Ford Motor CompanyHuman Resources Business Partner,Dearborn, Michigan Product Development
Mar. 2006 - Jun. 2010Reported to the Directors of Vehicle Engineering/Vehicle Evaluation & Verification Organization/and Research & Advanced Engineering at Product Development Division, which consisted of over 600 engineering and technician employees, over 400 engineers, and 200 PHD Researchers within the Product Development Division. • Directed organization in a 40% reduction of personnel and organizational structure to contribute to affordable cost metrics
• Spearheaded labor workforce planning strategy leading to 100% retention of key talent by leveraging succession planning, employee development, and change management initiatives to sustain and enhance organizations performance and efficiencies during business restructuring.
• Implemented successful union avoidance action plan for targeted at-risk location
• Led Organizational Development Team Effectiveness initiation utilizing “Appreciative Inquiry” • Conducted salary compensation audits to ensure fair and competitive pay among peers and various diversity groups.
• Managed Compensation Planning Process for the salaried engineering employees, Management, Director level, and Executive Management level employees within the Product Development Division, which included the administration of merits, bonus, and stock option awards.
• Developed US Outbound International Service Employee tax procedure, for employees participating in vehicle launches in countries other than the United States.
• Provided Directors with Human Resources support including staffing, performance enhancement and improvement, and compensation and benefits for Product Development Division.