Job Description
HR Business Partner The Henry Ford - 4.0 Dearborn, MI Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Benefits Internal mobility program Qualifications Employee misconduct investigations Confidential information handling Coaching Regulatory compliance HR legal compliance Bachelor's degree HR compliance Employment law in talent management Productivity software Full Job Description Thank you for your interest in growing your career at The Henry Ford. Our Internal Employee Career Mobility Policy is designed to support employee development through lateral moves, promotions, and other internal opportunities—guided by fairness and equity, transparency, development, and collaboration among employees, managers, and Talent & Culture. The Human Resources Business Partner serves as a partner to assigned business units, aligning the institution's mission and values with employees and managers. This role provides day-to-day guidance to leaders and employees on employee relations, performance management, talent development, policy interpretation, compliance, and workforce planning, while helping business areas operate in alignment with organizational standards. This position reports directly to the Director of Human Resources and works in close partnership to support departmental priorities and organizational initiatives.
Essential Responsibilities Partnership & Business Support:
Develops strong partnerships with assigned Business Units by maintaining knowledge of the institution's mission and values, operational standards, goals, and practices Serves as a trusted partner and coach to leaders and employees on HR related issues, such as employment practices, institutional policies and procedures Evaluates Business Unit adherence to organizational standards and provides recommendations for improvement Supports leaders with organizational effectiveness, workforce planning, and operational challenges Collaborates with leadership to strengthen employee engagement and workplace culture Partners with Talent Development leaders to identify training needs and promote operational excellence Advises leaders on career path planning, competency development, and employee growth opportunities Provides managers with foundational Talent & Culture support systems, expectations, in a collaborative manner and collaborative processes Provides leaders with key workforce information including organizational charts, performance processes, and development tools Supports performance management processes including coaching, accountability, and development planning Employee Relations & Compliance:
Leads employee relations matters, workplace investigations, disciplinary actions, and conflict resolution Support union and non-union dispute resolution in partnership with T&C leadership when appropriate Applies HR best practices, organizational policies, and work rules consistently to mitigate risk and ensure an inclusive and equitable workplace Maintains accurate employee relations records, case documentation, data entry, and tracking metrics May support unemployment claim administration, documentation requests, hearings preparation, and response coordination Reviews and approves Personnel Action Forms for accuracy, completeness, compliance, & processing readiness Conducts exit interviews, identifies trends, and escalates concerns to leadership as appropriate Stays current on HR trends, employment laws, and regulatory changes, communicating relevant updates Provides leaders with key workforce information including organizational charts, performance processes, and development tools Contributes to the overall success of the Human Resources team through collaboration, teamwork, and subject matter expertise Updates VP and Director of HR on trending issues within the business unit Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field 5 years of progressive, growth experience in Human Resources including successful experience with/in employee relations, investigations, performance management, and coaching 5 years of practical experience and application of employment laws, such as wage & hour, harassment, discrimination within the State of Michigan Experience with employment laws, navigating harassment, discrimination, wage & hour, and investigations HR best practices, and policy administration Ability to manage confidential and sensitive matters professionally Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with Dayforce or similar HRIS systems plus Preferred Qualifications HR certification such as SHRM-CP or HRCI PHR
Experience in nonprofit, hospitality, cultural institution, unionized, or multi-site environments Special Skills Ability to translate employment law into operational guidance for leaders and prevent issues before they escalate Strong coaching and leadership support skills; strong judgment, and conflict resolution skills Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and sound judgment Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and recommend solutions Applies sound judgment and problem-solving skills to assess issues, identify root causes, and implement practical solutions Strong organizational skills with ability to manage and meet deadlines and prioritize projects Effective written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills that influence others to create an inclusive, equitable and compliant environment Ability to build collaborative relationships across all levels of the organization Professionalism, adaptability, and strong customer service focus Models The Henry Ford's Core Values of Welcoming, Curious, Authentic, and Passionate through professional, respectful, and collaborative interactions Please note that this job description is subject to modifications at any time to meet the evolving requirements of our institution. Respect, inclusion, and opportunity for people of all backgrounds will attract the best ideas to THF and help us shape a more vibrant future. By honoring and celebrating people's diversity, THF can bring new creativity, effectiveness, and leadership to our work and community. Achieving diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility is a continuous process, which, we believe, will contribute to a sustainable and inclusive world. Therefore, we strongly encourage applications from individuals who identify with or belong to marginalized communities. It is the policy of The Henry Ford to prohibit discrimination in any employment, donor or volunteering opportunity including but not limited to based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, genetic information, pregnancy, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical/mental disability or any other such characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. This Policy applies to all of our employees, donors and volunteers to ensure that they are treated without discrimination.
