Senior Director, HR Business Partner

The Senior Director, HR Business Partner - Tech is a key member of the Electric Vehicles, Digital and Design (EVD&D) HR Business Partner leadership team, leading the people strategy and human resources delivery for Ford’s Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, Technology Strategy and Research and Advanced Engineering teams, and is accountable for the performance and results of an HR Business Partner team. The role is responsible for aligning business strategy with human resources strategy and operations. The role, through partnership, develops and drives scalable HR programs/talent initiatives and delivers value-added services to people leaders and employees that reflect the business objectives of the organization.  

If you are motivated by the challenges and opportunities that come with building scalable HR strategies and operations at a moment of historic transformation at Ford, then this is the opportunity for you.

• Leads the design, implementation and execution of respective business unit’s HR strategy and overall HR program delivery, spanning organization design, talent and workforce plans, and all company and business unit HR objectives.  
• Drives the organization and HR Business Partner team towards a culture of excellence, prepares and coaches leaders and teams to embrace organizational change, and collaborates with HR and business leaders to ensure employees feel engaged and inspired to deliver business results in a dynamic and challenging environment.  
• Translates company-wide objectives and initiatives into approaches that are tailored to the specific needs of the respective business unit and technical leaders and employees.  
• Designs approaches for diagnosing and enhancing organizational effectiveness and employee satisfaction. 
• Leads change management planning and activities that impact thousands of employees.  
• Implements organizational structures that improve individual and organizational performance, including during times of rapid organizational change, while ensuring minimal business disruption. 
• Develops organization-specific people and workforce plans and roadmaps to align the workforce with business needs and leads their implementation.   
• Provides expertise in technical and regulatory aspects of employment and owns accountability for talent management responsibilities, including hiring, termination, performance management, rewards, etc.  
• Advises leaders and drives the execution of strategies to attract, engage, and retain world class talent required to support business growth. Focused on developing technical capability pipelines for the business. 
• Bachelor’s degree or Master’s Degree (preferred) in Human Resources, Organizational Development, or any other related discipline or commensurate work experience. 
• Minimum 8 years of work experience with a Master’s degree or 10 years of work experience with a Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Human Resources or a related field. 
• Experience supporting technical talent 
• Experience effectively leading change management exercises 
• An ability to navigate complex and ambiguous business environments and deliver effective results 
• A demonstrated ability to inspire a team  
• Strong data acumen and data analysis skills 
• A high bar of excellence, demonstrated through your career achievements 

Even better, you may have... 

• Prior experience in a software technology company or aligned to a software related business unit. 
• Demonstrated people leadership experience, directly managing human resources team members. 
• Experience in leading complex organizational design changes 
• Preference for applicants who can work in person in our Dearborn, MI offices. Open to East Coast time zones with expectation for regular travel to Michigan. 

What You'll Receive in Return

As part of the Ford family, you’ll enjoy excellent compensation, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes generous PTO, retirement, savings and stock investment plans, incentive compensation, and much more. You’ll also experience exciting opportunities for professional and personal growth and recognition. Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Ford Motor Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.