Senior Employee Relations Specialist

FedEx Freight; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

FedEx Freight is seeking an Employee Relations professional to advise managers on disciplinary actions, interpret policies, and support investigations and litigation preparation. The role partners with operations and other HR functions, assists with recruitment, and conducts exit interviews while ensuring compliance with laws and company policies.

Travel may be required and strong communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience plus three (3) years’ experience with demonstrated proficiency in HR related responsibilities
• Working knowledge of employment and wage and hour law
• Must be multi-tasked oriented and possess strong organizational skills
• Ability to handle and maintain confidential information
• Proven ability in problem‑solving, analysis and independent judgment
• Ability to work under minimal supervisor and function effectively in situations that may be potentially adversarial
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Possess sensitivity and tact in dealing with employees and management
• Experience using Microsoft Office Software, including but not limited to; Word, Excel, and Outlook and the Internet
• Able to follow instructions and complete required training

Responsibilities

• Guide managers on disciplinary actions ensuring decisions are fair and precedent-based
• Communicate and interpret policies and procedures and advise management regarding employee relations
• Assist in investigations involving harassment, discrimination and other employee relations issues; propose recommendations and ensure follow-up
• Assist with company litigation preparation; organizing documentation for depositions, hearings and trials
• Partner with operations and HR professionals (benefits, compensation, recruitment, training)
• Assist with recruitment as needed
• Counsel employees on career paths; coordinate transfers/terminations and conduct exit interviews
• Identify morale trends and develop action plans
• Collect data and prepare/investigate summaries for HR review
• Ensure records retention per laws and company policy; assist in HR paperwork administration
• Comply with laws and company policies
• Perform other duties as required

Skills

HR knowledge

Compliance knowledge

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Multitasking

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

FedEx Freight is seeking an Employee Relations professional to advise managers on disciplinary actions, interpret policies, and support investigations and litigation preparation. The role partners with operations and other HR functions, assists with recruitment, and conducts exit interviews while ensuring compliance with laws and company policies.

Travel may be required and strong communication is essential.