, or any other related discipline (Successful candidates will be required to provide proof of degree completion for the highest level of education attained.  If the degree was obtained from a school outside of Canada, an Education Credential Assessment report showing Canadian equivalency is also required.)One (1) + years of experience in a Human Resources roleMust be able to travel outside of Canada

Our Preferred Requirements:

Master’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development or any other related discipline 3+ years of experience in Human Resources role in a manufacturing Human Resources/Labour Relations settingCHRP/CHRL Professional Human Resources Certification In-depth experience in manufacturing processesDemonstrated ability to work as a team.Demonstrated conflict management skillsProven interpersonal skillsAbility to effectively engage with all employees in the organizationProven communication and problem-solving skills, including Six SigmaExcellent analytical, problem solving, and organization skills

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Ford of Canada is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a culturally diverse workforce. Accommodations for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment, selection and / or assessment processes, where needed, are available upon request. Please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require. 

Candidates for this position must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited does not sponsor work permit applications.

YOUR IMPACT:

The primary responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to:

Employee Relations and Business Partnership

Leverages knowledge of the business to develop rapport and relationships within their customer group to identify solutions that drive sustainable cultural change and support the achievement of business objectives.Supports the execution of human resources programs and services within their customer group to positively impact both the hourly and salaried employee life cycles.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. Supports Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (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 areas to build positive relationships with employees, ensure Human Resources availability, and develop ability to detect early warning indicators.Leverages lean methodology in collaboration with internal departments, external vendors, auditors, and consultants to make decisions, problem solve and drive effective change management programs.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.Ensures compliance with employment laws, regulations, and company policies. Supports interactions with local governmental agencies and coordinates charitable activities to support the plant's community engagement efforts.Monitors key workforce metrics to identify potential risks and mitigating actions that support recommendations for operating leaders that drive people decisions. Collaborates closely with customer group and relevant union representatives to ensure correct implementation and accurate interpretation of the collective agreement terms, addressing inquiries, grievances, and other union-related issues for consistent application. Resolves employee union issues, such as conflicts, disputes, and disciplinary matters, ensuring fairness, consistency, and timeliness. 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, Human Resources 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.Works closely with safety and occupational health leads to address employee health and wellness concerns, support safety audits, wellness programs.

Labour Relations

Resolves union issues such as conflicts, disputes, and disciplinary matters, with fairness and consistency in a timely manner. Actively participates in collective bargaining process and negotiations where support is needed. Ensures rep comp is completed accurately and timely within the constraints of the collective agreement.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.Executes payroll and attendance tracking processes including attendance hearings, updating system codes, vacation usage, and running necessary reports. Applies knowledge of leaves of absences policies, Employment Standards Act and Workplace Safety and Insurance Board.Supports the talent management process for hourly employees within their customer group including: TPT placement and tracking, support skill trades hiring / apprenticeship program administration, outside contracting, internal and external hourly hiring processes, reskilling, transferring, retirement separation packages, tracking and processing, team leader 30/60/90-day review processes, and workforce reporting.