JBT Marel

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At JBT Marel, what we do matters, we know that the contribution of our employees leads to the success of our business. Our purpose is to transform the future of food; this guides our vision of being the global leader in food and beverage technology, by harnessing the full power of JBT Marel to partner with our customers and pioneer sustainable innovation. Our values show who we are at our best. As we Create with Collaboration, Serve with Integrity, Grow with Excellence, and Advance with Innovation. As a People Operations Coordinator on our Systems and Operations team, you are responsible for delivering high-quality, scalable HR operations across the full employee lifecycle for our global workforce. This role owns day-to-day lifecycle transactions in our HRIS, provides front-line HR support to employees and managers, and helps maintain the operational stability of key processes like onboarding, offboarding, and employee data changes. Reporting to our Director of People Systems and Operations, you'll partner closely with People Partners, People Managers, Finance, Payroll, IT, and other cross-functional stakeholders to ensure our operations are accurate, compliant, and delivered with empathy. As our People Operations Coordinator– you will report to the Director HRIS. On a given day, you may: Manage employee lifecycle operations - Process all personnel transactions (new hires, promotions, transfers, and terminations) and ensure accurate HRIS data entry and record-keeping Coordinate onboarding and offboarding logistics - Support the scheduling, documentation, and systems steps that help new hires start strong and departing employees transition smoothly Be the front-line HR support - Act as the primary contact for HR inquiries from current employees, new hires, past employees, and external vendors on core policies like PTO, benefits, and basic HR procedures Manage external HR requests - Handle employment verifications and other external information requests, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and timely responses Escalate complex issues - Assess and route more complex or sensitive cases to the appropriate People team members or functional specialists who will resolve them. Support cyclical HR programs - Help execute key annual and cyclical activities such as the Annual Performance Review process, organizational surveys, Benefits Open Enrollment, and mandated training programs Maintain HRIS data integrity and reporting - Uphold high standards for data quality, run basic reports, and support adherence to HR controls and compliance requirements Contribute to process improvements & projects - Participate in People Operations and broader HR process improvement initiatives and departmental projects that enhance scalability and employee experience Provide general administrative support such as travel arrangements, preparing correspondence, forms and reports, arranging meeting – including agenda and notes, process confidential reports and documents, and tracks deadlines. Demonstrated attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy, particularly in HRIS data entry, documentation, and reporting Passion for inclusive, seamless people operations, with a service-oriented mindset and desire to improve processes that support employees and managers Requirements for the role Bachelor's Degree HR operations experience managing the full employee lifecycle, including hands-on processing of personnel changes and providing first-level employee support and policy guidance Multi-state (or multi-region) HR experience, with demonstrated ability to maintain compliance and high data integrity and 3+ years of experience with core HR principles Proficiency with HRIS/HCM platforms (Workday, preferred) and comfort working in spreadsheets such as Excel or Google Sheets Strong organizational and time management skills, with a track record of prioritizing multiple high-volume, high-stakes tasks in a fast-moving environment Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a focus on empathy, professionalism, and clear policy interpretation for a wide range of stakeholders You must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future. Travel & Location This position is Hybrid working 3 days a week in our Chicago office #LI-KF1 #LI-Hybrid We are committed to our employees and will provide you with development and opportunities to allow you to be the best version of yourself at work, at home, and in your community. We foster a genuine inclusive team culture enjoying collaborative working across our global teams to deliver world-class projects. We encourage development - ensuring new experiences and challenges at JBT Marel to feed your growth! Benefits: JBT Marel offers benefits on day 1 of your employment. Including: Medical, Dental, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, family leave, vision coverage, and a matched 401(k) plan. Commitment to Diversity: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging is a fundamental value to JBT Marel and critical to our future success. A thoughtful, focused, and sustained effort to work towards our DEIB goals is not just a principled choice, but also a business imperative. Equal Opportunity Employment: JBT Marel provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and qualified applicants for employment. We will not tolerate any form of discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. At JBT Marel, we apply this policy to all our employment practices, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. We make hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit and business needs at the time. JBT Marel will reasonably accommodate applicants who need adjustments to participate in the application or interview process. If you require assistance or accommodation during the application process, please contact JBT Marel at 844-286-4524. Welcome to our temporary careers site. While we finalize our new website, you can explore open roles and start your career journey with JBT Marel here. At JBT Marel, we’re transforming the future of food through technology, innovation, and collaboration. Our work helps make the global food system more sustainable — and it’s powered by thousands of talented people around the world. We value collaboration, integrity, innovation, and continuous growth — and we believe the best ideas come from diverse perspectives working together. If you’re looking for meaningful work and the chance to make a real impact, explore opportunities at JBT Marel and get ready to transform the future of food.