Human Resources Partner Senior Specialist - Des Plaine, IL

CMA CGM; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Health insurance

Employee benefits platform with retail

Gym discounts

Pet insurance

Job summary

CEVA Logistics is seeking an HR Partner Senior Specialist in Des Plaines, IL to drive talent management, onboarding, performance and succession planning across assigned sites. You will partner with site leaders to support employee relations, workforce planning and engagement, ensuring data accuracy and regulatory compliance.

The role emphasizes partnering with management, leading training plans, and implementing HR processes in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Admin, or related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience.
• Strong knowledge of HR best practices, labor laws and regulations.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proven ability to build relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Strong data acumen and data analysis skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee talent acquisition, onboarding, performance management, and succession planning.
• Launch talent management processes and develop training tools to ensure deployment.
• Provide day-to-day performance management guidance to line management.
• Collaborate with management to design succession plans for key talents.
• Identify training needs for business units and executive coaching.
• Lead Training Plan, Success Planning, and Individual Development Plans.
• Identify opportunities for organizational improvement and employee engagement.
• Provide guidance on organization design and workforce planning.
• Update HR KPIs, analyze data, and support decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws and company policies.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Labor laws knowledge

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Human Resources Partner Senior Specialist - Des Plaine, IL

Req ID: 591377 Posting Start Date: 23/09/2026 Des Plaines. Il_USA CEVALogistics Permanent contract Full Time

CEVA Logistics provides global supply chain solutions to connect people, products, and providers all around the world. Present in 170+ countries and with more than 110,000 employees spread over 1,500 sites, we are proud to be a Top 5 global 3PL.

We believe that our employees are the key to our success. We want to engage and empower our diverse, global team to co-create value with our customers through our solutions in contract logistics and air, ocean, ground, and finished vehicle transport. That is why CEVA Logistics offers a dynamic and exceptional work environment that fosters personal growth, innovation, and continuous improvement.

At CEVA Logistics, we Rise in Motion. Your career is always on the move, growing as fast and as far as your ambition takes you. Join a global team of nearly 200 nationalities, shaping the future of global trade, moving essential goods, forging new paths, and pushing boundaries to serve an ever-changing world. The pace is fast, the challenges are real, but the rewards are greater: growth, purpose, and the chance to make a meaningful impact. This is more than a job. It’s a journey on which you rise.

Pay Range: $95,000 - $110,000

YOUR ROLE

The HR Business Partner (HR Generalist) drives day-to-day HR execution across assigned locations, partnering closely with site and operations leaders to support employee relations, performance, workforce management, and engagement. This role serves as the frontline HR contact for managers and employees, with clear accountability for execution, data accuracy, and consistency.

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?

TALENT MANAGEMENT

• Oversee talent acquisition, onboarding, performance management, and succession planning to ensure the organization attracts, retains, and develops top talent.
• Launch talent management processes (annual performance review, objective setting, people review, training & development plans) to managed population and develop necessary training and communication tools to ensure robust deployment and understanding.
• Provide day-to-day performance management guidance to line management (e.g., coaching, counselling, career development, disciplinary actions).
• Collaborate with management to design succession plans for key talents and key job positions.
• Identifies training needs for business units and individual executive coaching needs.
• Lead Training Plan process, Success Planning activities, Individual Development Plans and facilitate discussions with the management team to bring the best solutions for employees.

ORGANIZATION DESIGN & WORKFORCE PLANNING

• Identify opportunities for organizational improvement and implement initiatives to enhance employee engagement, productivity, and retention.
• Provide guidance on organization design (new roles, replacement strategy, job architecture) and ensure consistent application of Group and Ceva principles.
• Provides guidance and input on business unit restructures, workforce planning and succession planning.

HR METRICS & REPORTING

• Update monthly Talent metrics and HR KPIs (turnover, time to fill, gender balance, etc.) for scope population.
• Analyze HR data and metrics to identify trends and provide insights to support decision-making.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with labor laws, regulations, and company policies. Stay updated on HR best practices and legal requirements.
• Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Partners with the legal department as needed/required.
• Employee Relations: Address employee concerns, conduct investigations, and provide guidance on conflict resolution and disciplinary actions.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s degree preferred)
• 5+ years’ of progressive HR experience in HR,
• Strong knowledge of HR best practices, labor laws and regulations.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proven ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Strong data acumen and data analysis skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

WHAT DO WE HAVE TO OFFER?

With a genuine culture of recognition, we want our employees to grow, develop and be part of our journey. We offer a benefits package with a focus on your wellbeing. This includes competitive Paid Time Off, 401(k), health insurance and an employee benefits platform that offers discounts on gym memberships and a diverse range of retail, travel, car and hospitality brands, including important offerings like pet insurance.

We are a team in every sense, and we support each other and work collaboratively to achieve our goals together.

It is our goal that you will be compensated for your hard work and commitment, so if you’d like to work for one of the top Logistics providers in the world then let’s work together to help you find your new role.

ABOUT TOMORROW

We value your professional and personal growth. That’s why we share plenty of career opportunities for you to thrive within CEVA. This role can be the first step on your career path with us. You can stay in the same job family, find a new family to grow in (an almost limitless number of options) or find your own path. Join CEVA for a challenging and rewarding career.

CEVA operates in a multicultural, global environment and is a richly diverse organization operating seamlessly as one company. We aim to attract, motivate and retain the best people in our industry, whatever their background. We share the same passion to deliver world-class solutions to our customers. We have the best supply chain professionals in the industry and develop this talent in an inspiring work environment.

CEVA Logistics is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individual with Disabilities.

Please note: Legitimate CEVA Logistics recruitment processes include communication with candidates through recognized professional networks, such as LinkedIn or via an official company email address: [e-mail]. We recommend that you do not respond to unsolicited business propositions and/or offers from people with whom you are unfamiliar.

Information provided is true and accurate. False statements or information will result in the application voided.

• Outstanding benefits for employee and family including multiple health plans(company contribution to health savings account), prescription, dental and vision coverage.
• Company paid life insurance, accident insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage and employee assistance plan.
• Voluntary benefits including additional life insurance, AD&D coverage, buy-up short- and long-term disability, critical illness, identity theft & legal plan.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Flexible Paid Time Off programs including company paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement program.

Information at a Glance

Rise in motion with CMA CGM Group: where ambition meets opportunity.

Join a global team of nearly 200 nationalities, shaping the future of global trade, moving essential goods, forging new paths, and pushing boundaries to serve an ever-changing world.

The pace is fast, the challenges are real, but the rewards are greater: growth, purpose, and the chance to make a meaningful impact. This is more than a job. It’s a journey on which you rise.

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