Advisor-Employee Relations

at FedEx Freight in Joliet, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Starting Salary: $84,695.00

POSITION OVERVIEW:
Responsible for providing professional level Human Resources support and guidance with an emphasis on employee relations to employees and management within a specific geographical area
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Provide front line support and guidance to managers in the area of employee relations, ensuring decisions are made with consideration to fairness and precedent
Perform routine and complex investigations involving employees, supervisors and management in the areas of harassment, discrimination and other employee relations issues
Propose recommendations and disposition for investigations and ensure timely follow-up with impacted employees
Provide assistance in the form of advice and counsel to staff and management in the interpretation and application of policies and procedures, ensure compliance with company policies and procedures and applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations
Provide information to management regarding employment practices throughout the organization
Provide advice and counsel to managers on how to appropriately handle employee complaints
Respond to information requests, participate in company litigation at request of the Legal Department, prepare case histories and organize documentation
Partner with and build strong relationships with key partners at all levels across the organization
May counsel employees for career path, coordinate employee transfers and conduct exit interviews
Collect and analyze data, prepare reports and investigative summaries for review by HR management
Assist in gathering information responsive to Alert Line calls
Comply with all applicable laws/regulations, as well as company policies/procedures
Perform other duties as required
Disclaimer: This job description is general in nature and is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
Five (5) years' experience with demonstrated proficiency in Human Resources related responsibilities (3 years FedEx Freight Operations Leadership equals 1 year qualifying experience in HR/Employee Relations)
Thorough understanding of employment and wage and hour laws
Proven ability in problem-solving, analysis and independent judgment
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent coaching, mentoring and facilitating skills
Must be multi-tasked oriented and possess strong organizational skills
Ability to handle and maintain confidential information
Ability to work independently and function effectively in situations that may be potentially adversarial
Ability to interact with and support employees and leadership across all organizational levels
General familiarity with compensation and benefits preferred
Computer literacy with the ability to use Microsoft Office Software, including but not limited to Work, Excel, Outlook and the internet
Strong time management and organizational skills with an attention to detail
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Extensive travel required
Hours may vary due to operational need

Preferred Qualifications:
Pay Transparency: This compensation range is provided as a reasonable estimate of the current starting salary range for this role. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, your work location, how many years of experience you have, and comparison to the other employees already in this role. Employee Benefits: Medical, Dental & Vision Plans, Employee Assistance Program, Personal/Sick Paid Time, Educational Assistance Program, 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan, FedEx Shipping Discount, Vacation (Full Time, Non-Temporary Only), Adoption Assistance Benefit, Lifecare & Lifemart Discount Center.
Pay:  84,695.00 - 133,818.00 USD Annual
Additional Details:

FedEx Freight is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.
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FedEx Freight is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran.