Manager, Employee Relations – Threat Investigations

Ford Motor Company

. Own the end-to-end threat and assault investigation process .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeDearborn • Michigan • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $115,500 - $218,100 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in threat and assault investigations, case management, and team leadership within a manufacturing environment. Proficient in data analysis, crisis de-escalation, and maintaining compliance with HR policies and legal standards.

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Threat And Assault InvestigationsCrisis De-EscalationData AnalysisTeam LeadershipBehavioral Threat Assessment Certification

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Hard Skills

Investigative ExperienceReport-WritingThreat AssessmentCase ManagementObjective Interviewing

Soft Skills

Emotional IntelligenceInterpersonal SkillsTeambuildingOral CommunicationWritten Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

Investigation And Interviewing CertificationThreat Assessment Certification

Industry Keywords

Corporate SecurityHuman Resources InvestigationsManufacturing EnvironmentUnionized WorkforcePolicy Violations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the end-to-end threat and assault investigation process
Review cases for imminent danger and risk and determine when escalation is required
Manage intake and triage of threat and assault cases across U.S. manufacturing and parts distribution facilities
Determine case scope and route cases through the case management system
Audit and maintain cases to ensure timely and proper handling
Balance investigations team casework and track case volume, workload issues, and emerging trends
Serve as the escalation point and guide investigations and responses
Train and develop investigators, HR/Labor, and other stakeholders
Conduct data analysis and report trends to leadership and stakeholders
Lead complex, high-level investigations involving policy violations
Build and monitor case quality standards and maintain reporting templates
Manage team performance through evaluations, goal setting, feedback, improvement plans, coaching, and performance issue resolution
Respond to and resolve threat and assault complaints
Work with legal counsel on lawsuit discovery and litigation preparation
Partner with specialists, HR teams, people leaders, and employees to apply policies fairly and consistently
Build long-term plans aligned with employee goals and company strategy
Help deliver HR communications and policies concerning employment terms, code of conduct, and workforce changes
Maintain accurate and confidential employee records and prepare trend reports and improvement analyses

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree required; equivalent work experience may be considered
At least 8 years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor's degree
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
Master's degree preferred in a related field
At least 5 years of relevant work experience with a Master's degree
Experience leading and developing teams as both a direct and indirect leader
Prior experience in a manufacturing and/or complex multi-facility environment with a unionized workforce
Prior experience specifically conducting threat and assault investigations
Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced and matrixed work environment
Certification or training in behavioral threat assessment/investigations
Leadership behaviors and integrity combined with outstanding interpersonal, teambuilding, and oral/written communication skills
Investigation and interviewing certification
Threat assessment certification
Ability to perform occasional lifting of no more than 10 pounds and repetitive hand-finger actions
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
Option to purchase additional vacation time