Facility Human Resources Manager - Penske Logistics - Warehouse Distribution Center

Facility Human Resources Manager - Penske Logistics - Warehouse Distribution Center (Job Number: 2215744 )

The Human Resources Manager is a valued member of the Leadership Team, reporting directly to the Human Resources Director. As a trusted Business Partner, the HR Manager will drive results and support business objectives. This position supports a business unit of approximately 32 exempt and 370 non-exempt associates. This is a single site, 24/7 grocery warehouse operation.

This position requires you to act as a change agent while driving organizational effectiveness through talent acquisition, leadership development, employee engagement, diversity and inclusion, associate and labor relations, and compliance.

The HR Manager provides guidance with training, coaching, and development as they work with the onsite leadership team to support each location. The HR Manager leads associate relations activities, which include corrective counseling and investigations among other related duties as assigned. In this role, you will use analytics, expertise and workforce trends to influence decisions that drive and improve organizational processes & programs.

This position will support approximately 2 operations and requires the ability to travel 10%-20% to various locations by car, with minimal overnight as required or as directed by leadership. This position supports many locations that run 24/7, and occasional evenings/weekends may be required for site visits, hiring events, general engagement, etc.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Strategic Business Partnership:

• Work with operations team to identify, create and implement innovative human capital solutions that enhance business performance
• Champion, execute and monitor the effectiveness of corporate programs and initiatives

Talent Acquisition:

• Work with the recruiting and operations to create a Staffing Plan based on business growth, workforce planning, analytics, and diversity objectives
• Collaborate with the recruiting team, acquire top talent through improved selection tools and criteria, and local outreach efforts
• Cultivate internal talent, participate in key role promotional decisions

Leadership Development:

• Drive talent review and succession planning processes using a consultative approach that ensures a strong talent bench
• Work with leaders to create and ensure successful completion of individual development plans
• Provide managers with the tools and training to optimize their performance

Diversity, Inclusion, and Engagement:

• Champion the shaping and sustaining of a diverse and inclusive workplace
• Consult with leadership to develop plans to promote an inclusive environment that is engaging, enabling and energizing, and one where our associates can thrive

Associate and Labor Relations:

• Make contributions that develop and sustain a workplace that mirrors our Employee Value Proposition
• Lead investigations, prepare summaries and make recommendations with a sense of urgency, ensuring comprehensive resolutions
• Consult with employment counsel to analyze employment decisions as needed
• Partner with Labor Relations team to develop a labor strategy, including conducting risk assessments, facilitating positive associate relations training, and drafting action plans to address concerns
• Participate in union negotiations, prepare and contribute key HR data to ensure successful outcomes within the collective bargaining agreement
• Collaborate with Business Agents to resolve grievances and other local matters

Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations (e.g., FMLA, ADA, FCRA, EEO, and FLSA)
• Communicate, interpret and consistently apply company policies, procedures, and Code of Conduct
• Ensure compliance with all Human Resource processes
• Consult with compliance expert on the interpretation of policies and procedures
• Conduct regular compliance reviews at location level (Wage and Hour, etc.)

Benefits:

Our excellent benefits plan keeps associates and their families happy, healthy and secure. We offer more than you realize, including:

Bonus eligible

Medical coverage (including vision and RX)

Life insurance (employee, spouse and children)

More family time with paid holidays and vacations

Short- and long-term disability

Health care and dependent care spending accounts

Retirement Savings Plan

Employee discounts

Wellness benefits, including personal health coach program, 24-hour nurse advice line and incentive programs

If you wish to modify the "Qualifications" section, discuss this with your recruiter.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree required; Master’s degree preferred

• SHRM or HRCI Certification(s) preferred
• 6 years of progressive Human Resources experience in more than one facet of HR preferred, relevant experience will be considered
• Creative, independent self-starter who excels in a fast paced environment
• Agile and quick learner, enjoys collaborative projects and continuous education
• Ability to understand the business operations from a strategic and tactical perspective
• Must be a confident communicator, (including written, and verbal skills) and able to effectively champion ideas, influence, and present to Leadership
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects with competing priorities, diverse audiences and challenging environments
• Knowledge of employment law and regulatory compliance issues (deeper knowledge required for certain states, such as CA, MA, etc.)
• Must possess a high level of honesty, integrity, and ethics
• Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job
• Ability and willingness to travel as necessary (approximately 10% - 20%), work the required schedule, work at the specific location required, complete Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (to include past employment, education, and criminal history) and drug screening are required.

Physical Requirements:

• The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The associate will be required to: read; communicate verbally and/or in written form; remember and analyze certain information; and remember and understand certain instructions or guidelines.
• While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be required to stand, walk, and sit. The associate is frequently required to use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and to reach with hands and arms. The associate must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25lbs/12kg.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

About Penske Logistics

Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Penske Logistics is a wholly owned subsidiary of Penske Truck Leasing. With operations in North America, South America, Europe and Asia, Penske Logistics provides supply chain management and logistics services to leading companies around the world. Penske Logistics delivers value through its design, planning and execution in transportation, warehousing, and freight management. Visit www.PenskeLogistics.com to learn more.

Work Locations :

Kinloch, MO 63140

Primary Location : United States-Missouri-Kinloch

Job : Human Resources

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Req ID: 2215744