Distribution Center HR Manager

About the role

Maxwood Furniture is a rapidly growing furniture company with an expanding portfolio of brands including Max & Lily, Plank + Beam, and Maxtrix. Since launching over two decades ago, we've built multiple sales channels across DTC websites and third-party marketplaces. We're passionate about creating an inspiring and engaging shopping experience for our customers, bringing their home décor dreams to life with stunning, on-trend pieces. Are you ready to be part of something amazing? The HR Manager serves as the primary on-site HR partner for our Marion warehouse, supporting employees and warehouse leadership while working closely with our corporate HR team in Charleston. This is a hands-on role for a seasoned HR professional who can independently navigate complex employee relations and compliance matters while bringing sound judgment, composure, and a highly collaborative approach to the team.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR partner for warehouse leaders and employees across employee relations, performance, attendance, conflict resolution, and workplace concerns.
• Independently manage complex employee relations matters and workplace investigations, including documentation and corrective action.
• Coach managers on people leadership, accountability, performance management, and consistent application of company policies.
• Maintain a calm, objective, and practical approach to difficult conversations and high-pressure situations.
• Manage FMLA, ADA accommodations, workers' compensation, and other employee leave and compliance processes.
• Identify potential employment or compliance risks and partner with HR leadership and Legal when appropriate.
• Oversee core HR operations including onboarding, offboarding, employee records, policy administration, and employee support.
• Partner with leadership on staffing, retention, training, engagement, and workplace culture.
• Promote consistent HR practices and strong collaboration between warehouse leadership, employees, and corporate HR.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive HR experience, including independently managing complex employee relations matters.
• Experience in manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, logistics, or another blue-collar operational environment strongly preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of FMLA, ADA, workers' compensation, employment law, and related compliance requirements; OSHA familiarity preferred.
• Experience with investigations, performance management, corrective action, and manager coaching.
• Sound judgment and composure with the ability to confidently handle difficult or sensitive situations.
• Collaborative, approachable, and comfortable operating independently while partnering closely with leadership.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Employee product discounts
• Opportunities to grow with a rapidly expanding company

Location: Marion, South Carolina