Senior Specialist, Health Care Administration – UAW-Ford Joint Programs

Ford Motor Company

. Build and maintain partnerships with UAW leadership and ESSP Representatives to improve employee wellness and engagement .

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

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Labor Relations, Employee Wellness, and Engagement, with a strong focus on compliance with ERISA and federal regulations. Proven ability to analyze data, develop training programs, and manage cross-functional resources effectively.

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Labor Relations ExpertiseData AnalysisCompliance ManagementTraining Program DevelopmentVendor Relationship Management

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Hard Skills

Data AnalysisCost ModelingProposal DevelopmentCollective Bargaining Agreement DraftingLean Principles Application

Soft Skills

Problem SolvingCommunicationStakeholder Management

Tools & Technologies

Performance MetricsEmployee Feedback Analysis

Industry Keywords

Employee WellnessUAW LeadershipESSP RepresentativesERISA ComplianceHealth Care Operations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and maintain partnerships with UAW leadership and ESSP Representatives to improve employee wellness and engagement
Develop and deliver annual training programs for ESSP Representatives
Administer annual intervention training as contractually required
Support 2028 collective bargaining activities through subject matter expertise, data analysis, benchmarking, cost modeling, proposal development, and implementation planning
Serve as subject matter expert for assigned programs, ensuring effectiveness, compliance, and continuous improvement
Oversee vendor relationships, service expectations, performance metrics, and improvement opportunities
Investigate and resolve complex employee and stakeholder escalations
Coordinate cross-functional resources including Labor Affairs, Security, Medical, Legal, Health Care Operations, Purchasing, Communications, Finance, and UAW leadership
Ensure compliance with ERISA, plan governance requirements, and federal and state regulations
Develop and draft collective bargaining agreement language
Support annual enrollment communications regarding benefits and program changes
Analyze employee feedback, utilization data, workforce demographics, benchmarks, market trends, and costs to optimize health and wellness programs
Apply Lean Principles and continuous improvement methodologies
Prepare executive-level presentations, reports, and recommendations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 5 years of work experience with a Master's degree or 8 years of work experience with a Bachelor's degree
Degree preferably in Labor Relations, Total Rewards, Human Resources, Organizational Development, or a related field
Occasional lifting of no more than 10 pounds
Ability to work primarily in a seated position with repetitive hand-finger actions
Ability to work in low to moderate noise levels
Minimal domestic travel, typically up to once per quarter
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
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