Manager, HR Business Partner

Ford Motor Company

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

Posted 9/19/2026full-timeDearborn • Michigan • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $112,680 - $212,760 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in HR strategy, organization design, and change management, with a strong focus on talent optimization and employee engagement. Proficient in data analytics and project management to drive HR initiatives aligned with business objectives.

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HR Strategy DevelopmentOrganization DesignChange ManagementProject ManagementData Analytics

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Hard Skills

HR ExperienceRecruitingOnboardingPerformance ManagementData StorytellingQuantitative ReasoningWorkforce PlanningSuccession PlanningExecutive RecruitingAttention to Detail

Soft Skills

CoachingCollaborationCommunicationProblem SolvingConsulting

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree

Industry Keywords

Management ConsultingGlobal Team SupportTech/Design TeamsEmployee ExperiencePeople 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 closely with senior leaders to shape and execute an HR agenda supporting organizational goals
Partner with the HR Business Partner Director and peers to optimize talent, engagement, and employee experience
Partner with business leaders to solve people and culture issues through HR consulting and coaching
Provide guidance 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
Work with business leaders and HR Centers of Excellence on workforce planning, high-potential development, and succession planning
Support organization design efforts and lead medium- to large-scale change initiatives affecting 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
Experience in management consulting
Experience supporting a global team
Experience supporting Tech/Design teams
Experience with recruiting, including executive recruiting, and onboarding
Strong project management skills with a high level of attention to detail
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

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
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