Manager, HR Business Partner

Ford Motor Company

. Provide strategic HR partnership to business operations leaders in a function, market, or business unit .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeDearborn • Michigan • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $112,680 - $212,760 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in strategic HR partnership, organization design, and change management, with a strong focus on talent optimization and employee engagement. Proficient in applying data analytics and quantitative reasoning to drive HR initiatives and support business objectives.

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Strategic HR PartnershipOrganization DesignChange ManagementData AnalyticsProject Management

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Hard Skills

HR ExperienceRecruitingOnboardingPerformance ManagementWorkforce PlanningSuccession PlanningData StorytellingQuantitative ReasoningTalent OptimizationEmployee Experience

Soft Skills

CoachingCollaborationCommunicationAttention to Detail

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s DegreeMaster’s Degree in Human ResourcesMBA with Concentration in Human Resources

Industry Keywords

Management ConsultingGlobal Team SupportTech/Design TeamsPeople and Culture Strategies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide strategic HR partnership to business operations leaders in a function, market, or business unit
Work with senior leaders to shape and execute an HR agenda aligned with organizational goals
Partner with the HR Business Partner Director and peers to optimize talent, engagement, and employee experience
Consult and coach business leaders on hiring, performance management, rewards, and organization design
Collaborate with leaders on People and Culture strategies aligned to business objectives
Communicate the business value of HR initiatives and support program rollouts
Partner with business leaders and HR Centers of Excellence on workforce planning, high-potential development, and succession planning
Support organization design and lead medium- to large-scale change initiatives impacting teams and functions
Apply data, analytics, quantitative reasoning, and data storytelling to inform decisions and drive outcomes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree
5+ years of HR experience
Willingness to relocate, depending on location of job
Experience with organization design and change management
Willingness to work in person at Ford’s Dearborn, MI headquarters
Legally authorized to work in the United States
Master’s degree in Human Resources, MBA with concentration in human resources, or advanced degree in a related field (preferred)
Experience in management consulting (preferred)
Experience supporting a global team (preferred)
Experience supporting Tech/Design teams (preferred)
Experience with recruiting, including executive recruiting, and onboarding (preferred)
Strong project management skills with high attention to detail (preferred)

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
Generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
Paid time off and option to purchase additional vacation time