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Human Resources
People Building a Better Ford
We’re looking for change agents to help transform Ford Motor Company into the world’s leading consumer company for automotive products and services. It’s an exciting challenge that starts with our people. For the right HR professional, it’s one of the most exhilarating opportunities in human resources today.
You will apply your business knowledge to deliver innovative HR solutions and provide operating management with support to develop leaders at all levels of the organization.
Your job is to build a team of people who possess strong consumer instincts and insight, who draw strength from diverse backgrounds, cultures and perspectives, and who can deliver the performance needed to compete effectively in a global marketplace.
The HR Commitment
This is what we’re all about, the commitment we’ve made to Ford Motor Company:- Foster teamwork and apply the knowledge, skills and values required to support the business.
- Anticipate tomorrow’s challenges and opportunities.
- Push the limits with innovative business solutions.
Challenge norms and search out emerging HR issues and trends.Lead the change effort.Take action, deliver results and resolve problems.Embrace diversity and use it to deliver a competitive advantage.Measure results to support accountability.Reward individuals based on their performance and their contribution to Ford Motor Company’s business success.
Career Areas in HR
General career areas include:- HR Strategic Planning
- Culture and Change Management
- Leadership Development
- Labor Relations
- Succession Planning
- Diversity Enhancement
- Learning and Development
- Employee Relations
- Reward and Recognition
- HR Processes
- Systems Workforce Planning
- Recruiting and Selection
Skills and Credentials
Our HR professionals must be competent, committed to continually developing their skills, and knowledgeable about the business impact of HR issues. A master’s degree is preferred, with a strong emphasis on business acumen and change management skills. Some opportunities for bachelor's level candidates may be available. Appropriate degrees include M.B.A., M.A., M.L.I.R., M.S., B.S. or B.A. with a concentration in Human Resources Management or Human Resources. Strong communication, interpersonal and computer skills are essential, as well as a willingness to relocate.
HR Summer Intern Program
Opportunities are available for first-year master’s degree students with a strong emphasis on business acumen and change management skills, and we prefer a concentration in Human Resources Management or Human Resources. Juris Doctorate candidates are considered as well. We will also consider undergraduates entering their senior year. A GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale is strongly preferred.
On acceptance, you will be assigned to one of Ford’s HR teams and become a contributing member of its day-to-day operations. Recent Ford College Graduates (FCGs) will be available for guidance, mentoring and consultation.
HR Ford College Graduate (FCG) Program
We’re looking for recent or pending college graduates with an M.B.A., M.A., M.S., B.A., or B.S. concentrating in Human Resources Management or Human Resources. Opportunities exist for full-time employment at Ford corporate offices in Southeast Michigan or in one of our plants or distribution centers around the country. Successful candidates will possess at least a 3.0 GPA on a scale of 4.0, strong communication, interpersonal, leadership and computer skills, and a willingness to relocate.
The FCG program is designed to familiarize you with the world of Ford Human Resources before you take a long-term assignment. Tailored to your interests, the FCG program runs four years, with three different assignments of about 18 months each in areas such as Labor Relations, Salaried Personnel, Personnel Planning and Staff, and Diversity and Work Life. An advisor or mentor will provide guidance and assistance, and a supervisor on each assignment will provide orientation, assignment descriptions, work objectives, performance reviews, training and ongoing coaching and counseling.
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