Senior Specialist (Investigator), Employee Relations
Ford Motor Company Open At a glance
Senior Employee Relations & Culture role at Ford Motor Company. Oakville · full-time · CA$87,000–CA$137,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Investigate concerns raised inside the company and outside complaints about discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or policy violations
- Set investigation steps, keep case records and employee statements confidential, and prepare clear written findings
- Use sound judgment to propose outcomes, working with HR, company teams, legal staff, and external lawyers
- Move unresolved matters toward a timely close and assist with discipline, performance management, grievances, arbitration, and litigation
- Spot patterns across cases and suggest early action, while guiding employees on HR policies and processes
What you bring
- A bachelor's degree is required, with proof of your highest completed degree needed during hiring
- At least three years of experience investigating HR matters
- You bring integrity, sound judgment, and strong communication skills to sensitive employee cases
Who this fits
This senior investigator position suits someone with employee relations experience, especially investigating harassment or discrimination. Travel to Ford of Canada locations is required, and the role is hybrid; people within commuting distance of a Ford hub may need to be onsite four or more days per week. You need authorization to work in Canada, and the employer does not sponsor work permits.
From the employer
Ford of Canada’s operations include a national headquarters, three vehicle assembly and engine manufacturing plants, three parts distribution centres, and three Connectivity and Innovation centres. Ford employs approximately 6,500 people in Canada, while an additional 20,000 people are employed in the approximately 430 Ford and Ford-Lincoln dealerships across the country. For more information on Ford Careers, please visit www.careers.ford.com
Our team is part of the incredible transformation underway at Ford and you’ll have a chance to be a part of that movement. We are seeking an investigator with a passion for employee relations and conducting robust investigations in a dynamic environment who appreciates the important role employee relations professionals play in supporting our values and culture and will carry out duties with the highest integrity.
This role has required travel to Ford of Canada locations.
What you’ll be able to do:
The primary responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to:
• Investigate workplace issues/concerns raised through internal Company channels and some externally filed complaints, including complaints of employment discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and other violations of Company policy
• Exhibit sound judgment in recommending outcomes for investigations.
• Partner with Human Resources team to ensure proper handling and disposition of these cases involving salaried employees.
• Work with various Company functions, operating committee members, the Office of the General Counsel, and outside counsel on related issues.
• Prepare, track, and maintain appropriate investigation documentation.
• Develop and implement investigation plans.
• Drive timely closure of open cases/concerns.
• Manage employee data and statements in a highly confidential manner
• Draft concise and clear investigation reports
• Partner cross functionally on investigations, discipline, performance management, and other aspects of employee relations
• Coach, counsel, and educate employees on HR policies, performance management, processes, programs, position eliminations, and strategies
• Support grievance, arbitration, and litigation process from investigations
• Analyze case activity and determine trends/recommendations for proactive actions
• Foster an effective, inclusive work environment/culture and relationships, balancing employee advocacy with stewardship of company goals and values
• Perform other duties as necessary to align with local regulations, and other internal and external policies and directives
The minimum requirements we seek:
• Bachelor's degree
• 3+ years of HR investigative experience
Our preferred requirements:
• Prior experience in a manufacturing and/or complex multi facility environment
• Prior experience specifically conducting harassment/discrimination or other investigations
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced and matrixed work environment.
• Master's degree in a Human Resource related field
• HR generalist and/or Labor specialist experience
• Successful candidates should be able to demonstrate leadership behaviors and integrity combined with outstanding interpersonal, teambuilding, and oral /written communication skills
This posting is for an existing vacancy within our team.
The expected annual salary range for this Ford of Canada position is $87,000.00 - $137,000.00 and individuals may be eligible to participate in our Annual Compensation bonus program.
We thank all candidates for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Successful candidates will be required to provide proof of degree completion for the highest level of education attained. If the degree was obtained from a school outside of Canada, an Education Credential Assessment report showing Canadian equivalency is also required.
Accommodations for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment processes, where needed, are available upon request. Please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require.
Candidates for this position must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited, does not sponsor work permit applications.
This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week.
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