Join us as the Plant HR Director at VanDyke Electric Powertrain Center, where you'll lead a transformative HR organization in a dynamic and unionized manufacturing environment. This 1,800 person facility produces some of the highest quality electric vehicle components for the Ford Motor Company and is a critical element to out supply chain. You will align HR functions with strategic business objectives, working closely with Plant Leadership and central HR teams to deliver advanced HR solutions that enhance the employee experience and drive business success. Your expertise in labor relations and employee engagement will be crucial in developing a high performing workplace that enhances both employee satisfaction and operational success. You will work closely with plant and union leadership to drive transformational and strategic initiatives, ensuring our workforce is empowered and equipped to achieve our goals.

You'll have… Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, or a related field. 8-10 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 3-5 years in a leadership role focused on HR operations and strategic HR leadership within a manufacturing or industrial setting. Significant expertise in driving transformation within a major multinational corporation. Proven experience working in a Plant environment. Even better, you'll have… SPHR or SHRM-SCP certification. Master’s Degree. Work Requirements… This role requires onsite presence at the manufacturing plant to fulfill job responsibilities. Involves occasional (defined as one-third or less of the time) lifting of no more than 10 pounds at a time. Work is performed primarily in a seated position and entails no significant stooping, standing, climbing, walking, etc. Many sedentary jobs require good use of the hands and fingers for repetitive hand-finger actions. Working conditions occur within low to moderate noise levels related to the use of standard office or classroom equipment. Skills: Business Acumen Change Management and Organizational Design Collaboration Compliance Conflict Resolution Critical Thinking Data Story Telling Drive for Results and Sense of Urgency Employee Advocacy Employee Relations Employment Laws and Regulations HR Information Systems HR Management Systems HR Programs and Policies Innovation Interpersonal Communication Leading Transformation Change Lean Methodology Performance Management Planning Problem Solving Resourcefulness Strong Interpersonal and Influencing Skills Talent Management This description outlines the general nature and scope of work typically performed in this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills, work requirements, etc. It may vary slightly based on business or geographic needs and is subject to being reviewed and updated periodically.

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 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 childcare 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 leadership level 5. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.