Senior Manager Contractor Relations
Fedex Ground
Was the primary liaison between the Independent Contractors and Corporate. Facilitated the Business model by training, teaching, coaching managers how to manage and operate within a Independent Contractor Model. Was the company lead for my district in working with counsel to resolve contractual disputes. Subject matter expert on the operating agreement.• Provide subject matter expertise to ensure consistent interpretation, implementation and administration of the FXG IC agreement.• Facilitate IC operating agreement seminars for FXG employees (e.g. AR-300, Business Discussion seminars, Operating agreement blitzes) in conjunction with operations management and/or DMD.• Facilitate disqualification (DQ) process; review and approve, if warranted, driver disqualifications.• Perform station assessments; facilitate forums, summits and events within my district.• Ensure necessary communications with ICs are documented in timely and appropriate manner.• Oversee and conduct investigations on issues and disputes between ICs and FedEx Ground, including those raised in the RESOLVE process; provide guidance on complex issues and disputes for resolution.• Build and maintain relationships with ICs.• Consult with PGH on implementation of new initiatives and program changes within Contractor Relations function.