Plant HR Senior Generalist

Ford Motor Company

2mo ago

Job
Full-time
Senior Level
People, HR & Administration
Business, Operations & Strategy
Chicago

AI generated summary

You need a bachelor's degree (or equivalent), 5-8 years HR experience in manufacturing, UAW interaction, 1+ years Office skills, and PHR/SHRM-CP certification. Onsite presence required.
You will manage union relations, cases, payroll, and compliance; conduct investigations; support talent management; foster employee engagement; ensure health and safety; and drive community initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Organizational Development, or any other related discipline or commensurate work experience required.
5-8 years of relevant HR and labor work experience with a bachelor’s degree, preferably in a manufacturing setting.
Master’s degree in human resources, Organizational Development, or any other related discipline or commensurate work experience required.
1+ years working with the UAW or other labor union in manufacturing environment with daily interactions with union staff, hourly employees, and leadership.
1+ years Microsoft Office Word, Excel and Outlook experience.
PHR or SHRM-CP certification.
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, climbing, etc.
Role does require time walking and standing on plant manufacturing floor at least 20% of the time.
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.

Responsibilities

Union 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 contractual agreement.
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.
Contract Interpretation: Collaborates closely with customer group and relevant union representatives to ensure correct implementation and accurate interpretation of the contract 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.
Investigations: Conducts 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.
Manpower Administration: Supports the talent management process for hourly employees within their customer group including: TFT /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 manpower reporting.
Health and Safety: Works closely with safety and occupational health leads to address employee health and wellness concerns, support safety audits, wellness programs.
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.
Talent Management: Supports customer group with the strategic execution of talent management responsibilities, including performance management, talent development, succession planning, PDC activities, compensation planning, recruitment, pay decisions, and other personnel actions. Conducts new hire onboarding ang orientation activities.
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 Storytelling: Understand the organizations structure and composition. Monitors key workforce metrics to identify potential risks and mitigating actions. Develops insights and recommendations for operating leaders that drive people decisions.

FAQs

What is the primary location for the Plant HR Senior Generalist position?

This position requires onsite presence at the manufacturing plant.

What qualifications are required for this role?

A Bachelor's degree in human resources, Organizational Development, or a related discipline, along with 5-8 years of relevant HR and labor work experience, preferably in a manufacturing setting.

Are there preferred qualifications for applicants?

Yes, preferred qualifications include a Master's degree in human resources or a related field, experience working with labor unions, and PHR or SHRM-CP certification.

What skills are necessary for this position?

Necessary skills include business acumen, collaboration, conflict resolution, compliance, critical thinking, employee advocacy, and strong interpersonal communication, among others.

Does this role involve participation in labor relations?

Yes, the role involves resolving union issues, participating in collective bargaining, and managing employee grievances and disciplinary matters.

What kind of employee engagement initiatives will the Plant HR Senior Generalist be involved in?

The position involves fostering a positive employee experience through initiatives like employee opinion surveys, recognition events, and daily floor walks to build relationships with employees.

Are there any requirements for lifting or physical activity in this position?

Yes, the role may involve occasional lifting of no more than 10 pounds and requires walking and standing on the plant floor at least 20% of the time.

What benefits does Ford offer to employees in this role?

Ford offers benefits such as immediate medical, dental, and vision coverage, flexible family care days, tuition assistance, a vehicle discount program, and a generous schedule of paid holidays.

Is visa sponsorship available for this position?

No, visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

How does this role contribute to community engagement?

The Plant HR Senior Generalist supports interactions with local governmental agencies and coordinates charitable activities to enhance the plant's community engagement efforts.

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.