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We are looking for an onsite Human Resources Manager with advanced interpersonal and communication skills to be an integral part of site HR functions such as team building, payroll, investigations, data analytics, compliance, and special projects. If you have strong HR leadership experience, consider joining us at our site in West Jefferson, OH!

Your Role

You will serve as the Human Resources partner for the facility, managing all local HR activities in support of exempt and non-exempt employees. We’ll count on your years of experience to plan, coordinate, and direct the HR functions of the site, maintain a conflict-free workplace, and enhance job satisfaction. Your typical hours will be Monday – Friday, 8 am – 5 pm, but you must be flexible to work outside those hours when needed. We will count on your leadership skills to help drive flexibility, sound judgment, and confidentiality.

Your Responsibilities

• Bridge management and employee relations by addressing demands, grievances, or other issues

• Drive a culture where diversity, equity, and inclusion work together to create a sense of belonging and a stronger workforce

• Help develop and monitor overall HR strategies, systems, tactics, and procedures

• Spend at least 20% of your time on the floor to be visible and interactive and to “check the pulse” of the workplace

• Perform employee relations counseling

• Work directly with department managers to assist them in carrying out their responsibilities on HR matters

• Support current and future business needs through leadership and consulting with management

• Partner with Talent Acquisition on the recruitment and selection process

• Retain a competent, empowered, motivated workforce

• Manage temporary workforce vendor to ensure quality, competitiveness, and contract terms are met

• Track staffing levels, deployment, turnover, absenteeism, recruitment, compensation, promotions, etc.

• Use UKG Dimensions to obtain, store, and analyze pertinent data/information for payroll and benefits administration

• Assess training needs to apply and monitor training programs

• Oversee and manage a performance appraisal system to drive a highly performing-workforce

Your Skills and Experiences

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or Education, or equivalent combination of education and experience

• 4+ years of progressive HR experience, including at least 3 years of experience in a distribution or manufacturing environment

• 1+ years of leadership experience

• Strong knowledge of HRIS systems (e.g., PeopleSoft; UltiPro, Kronos)

• Advanced knowledge of EEO, Compensation and Benefits, FMLA, FLSA, Labor Relations, health and safety

• Experience implementing/supporting DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) programs

• Solid investigation, and conflict-resolution experience

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

• HR certification preferred

Good Reasons to Join

There has never been a better time to work in logistics. Bring your skills to an industry that offers stability and international career growth. We offer a great compensation and medical/dental benefits package, employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, excellent training programs, and a fun, and interesting global work environment. #LI-Onsite

Kuehne + Nagel is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. If you require an accommodation for any part of the online application process due to a disability, please contact the Employee Services HR Help Desk at 1-800-267-1326 during the hours of 8:00am - 5:00pm EST; Monday through Friday or via e-mail at: HR.helpdesk@kuehne-nagel.com with the nature of your request. We will answer your inquiry within 24 hours.