Timekeeping & Leave Management SPOC (Single Point of Contact), BlueOval Battery Park Michigan

Ford’s legacy of innovation is about to reach new heights. Imagine being on the ground floor of something truly extraordinary. At BlueOval Battery Park Michigan, we’re not just assembling battery systems; we’re leading a transformation. As a key member of our start-up team, you’ll have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to launch a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility from the ground up. Imagine: you, at the forefront of the electrification movement, helping to bring the next generation of vehicles to driveways, job sites and highways everywhere.

At BlueOval Battery Park Michigan, you will...
• use your entrepreneurial skills and team mindset to come up with data-driven solutions
• build and lead an agile team to deliver the advanced technology that drives the future
• create a culture of trust, encourage diversity of thought and foster leadership in others
• be part of the historic transformation of the automotive industry.
 

 You will serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for Timekeeping Management, FMLA, Medical Leaves of Absence (MLOA), and related compliance programs. Your expertise will directly support managers, ensure regulatory compliance, and contribute to a fair and consistent employee experience. This role builds specialized knowledge and analytical capabilities that are essential foundations for HR Business Partner and HR management positions. 
This position is ideal for detail-oriented professionals who thrive on mastering complex policy areas while building strong stakeholder relationships and problem-solving skills. 

What you'll do... 

Timekeeping :

• Partner with managers and team members to ensure work hours are captured and accurate in the Timekeeping system on a daily basis
• Perform daily review and updating of timecards in Work Force Software Timekeeping system in preparation for submission for payroll processing on a weekly basis 
• Assist with answering manager questions regarding timekeeping policies, procedures and access to the timekeeping system
• Routinely run reports out of Workforce Timekeeping systems for various stakeholders (Finance, HR, Total Rewards, etc.) 
   

Leave Administration:

• Serve as the primary liaison between the company and the Third-Party Administrator (TPA) for disability and leave claims to ensure leave of absence requests are processed according to company policy and regulatory requirements.
• Manage and audit leave-related pay codes within the HR and timekeeping systems to ensure accurate data integration between the TPA, timekeeping records, and Payroll.
• Oversee the integrity of leave documentation and recordkeeping maintained by the TPA, performing periodic audits to ensure company standards and legal requirements are met.
   

Employee & Stakeholder Partnership:

• Act as the point of escalation and expert consultant for line managers regarding complex leave situations, policy nuances, and high-level leave status updates.
• Provide guidance and training to managers and employees on timekeeping procedures, attendance expectations, and leave policies
• Partner with the TPA, local medical departments, and management to facilitate the return-to-work process, ensuring fitness-for-duty evaluations and accommodations are handled appropriately.
• Partner with Payroll to resolve timekeeping discrepancies and pay-related issues prior to payroll processing
• Collaborate with HR operations on employee lifecycle transactions involving leave administration (separations, reinstatements, transfers) 
   

Data Analysis, Reporting & Process Improvement:

• Run and analyze Timekeeping & Attendance and Leave utilization reports for trends 
• Create data visualizations and presentations tailored for diverse audiences (managers, plant leadership, etc.) 

• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance HR service delivery and employee experience

  Cross-Functional Development & Collaboration:

• Perform general administrative tasks including filing, document organization, etc.
• Support HR team with employee data audits and HRIS and Timekeeping system 
• Integrity checks 
• Participate in cross-functional HR projects to gain exposure to recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, etc.
   

Skills…

• HRIS and Timekeeping Systems 
• FMLA and Leave Administration 
• Attention to Detail and Accuracy 
• Compliance and Regulatory Knowledge 
• Data Analysis and Reporting 
• Interpersonal Communication 
• Microsoft Excel
• Policy Interpretation and Application 
• Problem Solving and Root Cause Analysis 

• Stakeholder Management 
   

  Candidates must possess full flexibility and a readiness to consistently work across all established standard, operating, and rotational shift schedules, encompassing day, night, weekend, and holiday shifts.