The Opportunity
Ford and SK On are investing billions in Kentucky and Tennessee including building three state-of-the art battery manufacturing facilities between the two campuses at BlueOval City in Tennessee and BlueOval SK Battery Park in Kentucky. These brand-new advanced manufacturing facilities will use Ford’s 100-years of automobile manufacturing expertise and SK On’s 30+ years of electric vehicle battery expertise to become the world’s leader in battery manufacturing.
For more information about BlueOval SK plans, please Follow this link.
The HR Manager at BlueOval SK Battery Park in Glendale, Kentucky will have a unique, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be a key member of the start-up team, launching the facility from ground up.
This role will be responsible for leading all Human Resources functions for hourly and salaried employees at the facility including, but not limited to:
- Drive the organization capability in a brand-new green site by applying organizational design and change management skills
- Build a world class manufacturing team at BlueOval SK Battery Park to help drive innovation and deliver success by developing talent pipelines throughout the community
- Partner with other BlueOval SK HR Managers and Manufacturing Leadership to deliver innovative people experiences
- Design HR processes and procedures to enable a competitive electric vehicle (EV) battery business framework and positive employee experiences
- Design and launch the HR Delivery model for electric vehicle (EV) battery business: Talent Acquisition, Learning and Development, Manufacturing Relations, Salaried Personnel, Compensation and Benefits, etc. as well as strategic alignment with key partners and stakeholders
- Shape the HR team at the new advanced battery facility
- Represent BlueOval SK and work with government agencies, key community partners, and other external organizations
- Interface with key external stakeholders such as supplier leadership teams located at BlueOval SK Battery Park campus
- Ensure a successful launch of BlueOval SK Battery Park
Capabilities Required
- Leading transformational change
- Innovation
- Critical thinking
- Resourcefulness
- Confidence, courage and independence
- Strong interpersonal and influencing skills, collaborator
- Drive for results and sense of urgency
- Data-driven
- Change Management and Organizational Design
Qualifications And Key Experiences
- Bachelor's required, Master's preferred
- Broad-base knowledge and experiences across all aspects of Human Resources including compensation planning, recruitment and selection, performance management, employee coaching/counseling, employee engagement, learning and development, organization development and workforce planning.
- Experience providing HR support to both a salaried and hourly workforce
- Manufacturing experience
- Experience delivering significant HR process improvements and/or change management efforts, preferably as a Project Manager/Lead
- Demonstrated ability to lead, empower and develop teams
- Proven self-starter with the ability to multitask in a fluid, dynamic environment, including ability to manage time and resources
- Experience working in a multicultural environment preferred
- Experience working in a greenfield/start-up environment while leading large scale recruitment efforts preferred
About BlueOval SK
At BlueOval SK, we will lead the transformation of the electric vehicle (EV) battery business through partnership (Joint Venture formed by Ford and SK On) to provide products and processes to increase our customers’ experience. As the future of BlueOval SK, you will help lead the battery revolution by working alongside our teams as we build the batteries required for electric vehicle business excellence. We have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career.
The Opportunity
Ford and SK On are investing billions in Kentucky and Tennessee including building three state-of-the art battery manufacturing facilities between the two campuses at BlueOval City in Tennessee and BlueOval SK Battery Park in Kentucky. These brand-new advanced manufacturing facilities will use Ford’s 100-years of automobile manufacturing expertise and SK On’s 30+ years of electric vehicle battery expertise to become the world’s best battery manufacturer.
For more information about BlueOval SK plans, please Follow this link.
What you’ll receive in return:
As part of the BlueOval SK family, you’ll enjoy excellent compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes generous paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, incentive compensation and much more. You’ll also experience exciting opportunities for professional and personal growth and recognition. If you have what it takes to help us lead the transformation of the EV battery business, we’d love to have you join us.
Benefits include:
- 401k plan with retirement planning services
- 401k company matching after completing three months of service
- Medical and prescription drug coverage
- Dental and vision coverage
- Preventative Care
- Eligibility for great ancillary benefits including: Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), Short-Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD), Employee Basic Life and Accidental Death Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, and Employee Supplemental Life Insurance
- Access to Paid Time Off (PTO) after completing probationary period and Emergency PTO
- Parental Leave
- Access to Ford Vehicle Discount Program
- Climate-controlled working environment
- For a full list of benefits, visit our website:
- https://blueovalsk.com/opportunities
Candidates for positions with BlueOval SK must be legally authorized to work in the United States. BlueOval SK does not sponsor employment VISAs for candidates at this time. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
We are 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.
