Ford Motor Company Director, HR Business Partner- Software Columbia, South Carolina Apply Now
The Director, HR Business Partner - Tech is a key member of the Electric Vehicles, Digital and Design (EVD&D) HR Business Partner leadership team, leading the people strategy and human resources delivery for one of Ford’s software business units. The role is responsible for aligning business strategy with human resources strategy and operations. The role formulates partnerships across the HR function to develop and drive scalable HR programs/talent initiatives and deliver value-added services to management and employees that reflect the business objectives of the organization.
If you are motivated by the challenges and opportunities that come with building scalable HR strategies and operations at a moment of historic transformation and dynamism at Ford, then this is the opportunity for you.
This role is eligible for a hybrid schedule out of Dearborn, MI (relocation package available) or open to remote candidates that are able to work in the Eastern time zone.
What you'll do…
- Leads the design, implementation, and execution of respective business unit’s HR strategy and overall HR program delivery, spanning organization design, talent and workforce plans, and all company and business unit HR objectives.
- Drives the organization and HR Business Partner team towards a culture of excellence, prepares leaders and teams to embrace organizational change, and collaborates with HR and business leaders to ensure employees feel engaged and inspired to deliver business results in a dynamic and challenging environment.
- Designs approaches for diagnosing and enhancing organizational effectiveness and employee satisfaction.
- Translates company-wide objectives and initiatives into approaches that are tailored to the specific needs of the respective business unit and technical leaders and employees.
- Leads change management planning and activities that impact thousands of employees. Implements organizational structures that improve individual and organizational performance, including during times of rapid organizational change, while ensuring minimal business disruption.
- Develops organization-specific people and workforce plans and roadmaps to align the workforce with business needs and leads their implementation. Drives the execution of strategies to attract, engage, and retain world-class talent required to support business growth.
- Owns accountability for talent management responsibilities, including performance management, disciplinary actions, terminations, recruitment, pay decisions, and other personnel actions.
You’ll have...
- Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, or any other related discipline or commensurate work experience.
- 8+ years of work experience with a Master’s degree or 10+ years of work experience with a Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Human Relations or a related field.
Even better, you may have...
- Master’s Degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, or any other related discipline or commensurate work experience.
- Prior experience in a software technology company or aligned to a software related business unit.
- Demonstrated people leadership experience, directly managing human resources team members.
Work Requirements:
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:
- Leadership
- Strategic Mindset
- Interpersonal Communication
- Problem Solving
- Team Management
- Performance Management
- Change Management
- Succession Planning
- Organizational Development
- Business Strategy
- Project Management
- Business Process Management
- HR Information Systems
- Employee Relations
- 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? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you.
This position is a leadership level 5.
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.
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