Contract Logistics Human Resources Manager- Shepardsville, KY

About the role

The Human Resources Manager at Kuehne+Nagel plays a pivotal role in supporting the business partner for the facility. They manage all local HR activities, develop and implement HR/business strategies, and provide guidance on employee-related matters. Additionally, they lead workforce planning efforts, track and analyze workforce metrics, oversee payroll and benefits administration, and support employee development.

Responsibilities

• Build strong floor presence by spending time with employees, monitoring workplace dynamics, conducting employee relations counseling, and leading investigations/resolution of employee concerns.
• Partner with management to review and improve HR policies, procedures, and practices while providing guidance on employee-related matters.
• Lead workforce planning efforts by identifying staffing needs, developing hiring strategies, managing temporary labor vendors, and ensuring the right talent is in place.
• Track and analyze key workforce metrics—including staffing levels, turnover, absenteeism, recruiting, compensation, and promotions—using Kronos/UKG data and reporting tools.
• Oversee payroll and benefits administration while supporting employee development through supervisory skills training, compliance training, and one-on-one mentoring for supervisors.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business discipline, logistics, human resources or equivalent experience
• 5+ years progressively responsible experience in HR
• HR Certification preferred
• Thorough knowledge of current employment laws regarding recruiting, workers compensation, affirmative action/equal employment opportunity, wage and hour regulation, benefits
• 5 years team facilitation and development, and grievance handling
• Experience working in a fiduciary capacity with responsibility for maintaining the confidential nature of relationships with managers and employees
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office software applications

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business discipline, logistics, human resources or equivalent experience
• 5+ years progressively responsible experience in HR
• HR Certification preferred
• Thorough knowledge of current employment laws regarding recruiting, workers compensation, affirmative action/equal employment opportunity, wage and hour regulation, benefits
• 5 years team facilitation and development, and grievance handling
• Experience working in a fiduciary capacity with responsibility for maintaining the confidential nature of relationships with managers and employees
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office software applications

Skills

• Strategic HR Advisor
• Workforce Planning
• Payroll Administration
• Employee Development
• Microsoft Office Applications

Benefits

• Base salary
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Incentive compensation for eligible roles

Pay

Individual pay may vary from the target range and is determined by a number of factors including experience, skills, job location, internal pay equity, and other relevant business considerations.

Schedule

Kuehne+Nagel offers a dynamic global work environment with opportunities for excellent training programs and career mobility.