Employee Relations Manager
US$115,500 – US$218,000 / yr base salary
Posted 9 Sep 2026
Advertised as “Manager, Employee Relations”
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- Level
- 6
- Expected experience
- 8–10 yrs
- Management level
- People management
- Employment
- On-Site
- Visa sponsorship
- Not offered
| Base salary | US$115,500 – US$218,000 / yr |
|---|
CertificationsSPHR, SHRM-SCP
Field of studyHuman Resources, Organizational Development (or related)
Study levelBachelor's or higher
Louisville Assembly Plant | Future Home of the Ford Fathom™
Louisville Assembly Plant is undergoing a historic transformation — and there's never been a better time to join this energized team. As the future home of the Ford Fathom™, we are launching the first truck built on Ford's Universal Electric Vehicle platform, and we're looking for talented people to help lead the way.
In this position...
Join us as the Manager - HRBP for Louisville Assembly Plant – where you'll lead a transformative HR organization in a dynamic and unionized environment. This is a manufacturing facility dedicated to the advancement of Ford Motor Company. You will align HR functions with strategic business objectives, working closely with Plant Leadership and central HR teams to deliver advanced HR solutions that enhance the employee experience and drive business success. Your expertise in union relations and employee engagement will be crucial in developing a high performing workplace that enhances both employee satisfaction and operational excellence. You will work closely with Plant Management and union leadership to drive transformational and strategic initiatives, ensuring our workforce is empowered and equipped to achieve our production goals.
Responsibilities
What you'll do...
Business Partnership
- Provide strategic HR leadership as the trusted advisor for the manufacturing facility, owning the full scope of HR functions including employee relations, union relations, benefits, compensation, training, organizational development, and communications.
- Build strong relationships with manufacturing operations leadership to provide valuable consulting and strategic guidance on HR matters that drive sustainable cultural change and support production objectives.
- Establish and maintain strong operator relationships grounded in respect for people to prevent small issues from becoming costly escalations while building the engagement and trust essential for operational excellence.
- Partner with leadership to implement standardized recruitment processes with thorough background checks and cultural fit assessments, while designing comprehensive onboarding programs that include structured manager meetings and enhanced support during adjustment periods.
- Coach manufacturing leaders on effective communication practices, visibility, accessibility, and maintaining consistent leadership practices that demonstrate reliability and promote honest, timely dialogue with employees.
- Apply lean methodologies with progressive HR practices to drive operations to best-in-class levels while establishing equitable practices in wages, PTO, overtime, job postings, and management attention across all employees.