HR Manager

At this time, CJ Logistics Americas is unable to offer visa sponsorship or support for work authorization.

About the role

Are you a passionate Human Resources leader ready to make a real impact? At CJ Logistics America, we don’t just move goods—we build careers, cultures, and future-forward workplaces. We're looking for a Human Resources Manager to lead and empower our logistics center in New Century, KS and Riverside, MO.

Salary Range: $85k - $100k

New Century, KS is a 24/7, 365 day Cold Storage operation, and visibility across all shifts is essential. While most responsibilities will take place during standard business hours, adaptability is key. We’re looking for a leader who can support the entire operations in New Century KS and Riverside, MO, whenever and wherever needed. May have to work holidays.

Responsibilities

• Lead the human resource effort to ensure that all policies, processes, and regulations are adhered to in a consistent and timely manner.
• Assist in maintaining a positive employee relations climate by being visible and approachable on each shift.
• Discern between HR-related employee questions/comments/concerns and operational issues.
• Maintain acute knowledge of local and federal employment and labor laws.
• Represent CJ Logistics at employee-related hearings and investigations.
• Effectively coach leadership in matters relating to employees, HR processes, and HR programs.
• Assist in the creation of effective employee counseling or coaching documentation.
• Manage the resolution of employee relations investigations to ensure fair, consistent, and proper resolution in alignment with company policy, procedures, and values.
• Partner with operational leaders to develop a culture of positive employee relations and engagement.
• Provide coaching and counseling to improve retention and promote CJ Logistics America’s principles.
• Ensure appropriate staffing, retention, and workforce plans are updated as business needs necessitate.
• Coordinate the recruiting process with recruiters for hourly and salary vacancies, including job fairs, open houses, job postings, etc.
• Assist recruiters in scheduling the screening and Supervisor/Manager’s interviews, and help select candidates for various warehouse hourly and salary positions.
• Coordinate/conduct new hire and new leader orientations.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of the business and take a consultative approach, assessing and providing creative HR solutions utilizing people-related data involving employee relations, total rewards, internal mobility, and other related metrics as required.
• Manage HRIS and administrative tasks to provide proper and accurate data entry, maintenance, and reporting in a timely manner.
• Review reports and dashboards that measure business improvements and provide suggestions for future changes or decisions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required, SHRM or HRCI Certification preferred.
• At least 6 years in HR Management positions in a work environment with an hourly/light industrial workforce.
• Union avoidance techniques and practices to ensure positive employee relations.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to influence, resolve conflict, and drive desired business results.
• Demonstrated previous HR experience making complex decisions based on company policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Strong interpersonal skills with excellent verbal and written skills.
• The ability to successfully collaborate with exempt and non-exempt employees.
• Ability to sit for extended periods and walk in a non-climate-controlled warehouse daily.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency with computers, including all Google platforms.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule within a 24/7 operation and maintain a cadence of visibility on all shifts.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent employment relations and conflict management skills.
• Ability to identify and anticipate location needs and make recommendations.
• Ability to interact with all organizational levels and build trusted relationships.
• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to interpret data utilizing Excel as needed.
• Ability to manage multiple conflicting priorities.
• Ability to function independently with minimal supervision.

Benefits

• Full health insurance (medical, dental, and vision).
• 401(k).
• Life insurance.
• Tuition assistance.
• PTO.

Growing company with a performance record that continues to climb! Open-door work environment. High Performance culture with a focus on a growth mindset, where continuous improvement is embraced. Opportunity for advancement.