People Operations Partner

FedEx; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 58,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

FedEx is seeking a People Operations Partner to lead all HR activities for assigned facilities, including staffing, compliance, and employee relations, with travel as needed. You will partner with management to develop programs and ensure fair pay practices across locations.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in HR or related field, or equivalent experience, plus 2 years HR Generalist experience. Strong communication, project management, and ability to work across teams are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in HR, Business, Communications, or related field.
• Alternative: high school diploma/GED with 2 years HR experience plus 4 additional years in HR Generalist or employee relations.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge of HR practices to monitor compliance with employment laws, policies, procedures and processes.
• Identifies and conducts investigations on employee relations issues and provides recommendations.
• Advises management and responds to employee inquiries.
• Supports and engages internal customers in facilities in meetings and events, handling issues.

Skills

HR laws knowledge

Communication skills

Time management

Presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

MS Office

Multilingual abilities

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/Communications

Equivalent education + 2 years HR + 4 years experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Web-based applications

Job description

The People Operations Partner will be responsible for leading all activities of the HR function for assigned facilities and/or teams and leading related projects. The People Operations Partner applies skill in selection/retention and employee relations techniques, a working knowledge of policies and procedures and Federal and state laws regarding employment practices in order to support the organization.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Demonstrates knowledge of HR practices, guidelines and regulations to monitor and provide advice regarding compliance with all employment laws, regulations, policies, procedures and processes.

• Identifies and/or conducts investigations on employee relations issues in an appropriate and timely manner and provides appropriate recommendations.

• Provides advice to management and responds to employee inquiries.

• Provides support and engages all levels of internal customers in assigned facilities in activities, meetings, special events and handles issues and questions.

• Leads the full cycle staffing development and execution process for talent acquisition, including applicant sourcing, recruiting, demonstrating good faith efforts in Affinative Action, pre-employment screening, interviewing and employee onboarding.

• Partners with other professionals and management to develop and/or facilitate programs to support business objectives, corporate programs and individual development.

• Assists in providing guidance, training and sharing best practices to other team members.

• Collaborates with operational business partners and others to develop strategic plans and actions to reduce voluntary turnover to goal and increase employee engagement.

• Participates in retention/engagement events and compliance activities as assigned and follows-up/monitors action plans.

• In conjunction with hiring manager, responsible for pay review recommendations and providing guidance to managers on pay guidelines and sound pay recommendations.

• May be assigned to work at multiple locations; some locations requiring travel and other travel may be required based on work assignments.

• May be involved in projects, such as annual merit process, to deliver guidance and assistance to managers.

• Performs other duties as assigned

MINIMUM EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's Degree/equivalent in Human Resources, Business, Communications, or related discipline required.

• In Lieu of bachelor's degree, the minimum education requirement may be met by having a high school degree or GED, the two (2) years minimum experience and an additional four (4) years of experience as an HR Generalist or in employee relations.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:

• Two (2) years professional HR experience in HR Generalist, employee relations, talent acquisition or related area required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• A working knowledge of state and federal employment laws.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills necessary to explain complex and/or confidential information to all levels of management.

• Time management and organizational skills necessary to manage multiple projects, appropriately prioritize workload, plan for resources to meet deadlines and goals, and work independently in responding to day-to-day functional needs.

• Presentation skills necessary to facilitate training and/or deliver informational sessions to groups and/or individuals.

• Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with employees.

• Ability to anticipate and identify problems and use sound judgment and fact-based analysis to develop effective and efficient solutions.

• Software skills, including use of Microsoft Office software and web-based applications.

• Ability to work day, evening and overnight hours as business needs dictate.

• Communication skills in multiple languages may be required.

JOB CONDITIONS:

• Extensive Travel Required

Preferred Qualifications:

Pay Transparency:

Pay: $5,152.82 - $11,309.65

Additional Details: Domicile location is flexible within the Chicago Metro / Northwest Indiana area.

Pay Transparency:
The compensation listed reflects the pay range or rate of pay reasonably expected for this posted position at the posted location or locations. If this opportunity includes multiple job levels, the pay information represents the ranges for each level in that job family. Actual pay is determined by several job-related factors permitted by law and relevant to the position, including, but not limited to, experience relative to the job, tenure, market level, pay at the location for this job, performance, schedule, and work assignment. In California, the compensation listed reflects the range or rate of play reasonably expected for this posted position upon hire. In New Jersey, any compensable Security and Walk time will be paid to non-exempt/hourly employees at the state minimum wage.

For details on our comprehensive benefits, click here.

Federal Express Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer including, Vets/Disability.

Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application process. Applicants who require reasonable accommodations in the application or hiring process should contact [e-mail].

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:

• Know Your Rights
• Pay Transparency
• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
• Employee Polygraph Protection Act

E-Verify Program Participant: Federal Express Corporation participates in the Department of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ E-Verify program (For U.S. applicants and employees only). Please click below to learn more about the E-Verify program:

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