Recruiter / Talent Acquisition Specialist, Employee Relations - On site

We take care of our employees, and they take care of our customers! Become a member of a global community! The international logistics industry is an integral piece of the global trade puzzle; we make the world go round. Global supply chain management is what we do, and at the heart of Expeditors you will find professionalism, leadership, and a friendly environment, all of which foster an innovative, customer service-based approach to logistics. Expeditors is a global logistics company headquartered in Seattle, Washington. As a Fortune 500 company, we employ over 19,000 trained professionals in a worldwide network of over 350+ locations across six continents. Expeditors satisfies the increasingly sophisticated needs of international trade through customized solutions and seamless, integrated information systems. Our Mission We recruit, train, and retain the very best logistics and technical experts the world over. We love to promote from within - more than 50 percent of our employees have been at Expeditors for five years or more. Our high retention rate is influenced by a unique compensation program for positions that are more than just jobs - they're chances to grow, do what you love and build a career with us! Main Responsibilities and Duties This section lists job-specific tasks and duties, such as the ones listed below, that are completed on a regular basis by the Recruiter / Talent Acquisition Specialist, Employee Relations. - Manage end-to-end recruitment processes for various departments and seniority levels. - Source passive candidates through LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, portfolios, social media, and professional networks. - Review resumes and applications to screen for cultural add and technical qualifications. - Conduct initial screenings and behavioral interviews to assess candidate capabilities and expectations. - Partner with hiring managers to scope roles, define requirements, and align on evaluation criteria. - Provide strategic guidance to hiring teams regarding market trends, compensation, and talent availability. - Deliver a high-touch experience ensuring candidates receive timely feedback, transparency, and clear expectations. - Extend employment offers and negotiate terms alongside HR and compensation teams. - Build long-term pipelines for critical and high-turnover roles to minimize future time-to-hire. - Support employer branding initiatives by attending job fairs, university events, and contributing to recruitment marketing content. - Track and report on recruiting metrics such as time-to-hire, source effectiveness, and quality-of-hire. - Communicate with Hiring Manager regarding the onboarding process; offer letter, background check, first day, first few weeks - Monitor Background Checks - Coordinate and facilitate the first day new hire session, welcoming employee to Expeditors and completing required first day documents - Ensure timely and accurate forms completion with correct employment eligibility documents - Timely notification and workflow management of work force changes (pay, status, and worksite changes, new hires, termination, leaves of absence, etc.) - Employee data reporting for managers/supervisors - Identification of need or request for leave/accommodation/workplace injury and proper escalation - Communicate to employees the leave/accommodation/workplace injury process as well as their rights/responsibilities and provide comprehensive options - Communicate to managers the leave/accommodation/workplace injury process, paperwork requirements, key dates and interactive dialogue process - Assist managers and supervisors in documenting and addressing personnel issues - Coach employees and managers on various employee relations matters - Host and facilitate trainings on employee relations topics, as needed - Ensure labor law compliance postings and notices are distributed/posted timely - Provide state required termination notices (when applicable) - Assist in ensuring awareness and understanding of benefit enrollment deadlines and eligibility requirements - Participate in annual Open Enrollment activities, including providing benefit education on new and current benefit options - Other duties related to Employee Relations & Benefit functions as needed. Ensures Employment & Labor Compliance - Understands and applies local employment and labor laws and regulations to ensure district compliance. Recommends and implements HR compliance best practices in partnership with District Manager and Corporate Employee Relations. Responds to employee and manager questions in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and Company policies and standards.Supports Employee Lifecycle Processes ​​​​​​​ - Executes aspects of the Employee Lifecycle, from onboarding to offboarding. Recognizes requests for leave of absence and workplace accommodations. Effectively communicates the approval process, paperwork requirements, and rights/responsibilities to employees and their management team.Provides HR Service & Training - Regularly communicates human relations (HR) best practices through training sessions, department meetings, and individual discussions. Provides basic guidance and support to supervisors and managers related to each Employee Relations functional area of responsibility. Educates managers on HR compliance obligations and risks of non-compliance.Promotes Expeditors’ Employee Benefit Programs           - ​​​​​​​Serves as the local district benefits expert by maintaining in-depth understanding of Expeditors’ benefit plans, understands eligibility rules, enrollment processes, and deadlines. Promotes awareness and use of Expeditors’ benefit plans and programs by district employees. - Minimum 2–4 years of proven experience as a Recruiter or Talent Acquisition Specialist (in-house or agency). - Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field. - Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with a strong ability to build rapport quickly. - Familiarity with structured behavioral and situational interviewing techniques. - Strong time-management skills, high emotional intelligence, and the resilience to navigate changing priorities. - Proficient in Human Resource skills and knowledge - Global logistics industry knowledge - Software proficiency (e.g., MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint) - English language proficiency Expeditors offers excellent benefits and career development. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. - Meal Tickets - Medical Health Plan - Life & Accidents Insurance - Day off for your Birthday - Extra vacation days based on tenure - Free shuttle service from/to Aviatorilor Metro station - Employee Stock Purchase Plan - Employee Referral Program Bonus - Training and Personnel Development Program - LinkedIn Learning free access - Growth opportunities within the company