Employee Relations & Threat Investigator (Manufacturing)
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Overview
Job Description
It takes outstanding people from every background imaginable to make our ambitious plans for the future a tangible reality. 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. Come join the "people" people!
In this position...
Our team is part of the incredible transformation underway at Ford Motor Company and you'll have a chance to be a part of that movement. We are seeking an investigator with a passion for safety, employee relations, and conducting robust investigations in a dynamic environment who appreciates the important role employee relations professionals play in supporting our values and culture and will carry out duties with the highest integrity.
This role requires the investigator to be in the plant at least four days per week, for various shifts. Travel outside of Kansas City may occasionally be required to assist other facilities across the United States.
We made history and now we work to transform the future - for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters. At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. We also believe in providing you with the freedom to define and realize your dreams. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career potential as you help us define tomorrow's transportation.
What you'll do...
- Investigate threat and assault allegations within manufacturing and parts distribution. Additionally, this position may be required to investigate other workplace issues raised through internal Company channels and some externally filed complaints, including complaints of employment discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and other violations of Company policy
- Exhibit sound judgment in recommending outcomes for investigations
- Analyze behavior to identify concerning and potentially escalating situations
- Partner with Human Resources, Labor Relations, and the Security team to ensure proper handling and disposition of these cases involving union represented and salaried employees
- Work with various Company functions, operating committee members, the Office of the General Counsel, and outside counsel on related issues
- Prepare, track, and maintain appropriate investigation documentation
- Develop and implement investigation plans
- Drive timely closure of open cases/concerns
- Manage employee data and statements in a highly confidential manner
- Draft concise and clear investigation reports
- Partner cross functionally on investigations, discipline, performance management, and other aspects of employee relations
- Serve as a strategic partner, promoting ethical, compliant, and safe behavior that is aligned with company policy and government regulations, with fair and equal treatment for the workforce
- Support grievance, arbitration and litigation process from an investigations standpoint
- Analyze case activity and determine trends/recommendations for proactive actions
- Foster an effective, inclusive work environment/culture and relationships, balancing employee advocacy with stewardship of company goals and values
What you'll do...
- Investigate threat and assault allegations within manufacturing and parts distribution. Additionally, this position may be required to investigate other workplace issues raised through internal Company channels and some externally filed complaints, including complaints of employment discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and other violations of Company policy
- Exhibit sound judgment in recommending outcomes for investigations
- Analyze behavior to identify concerning and potentially escalating situations
- Partner with Human Resources, Labor Relations, and the Security team to ensure proper handling and disposition of these cases involving union represented and salaried employees
- Work with various Company functions, operating committee members, the Office of the General Counsel, and outside counsel on related issues
- Prepare, track, and maintain appropriate investigation documentation
- Develop and implement investigation plans
- Drive timely closure of open cases/concerns
- Manage employee data and statements in a highly confidential manner
- Draft concise and clear investigation reports
- Partner cross functionally on investigations, discipline, performance management, and other aspects of employee relations
- Serve as a strategic partner, promoting ethical, compliant, and safe behavior that is aligned with company policy and government regulations, with fair and equal treatment for the workforce
- Support grievance, arbitration and litigation process from an investigations standpoint
- Analyze case activity and determine trends/recommendations for proactive actions
- Foster an effective, inclusive work environment/culture and relationships, balancing employee advocacy with stewardship of company goals and values
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