Director, HR Business Partner

Ford Motor Company

. Lead development and execution of the organization’s people strategy, including organization design, workforce planning, talent priorities, and HR objectives .

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeDearborn • Michigan • United StatesLead💰 $141,700 - $268,300 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading organizational transformations and developing people strategies that align with business objectives. Proficient in talent management, change management, and cross-functional program leadership within complex business environments.

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Organizational DesignChange ManagementTalent Management LifecycleCross-Functional Program LeadershipData Analytics

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Hard Skills

Workforce PlanningTalent AcquisitionPerformance ManagementEmployee EngagementOrganizational EffectivenessBusiness TransformationQuantitative ReasoningData StorytellingGovernance StructuresService-Delivery Capabilities

Soft Skills

Influencing Senior LeadersStakeholder AlignmentDriving AlignmentCollaborationChange Adoption

Certifications & Qualifications

Prosci Change Management CertificationSHRM-SCPSPHRPHRCHRP

Industry Keywords

Human ResourcesBusiness AdministrationOrganizational DevelopmentCorporate DevelopmentJoint VenturesStrategic PartnershipsAcquisitionsManufacturingEnergyTechnology

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead development and execution of the organization’s people strategy, including organization design, workforce planning, talent priorities, and HR objectives
Strengthen organizational culture and employee engagement by equipping leaders and teams to understand, adopt, and sustain change
Translate company-wide objectives and initiatives into tailored strategies for the organization, technical leaders, and employees
Lead planning and execution of large-scale organizational transformations affecting hundreds to thousands of employees
Conduct change impact assessment, stakeholder alignment, implementation, and adoption while minimizing business disruption
Develop and execute workforce and talent plans aligned with evolving business needs
Own execution of the talent management lifecycle, including talent acquisition, talent integration, performance management, total rewards management, employee engagement, and retention
Deliver through influence, cross-functional program leadership, and partnership with enterprise functions, external providers, venture partners, and business leaders

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, Industrial Relations, Management, Finance, or a related field, or a combination of education and equivalent experience
8+ years of progressively responsible experience in Human Resources, business transformation, organizational effectiveness, program management, corporate development support, integration management, shared services, consulting, or a related field
Experience supporting the formation, launch, or integration of joint ventures, strategic partnerships, acquisitions, divestitures, or new businesses, including domestic or international legal entities
Experience designing or implementing organizational design, governance, operating models, service-delivery capabilities, systems, and business functions for a new or transformed entity
Experience leading complex cross-functional programs and solving business, workforce, organizational, cultural, or operational challenges across multiple workstreams and changing conditions
Experience influencing and challenging senior leaders, leading through influence, and driving alignment across enterprise functions, external providers, and business stakeholders
Experience working in manufacturing, energy, mobility, technology, defense, consulting, or another complex and rapidly evolving business environment preferred
Data and analytics, quantitative reasoning, and data storytelling skills
Willingness to work in person at Ford’s Dearborn, MI headquarters at least four days per week
Demonstrated ownership of people strategy and organization design for a joint venture, strategic partnership, or new-business launch from formation through Day 1
Hands-on HR experience integrating organizational cultures, compensation philosophies, and talent practices from two or more parent/partner organizations
Experience partnering with corporate development, strategy, legal, finance, and business leaders on organization designs, governance structures, operating models, and workforce implications
Prosci or comparable change management certification
SHRM-SCP, SPHR, PHR, CHRP, or equivalent HR certification preferred
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Visa sponsorship is not available

Benefits

Comp & perks

Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
Paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments and more
Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
Tuition assistance
Established and active employee resource groups
Paid time off for individual and team community service
Generous vacation time, sick/personal time, and paid holidays, including between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day