Director, HR Business Partner

Ford Motor Company

. Lead execution of the multi-year talent strategy, aligning talent, organization, culture, and workforce priorities with business objectives .

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

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading talent strategy, organizational design, and change management while effectively partnering with senior leaders to drive workforce capability and engagement. Proficient in leveraging workforce data and quantitative analysis to inform strategic decisions and enhance business outcomes.

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Organizational DesignTalent ManagementChange ManagementWorkforce PlanningHR Business Partnership

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Hard Skills

Workforce Data AnalysisQuantitative AnalysisSuccession PlanningLeadership DevelopmentPerformance Management

Soft Skills

InfluencingCoachingBuilding TrustDecision-MakingCollaboration

Industry Keywords

Human ResourcesOrganizational DevelopmentEmployee EngagementChange Management PlanningBusiness Objectives

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead execution of the multi-year talent strategy, aligning talent, organization, culture, and workforce priorities with business objectives
Serve as a trusted advisor to senior business leaders and constructively challenge decisions related to organization, leadership talent, workforce capability, and change
Anticipate organizational, workforce, succession, and capability risks; develop recommendations and guide leaders through complex tradeoffs and high-stakes people decisions
Lead organizational design and effectiveness work, implementing structures, roles, governance, and ways of working
Lead large-scale change management planning and execution impacting thousands of employees
Translate company-wide objectives and initiatives into tailored strategies for the organization, technical leaders, and employees
Own the integrated talent and workforce agenda, including strategic workforce planning, talent acquisition and integration, performance and rewards, succession, leadership development, employee engagement, and retention
Use workforce data, external insights, quantitative analysis, and business measures to identify risks, shape recommendations, influence decisions, and evaluate impact
Collaborate with HR centers of expertise and cross-functional partners to deliver scalable solutions and measurable business value
Establish priorities, measures, and operating rhythms to create accountability and demonstrate progress
Lead, coach, and develop a team of HR Business Partners

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's or Master's degree (preferred) in Human Resources, Organizational Development, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience
A minimum of 8 years of relevant experience with a Master's degree or 10 years with a Bachelor's degree, preferably in Human Resources or a related field
Willingness to work in person at Ford's Dearborn, MI headquarters at least four days per week
Proven track record of strong HR Business Partnership experience in organizational design, talent management, succession, leadership development, and leading transformation
Demonstrated people leadership experience, including direct management, coaching, development, and deployment of Human Resources team members
Ability to rapidly build business and technical acumen, understand operational and financial drivers, and translate business challenges into an integrated people strategy
Experience establishing trust and credibility with leaders and stakeholders at all levels
Ability to influence, challenge, and partner effectively across large and complex organizations
Experience leveraging workforce data, quantitative analysis, and compelling data stories to influence senior-leader decisions and improve business outcomes
Ability to lead calmly and decisively through ambiguity, organizational change, competing priorities, and high-stakes people decisions
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
Flexible family care days
Paid parental leave
New parent ramp-up programs
Subsidized back-up child care
Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement and fertility treatments
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
A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time