All Onboard

Engineering Strategic Onboarding: Inside Zebra Technologies’ HR Transformation

Jeffrey Schmitz Season 1 Episode 18

In this episode of the All Onboard podcast, host Thomas Kunjappu sits down with Jeff Schmitz, Chief People Officer at Zebra Technologies. With a background that bridges engineering, product management, marketing, and HR, Jeff shares his unique perspective on transforming HR from a service function to a strategic powerhouse.

Discover how Zebra Technologies is redefining the onboarding experience, prioritizing employee engagement from day one, and ensuring a seamless transition for new hires. Jeff dives into the importance of structure, efficiency, and employee-centric processes in building a successful HR strategy that aligns with Zebra’s goals.

Topics covered:

  • How Jeff’s diverse career path shapes his approach to HR
  • Zebra’s HR transformation journey and the impact on employee experience
  • Key strategies for creating a scalable, repeatable onboarding process
  • Using data and metrics to improve HR operations
  • And more!

Whether you're an HR leader, a manager, or someone passionate about organizational development, this episode offers valuable insights into building a world-class onboarding process.

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