Human Resources Manager FL-P

Website Kuehne_Nagel Kuehne + Nagel Inc.

It’s more than a job

This Kuehne+Nagel Human Resources role covers recruiting, compensation, talent management and… toys. Yes, toys. Because your efforts create a functional and positive workplace that allows teams to stay focused on helping toy manufacturers, for example, get their products to stores and children around the world. Working in HR at Kuehne+Nagel brings more joy than we imagine.

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 Shelbyville, Kentucky!

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. We will count on your leadership skills to help drive flexibility, sound judgment, and confidentiality.

How you create impact

  • 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

What we would like you to bring

  • 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

What’s in it for you

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

Who we are

Logistics shapes everyday life – from the goods we consume to the healthcare we rely on. At Kuehne+Nagel, your work goes beyond logistics; it enables both ordinary and special moments in the lives of people around the world.

As a global leader with a strong heritage and a vision to move the world forward, we offer a safe, stable environment where your career can make a real difference. Whether we help deliver life-saving medicines, develop sustainable transportation solutions or support our local communities, your career will contribute to more than you can imagine.

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To apply for this job please visit jobs.kuehne-nagel.com.