Employee Relations Specialist
US$99,000 – US$166,000 / yr base salary
Posted 20 Aug 2026
Advertised as “Senior Specialist Employee Relations, BlueOval Battery Park Michigan”
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- Level
- 8
- Expected experience
- 6+ yrs
- Management level
- People management
- Employment
- On-Site
- Visa sponsorship
- Not offered
| Base salary | US$99,000 – US$166,000 / yr |
|---|
Field of studyHuman Resources, Organizational Development (or related)
Study levelBachelor's
Field of studyHuman Resources, Organizational Development (or related)
Study levelMaster's
Ford’s legacy of innovation is about to reach new heights. Imagine being on the ground floor of something truly extraordinary. At BlueOval Battery Park Michigan, we’re not just assembling battery systems; we’re leading a transformation. As a key member of our start-up team, you’ll have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to launch a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility from the ground up. Imagine: you, at the forefront of the electrification movement, helping to bring the next generation of vehicles to driveways, job sites and highways everywhere.
At BlueOval Battery Park Michigan, you will...
• use your entrepreneurial skills and team mindset to come up with data-driven solutions
• build and lead an agile team to deliver the advanced technology that drives the future
• create a culture of trust, encourage diversity of thought and foster leadership in others
• be part of the historic transformation of the automotive industry.
Responsibilities
What you'll do...
Provide Human Resources support and guidance to BlueOval Battery Michigan team including the planning, development, launch and implementation of business strategy
Assist in gaining alignment in related Human Resources processes and procedures to enable a competitive Battery Manufacturing framework and positive employee experiences
Support building a strategic alignment with the partner(s) on the HR Delivery Model while driving process improvements and efficiencies to support high quality employee relations
Assure the quality of assigned employee relations programs and processes including engagement surveys
Collaborate well cross functionally to further the goals of the Company and Employee Relations team
Advise on complex HR matters ranging from employee concerns, complaints, and disputes from inception to resolution
Provide support to Talent Acquisition, Workforce Development, Employee Relations, Total Rewards, HR Information Technology, etc. as well as support in driving strategic alignment with key partners and stakeholders
Ability to communicate complex ideas/findings clearly and concisely
Proactively utilize data and metrics to identify employee trends and inform improvements to policy, process, and training to educate employees. Scan the external environment for regulations, best practices, and trends to be proactive and inform continuous improvement actions.
Capabilities Required
Leading transformational change
Innovation
Critical thinking
Resourcefulness
Confidence, courage and independence