Employee Relations, Threat Investigator – Manufacturing

Ford Motor Company

. Investigate threat and assault allegations within manufacturing and parts distribution .

Posted 10/3/2026full-timeDearborn • Michigan • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $99,100 - $166,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in conducting thorough investigations related to workplace issues, including discrimination and harassment, while ensuring compliance with company policies and government regulations. Possesses strong analytical skills to identify trends and make proactive recommendations, alongside effective communication and interpersonal abilities.

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Investigative ExperienceCrisis De-EscalationThreat AssessmentReport-WritingBehavioral Threat Assessment Certification

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Hard Skills

Objective InterviewingDocumentation ManagementInvestigation PlanningCase AnalysisEmployee Relations Management

Soft Skills

Emotional IntelligenceInterpersonal SkillsTeam BuildingOral CommunicationWritten Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

Behavioral Threat Assessment Certification

Industry Keywords

Manufacturing EnvironmentUnionized WorkforceCorporate SecurityHuman Resources InvestigationsGrievance Processes

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Investigate threat and assault allegations within manufacturing and parts distribution
Investigate workplace issues and complaints, including employment discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and other Company policy violations
Recommend outcomes for investigations using sound judgment
Analyze behavior to identify concerning and potentially escalating situations
Partner with Human Resources, Labor Relations, and Security on case handling and disposition
Work with Company functions, operating committee members, the Office of the General Counsel, and outside counsel
Prepare, track, and maintain investigation documentation
Develop and implement investigation plans
Drive timely closure of open cases and concerns
Manage employee data and statements confidentially
Draft concise and clear investigation reports
Partner cross-functionally on investigations, discipline, performance management, and employee relations
Promote ethical, compliant, and safe behavior aligned with company policy and government regulations
Support grievance, arbitration, and litigation processes from an investigations standpoint
Analyze case activity and determine trends and proactive recommendations
Foster an effective, inclusive work environment while balancing employee advocacy with company goals and values

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree
3+ years of investigative experience, corporate security, human resources investigations, or law enforcement
Strong objective interviewing, crisis de-escalation, emotional intelligence, threat assessment, meticulous report-writing and documentation
Prior experience in a manufacturing and/or complex multi facility environment with a unionized workforce (preferred)
Prior experience conducting threat and assault investigations (preferred)
Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced and matrixed work environment (preferred)
Master's degree in related field (preferred)
Certification or training in behavioral threat assessment/investigations (preferred)
Leadership behaviors and integrity combined with outstanding interpersonal, teambuilding, and oral/written communication skills
Ability to lift no more than 10 pounds occasionally
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 childcare
Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement and fertility treatments
Vehicle discount program for employees and family members
Management leases
Tuition assistance
Established and active employee resource groups
Paid time off for individual and team community service
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