HR Operations Manager

$87,342 - $105,057/Yr

KeHE Distributors - Elkton, FL

Full-time - Mid Level

Elkton, FL

1,001-5,000 employees

Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods

About the position

KeHE has an immediate opportunity for an HR Manager to join a talented and high performing HR function. The primary responsibility of the Human Resources Manager is to partner with Distribution Center (DC) leadership to support business priorities related to people and culture as well as ensure our employees are engaged, productive, and cared for. This position will be onsite, Monday to Friday, located at our Distribution Center in Lehigh Valley, PA. We are seeking an experienced HR professional who is able to effectively influence, lead, and execute across multiple facets of HR including recruitment, engagement and retention, coaching and counseling, employee relations, policy and procedure administration, and HR compliance. Experience supporting both hourly associates and salaried professionals and the ability to manage in a fast-paced, growing, and dynamic warehouse environment is a must. This position will have one direct report, will work closely with local recruiting, and partner with HR corporate functions for support on KeHE processes, policies, and procedures in order to foster an environment consistent with our Culture, Mission, and Values.

Responsibilities

• High level of focus on staffing and retention of hourly associates, working closely with recruitment and hiring managers to continually fine-tune the process and improve quality of hires.
• Oversee new hire offer process and orientation, partnering with Trainers and Managers on retention strategy for new hires in the first 90 days of employment with KeHE.
• Oversee HR processes, policies, and procedures and align with local management to adapt practices as necessary to best support the unique challenges of the location while ensuring adherence to KeHE standards.
• Role model behaviors that are congruent to KeHE's culture, act as a coach to local management, and influence collaboration with DC leaders to make decisions that balance the best interest of employees and the business.
• Provide courageous people perspective on business issues, even when unpopular, ensuring adherence to KeHE's core values and putting people before problems.
• Manage employee relations matters, conduct internal workplace investigations as needed, and present facts and recommendations to DC and/or HR leadership for alignment on proper resolution.
• Lead local HR team and ensure all day-to-day HR administration is executed in an accurate and timely manner and in-line with HR compliance standards.
• Collaborate with safety, risk, and local management to ensure adherence to safety prevention measures as well as administration of post-incident procedures and workers' compensation administration.
• Under the guidance of Sr. HR Director, work with the legal department to respond to EEOC claims and other employment-related legal matters as they arise.

Requirements

• Minimum 5-7 years HR Generalist experience.
• Minimum 2-3 years HR Manager experience with at least one direct report.
• Distribution and/or Manufacturing human resources experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management or a related field.
• PHR/SPHR preferred.
• Proven ability to interact with and influence across hourly associates and leadership.
• Ability to work comfortably and successfully under pressure and handle multiple highly sensitive issues and competing priorities.
• Contribute and support to the overall goals of the business and HR function.
• Capability of prioritizing and handling multiple projects simultaneously, under tight time constraints.
• Must have the ability to make recommendations to effectively resolve emotional and complex problems or issues, by using judgment that is in consistent with standards, practices, policies, procedures, regulation or government law.
• Able to work effectively with employees, peers, DC and region leaders as well as corporate HR support functions, and the local operations team in a productive collaborative environment coupled with the ability to be decisive.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in Manufacturing (Preferred)
• Knowledge of Spanish (Preferred)
• Professional In Human Resources certification (Preferred)

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance