We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we're all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?
As part of our Human Resources team, you'll help us attract, hire and retain the top talent we need to achieve our bold vision. You'll play a vital role in defining, developing and maintaining the winning culture that empowers diverse individuals to work together and create the impossible. We're seeking change leaders, talent strategists, employee advocates and culture architects to enable our teams, partners, and businesses to do and be their best.
In this position...
Join Ford's HR team as an HR Specialist - Employee Lifecycle Coordination, where you'll support the complete employee experience across recruitment, onboarding, compensation, leaves, transfers, and separations in a dynamic unionized manufacturing environment with660+ employees at Research & Engineering.
You will serve as a key operational partner ensuring accurate administration and seamless processes across all stages of the employee journey. Your work will touch every HR function-recruiting, compensation, benefits, employee relations, and workforce planning-building the comprehensive operational knowledge and cross-functional expertise that are essential foundations for HR Business Partner and HR management positions.
This position is ideal for versatile professionals who thrive on variety, systems thinking, and being the operational backbone that keeps HR running smoothly while building strong collaborative relationships.
What you'll do.. .
Employee Lifecycle Management
Support the full employee journey from recruitment through separation by administering hourly recruiting coordination, new employee onboarding, promotions, internal transfers, and movements with accuracy and compliance
Coordinate employee onboarding and orientation activities, ensuring new hires have seamless entry experience and all necessary documentation, system access, and initial training
Administer employee departures including retirements, voluntary separations, and staffing level adjustments such as layoffs, with sensitivity, accuracy, and adherence to company policy
Facilitate external employee transfers between plants, ensuring accurate transfer of personnel records, disciplinary and attendance histories, and processing of relocation assistance where applicable
Manage employee reinstatements following leaves or absences, ensuring all necessary records, system access, and work assignments are accurately updated and compliant
Coordinate vacation shutdown activities in partnership with operations to support workforce planning requirements and vacation pay administration
Administer position management changes and coordinate internal employee movements and job postings to support talent optimization
Wage Administration & Compensation Support
Administer wage changes with precision, including apprentice wage progressions, job reclassifications, and skill-based pay adjustments
Conduct regular wage and position management audits to ensure data integrity, identify discrepancies, and implement opportunities for process standardization
Process pay discrepancies in accordance with contractual agreements, ensuring compliance and accuracy while documenting trends for continuous improvement
Coordinate payments for short-term leaves (bereavement, jury duty, military leave) and manage grievance-related payouts in alignment with collective bargaining agreements
Support the administration of profit-sharing and bonus programs, including eligibility verification, calculation validation, and processing
Administer holiday pay and holiday conversion processes to ensure accurate and timely compensation
Leave Administration & Attendance Support
Provide comprehensive coordination for employee leaves of absence, including medical, FMLA, and other extended leaves, partnering with employees, HR colleagues, and external benefit administrators to ensure seamless administration
Conduct attendance hearings and corrective action discussions for chargeable absences and tardiness in partnership with supervisors
Process 10-day quit letters for job abandonment cases in accordance with contractual procedures
Run and analyze attendance reports (AWOL, ART, Late Reports) to identify trends and support workforce planning
Maintain accurate attendance records and ensure proper documentation of disciplinary actions
Compliance, Data Integrity & Reporting
Ensure adherence to all relevant labor laws, company policies, and collective bargaining agreements through diligent process administration and documentation
Maintain accurate, confidential employee records and ensure HR record retention processes comply with company policy and legal requirements
Conduct compliance audits and internal controls to identify and resolve data discrepancies across HR systems (Oracle, SAP, or similar HRIS platforms)
Utilize HR data analytics to support audits, process unemployment documentation, and resolve related inquiries efficiently
Assist with system access and security audits to maintain data security and compliance standards
Apply root cause corrective action (RCCA) methodologies to recurring compliance issues or data discrepancies, developing and implementing corrective actions to improve data quality and process reliability
You'll have...
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Legal Studies, or related field required
Equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience may be considered
Even better, you may have...
Knowledge of FMLA, ADA, workers' compensation, and leave administration regulations
Familiarity with collective bargaining agreements and labor relations practices
Experience using HRIS systems and timekeeping software (e.g., Oracle, SAP, Workforce One, Kronos)
Exposure to employee relations, conflict resolution, or HR investigations
Experience in manufacturing plant or distribution center environment
Work Requirements...
This role requires onsite presence at Detroit High Velocity Center/Product Development Center to fulfill job responsibilities and build relationships with plant leadership and employees.
Physical Requirements...
Involves occasional (defined as one-third or less of the time) lifting of no more than 10 pounds at a time. Work is performed primarily in a seated position and entails no significant stooping, standing, or climbing. Many responsibilities require good use of the hands and fingers for repetitive hand-finger actions. Working conditions occur within low to moderate noise levels related to the use of standard office equipment.
Schedule: Flexibility to work varied shifts including mornings, evenings, and weekends depending on plant operational needs. Primary schedule is Monday - Friday day shift
Skills:
Attention to Detail and Accuracy
Compliance and Regulatory Knowledge
Data Analysis and Reporting
FMLA and Leave Administration
HRIS and Timekeeping Systems
Interpersonal Communication
Microsoft Excel (Advanced)
Policy Interpretation and Application
Problem Solving and Root Cause Analysis
Stakeholder Management
Subject Matter Expertise Development
Union/Labor Contract Administration
You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!
As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader,
