Job Description

Expeditors, a leader in global logistics, is looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual with a willingness to learn a variety of human resource functions. The position includes exposure to a wide range of human resource functions for the corporate Employee Relations & Benefits department, which supports over 6,700 U.S. employees. This position will specialize in administering Expeditors’ leave of absence, workplace accommodations, and workers’ compensation programs. A successful candidate will be comfortable working in a team environment, have exceptional interpersonal, communication and customer service skills, superior attention to detail and the ability to prioritize multiple on-going projects.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Advises employees, managers and Employee Relations Coordinators on Expeditors’ U.S. leave of absence, workplace accommodations, and workers’ compensation programs in a well-reasoned and supportive manner.
• Oversees third-party leave, accommodation, and workers’ compensation vendor to ensure compliance and service standards are being met. Maintains a positive vendor relationship.
• Maintains in-depth knowledge of applicable laws and regulations, and Company policies and procedures.
• Collaborates with managers and Employee Relations Coordinators to identify workplace accommodations.
• Manages workers’ compensation billing.
• Helps support the development of trainings, resources, and communications in areas of expertise.
• Preserves confidentiality of employee medical documentation and files.
• Works closely with Corporate Employee Relations & Benefits team on a variety of tasks.
• Meets Expeditors’ annual training requirements.
• Adheres to Expeditors’ 10 cultural attributes: Appearance, Attitude, Confidence, Curiosity, Excellence, Integrity, Pride, Resolute, Sense of Humor, and Visionary.
• Provide support to all other human resource functions as needed.

Qualifications

Education, Experience and Skills Required:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Demonstrated interest in human resources and employment law compliance.
• Ability to build strong relationships with employees and management to ensure effective support on human resource issues.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Strong attention to detail and a critical eye.
• Organizational skills that result in consistent volume and quality of output.
• Diligent and firm ethics.
• Enthusiastic, positive, and ambitious attitude.
• Strong interpersonal, customer service, and communication skills.

Additional Information

PAY AND BENEFITS:

Non-Exempt Annual Salary: $56,000 - $60,000 (DOE)

Expeditors offers competitive benefits to all full-time employees including:

• Paid Vacation, Holiday and Sick Time
• Health Plan: Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental and Vision
• Health Savings Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Various Optional Life and Disability Plans
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Training and Education Program