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Ford Motor Company

Apr 13

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Customer Relations
    People, HR & Administration
  • Chelmsford

AI generated summary

  • You should have a bachelor’s degree in HR or related field, strong communication skills, team collaboration, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement. CIPD qualification preferred.
  • You will advise leaders on strategy and culture, manage employee relations and absence, promote talent development, coach on performance, drive engagement initiatives, and improve HR processes.

Requirements

  • Minimum Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • Preferred Skills & Attributes:
  • CIPD qualification (or working towards completion).
  • Demonstrated ability to build strong, trusted relationships and influence stakeholders.
  • Exceptional communication (verbal and written), interpersonal, and active listening skills.
  • A proactive, customer-centric, and solutions-focused approach.
  • A passion for continuous improvement, challenging the status quo, and identifying opportunities to add value.
  • Highly collaborative team player with a flexible and adaptable mindset.
  • Adept at coaching, motivating, and influencing leaders with diplomacy and a pragmatic approach.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, balancing operational demands with strategic, project-based initiatives.

Responsibilities

  • Strategic Partnering: Act as a trusted advisor to People Leaders across areas such as organizational design, culture transformation, and talent management.
  • Employee Relations & Case Management: Proactively manage and resolve complex employee relations issues, including disciplinary, grievance, and dignity at work concerns.
  • Absence Management: Oversee comprehensive absence management, collaborating with employees, Occupational Health, and Trade Union partners.
  • Talent Development: Champion effective career management, employee development, and fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth.
  • Leadership Empowerment: Coach and upskill People Leaders on performance management, compensation planning, and employee relations.
  • HR Transformation: Collaborate with the wider HR team to effectively implement new/updated HR products, processes, and policies across the business in support of our HR Transformation.
  • Engagement & Culture: Drive employee engagement initiatives, contributing to a positive and productive work environment.
  • Continuous Improvement: Share insights and best practices to enhance HR processes.

FAQs

What is the duration of the HR Advisor contract?

The HR Advisor contract will run until the end of December 2026.

Where are the HR Advisor roles based?

The HR Advisor roles are based in Dunton or Dagenham.

What is the expected working pattern for this role?

The working pattern is hybrid, with employees expected to be on-site four or more days per week and the potential to work remotely up to one day per week.

Is a specific qualification required for this role?

A Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field is required. A CIPD qualification or working towards it is preferred.

What are the main responsibilities of the HR Advisor?

Responsibilities include strategic partnering, employee relations and case management, absence management, talent development, leadership empowerment, HR transformation, engagement and culture initiatives, and continuous improvement.

What skills are preferred for an HR Advisor candidate?

Preferred skills include strong relationship-building and influencing abilities, exceptional communication skills, a proactive and customer-centric approach, passion for continuous improvement, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Is there a focus on employee engagement in this role?

Yes, driving employee engagement initiatives is one of the key responsibilities of the HR Advisor.

Will successful candidates need to undergo background checks?

Yes, successful candidates will be required to undergo a criminal record check in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, which applies only to unspent convictions.

What is the company’s stance on diversity and equality?

The company is committed to diversity and equality of opportunity for all and opposes any form of less favorable treatment or harassment based on various protected characteristics.

What type of candidates is Ford looking for in an HR Advisor?

Ford is looking for highly collaborative team players with a flexible and adaptable mindset, who are adept at coaching and influencing leaders, and are passionate about driving business success through HR initiatives.

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Ford Motor Company

Automotive
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1903
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

We don't just make history -- we make the future. Ford put the world on wheels over a century ago, and our teams are re-inventing icons and creating groundbreaking connected and electric vehicles for the next century. We believe in serving our customers, our communities, and the world. If you do, too, come move the world and make the future with us. Ford is a global company with shared ideals and a deep sense of family. From our earliest days as a pioneer of modern transportation, we have sought to make the world a better place – one that benefits lives, communities and the planet. We are here to provide the means for every person to move and pursue their dreams, serving as a bridge between personal freedom and the future of mobility. In that pursuit, our 186,000 employees around the world help to set the pace of innovation every day.