Manager, HR Business Partner

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we're all a part of something bigger than ourselves. What will you make today?

If you are looking for an opportunity to become part of a dynamic Human Resources team your search ends here! Ford has an exciting opening for a Manager, HR Business Partner.

As a Manager, HR Business Partner, you will provide strategic HR partnership to business operations leaders in a function, market, or business unit. You will work closely with senior leaders to help shape and execute an HR agenda that enables delivery of the organization's goals. In this role, you will partner closely with the HR Business Partner Director and your peers to optimize talent, engagement, and the overall employee experience.

As part of our Human Resources team, you'll help us attract, hire and retain the top talent we need to achieve our bold vision. You'll play a vital role in defining, developing and maintaining the winning culture that empowers diverse individuals to work together and create the impossible. We're seeking change leaders, talent strategists, employee advocates and culture architects to enable our teams, partners, and businesses to do and be their best.

What you'll do...

HR Business Partners perform a specialized type of HR work focused on HR consulting with the business, including:

• HR consulting and coaching: Partner with business leaders to solve significant people and culture issues, providing guidance across key employment areas such as hiring, performance management, rewards, and organization design.
• Enabling business change: Collaborate with leaders to support and advance proactive People and Culture strategies aligned to business objectives.
• HR program advocacy: Communicate the business value of HR initiatives and support program rollouts in a way that minimizes disruption to operations.
• Talent Partnership: Work closely with business leaders and Human Resources Centers of Excellence (e.g., Talent and Recruiting) on key initiatives such as workforce planning, high-potential development, succession planning, etc.
• Organization Design and Change Management: Support leaders through organization design efforts and lead medium- to large-scale change initiatives impacting teams and functions.

A great HR Business Partner is someone who:

• Establishes trust and credibility quickly with leaders and stakeholders at all levels
• Demonstrates the ability to influence and appropriately challenge stakeholders across the organization
• Brings strong written and verbal communication skills
• Applies data and analytics, quantitative reasoning, and data storytelling to inform decisions and drive outcomes
• Works collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
• Is action-oriented, persistent, and courageous in navigating complex situations
• Is motivated, decisive, and driven to succeed in ambiguous, fast-paced environments
• Demonstrates strong emotional resilience in the face of change and challenge

What you'll do...

HR Business Partners perform a specialized type of HR work focused on HR consulting with the business, including:

• HR consulting and coaching: Partner with business leaders to solve significant people and culture issues, providing guidance across key employment areas such as hiring, performance management, rewards, and organization design.
• Enabling business change: Collaborate with leaders to support and advance proactive People and Culture strategies aligned to business objectives.
• HR program advocacy: Communicate the business value of HR initiatives and support program rollouts in a way that minimizes disruption to operations.
• Talent Partnership: Work closely with business leaders and Human Resources Centers of Excellence (e.g., Talent and Recruiting) on key initiatives such as workforce planning, high-potential development, succession planning, etc.
• Organization Design and Change Management: Support leaders through organization design efforts and lead medium- to large-scale change initiatives impacting teams and functions.

A great HR Business Partner is someone who:

• Establishes trust and credibility quickly with leaders and stakeholders at all levels
• Demonstrates the ability to influence and appropriately challenge stakeholders across the organization
• Brings strong written and verbal communication skills
• Applies data and analytics, quantitative reasoning, and data storytelling to inform decisions and drive outcomes
• Works collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
• Is action-oriented, persistent, and courageous in navigating complex situations
• Is motivated, decisive, and driven to succeed in ambiguous, fast-paced environments
• Demonstrates strong emotional resilience in the face of change and challenge