Jobs · Human Resources · Illinois

Specialist HR

FedEx Supply Chain · Edwardsville, IL · 2 wk ago
Human Resources$62k/yrFull-time

This role serves as an onsite strategic and operational HR partner responsible for delivering comprehensive human resources support across assigned sites. The incumbent provides end-to-end HR support while elevating service delivery, consistency, and operational alignment. Partners closely with site leadership and teammates to support employee relations, talent development, performance management, workforce planning, and HR program execution. Balances hands-on execution with consultative support, ensuring HR initiatives align with business needs while maintaining compliance and operational excellence. Typically supports at least one site; may support more than one site based on operational need.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as an HR partner to site leadership, providing guidance on employee relations, performance management, talent planning, and workforce needs.
  • Serve as a liaison between employees, leadership, and HR leadership on HR matters.
  • Collaborate with leaders to build organizational capability, bench strength, and engagement.
  • Coach leaders and employees to improve performance, accountability, and workplace effectiveness.
  • Provide interpretation and guidance on HR policies, procedures, and employment law.
  • Prepare and respond to unemployment claims and support investigations as needed.
  • Support performance management processes including recommendations for goal-setting, reviews, coaching, and development planning.
  • Assist with succession planning, workforce planning, and replacement strategies.
  • Partner with leaders to identify learning needs, communication styles, and development approaches for their teams.
  • Support leadership development and talent growth initiatives.
  • Coordinate and facilitate new employee orientation and onboarding logistics.
  • Administer performance management, training initiatives, and HR system updates.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • 2 years of HR experience with demonstrated exposure to both HR operations and employee relations.
  • Strong working knowledge of HR best practices and employment law.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field.
  • Prior experience supporting multiple sites or large employee populations.
  • Experience in distribution, manufacturing, or warehouse environments.

Skills & Abilities

  • Proven ability to manage confidential information with discretion.
  • Experience using HRIS and Microsoft Office.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and stakeholders.
  • Maintain confidentiality in accordance with internal policies and legal requirements.

Physical/Cognitive Requirements (with or without accommodation)

  • Ability to follow policies and procedures.
  • Ability to read, write, and interpret documents.
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
  • Ability to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
  • Ability to sit, walk, or stand for the duration of the shift.
  • Visual acuity to perform essential job functions.
  • Ability to conduct physical tasks with a full range of motion throughout the warehouse.
  • Ability to lift and carry items up to 50 pounds.

Benefits

  • Competitive pay, paid bi-weekly for both full and part-time employees.
  • 401(k) plan with company match after 1 year.
  • Tuition reimbursement program.
  • Holiday pay and accrued paid time off programs offering both Vacation and PTO.
  • Medical, dental, vision, and voluntary benefits available on day one.
  • Basic life insurance and basic AD&D coverage.
  • Supplemental Life and Supplemental AD&D.
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage for full-time employees following 180 days of employment.
  • Paid parental leave for both moms and dads.
  • Paid bereavement and jury duty.

Pay

Pay range: USD $62,100.00 - USD $96,200.00. Pay is based on several factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, education/training, and work experience.

Schedule

1st Shift (Day), Monday - Friday.

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