Contract Logistics Human Resources Manager - 3p - 11p

Kuehne Nagel; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Training programs

Job summary

Kuehne+Nagel in Montreal-Nord, QC seeks an HR Manager, 2nd Shift, to lead HR functions for a high-volume sort center within a 4PL environment. You will partner with site leaders and the 4PL provider to drive workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding and employee relations, ensuring compliance with labor laws.

The role requires 5+ years in HR in logistics, strong FR/EN skills, and a focus on inclusion, engagement, and performance management. French language is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5+ years HR experience in logistics, warehousing, manufacturing or distribution.
• Experience supporting outsourced operations (3PL/4PL) or staffing agencies.
• Proven ability to support high-volume hourly workforce environments.
• Strong knowledge of labor laws, HR policies and compliance.
• Experience managing employee relations, investigations, and conflict resolution.
• Proficiency in French and English (English-speaking clients).

Responsibilities

• Lead all HR functions for a high-volume sort center within a 4PL environment.
• Partner with site leadership and 4PL operations to align HR with business goals.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, retention, and staffing with the 4PL provider.
• Ensure labor law compliance and policy application; handle employee relations.
• Drive performance, succession planning, training, and development initiatives.
• Support compensation practices and local market alignment with corporate HR.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

HR experience

Outsourced operations

High-volume workforce

Labor laws

Employee relations

French & English

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR

Job description

It's more than a job

As part of the HR team at Kuehne+Nagel, you will help build careers, nurture talent, and empower people to succeed. Your work doesn’t stop at HR - it drives the entire supply chain forward. By attracting and developing the right people, you ensure that our operations run smoothly, so medical equipment reaches hospitals on time, toys arrive in stores for the holidays, and fresh flowers make it to local florists. Every great logistics solution starts with great people - and that’s where you come in.

Are you thinking about advancing your career with one of the most successful logistics organizations worldwide? Here at Kuehne+Nagel, our Montreal‑Nord, QC site located on Bd Albert‑Hudon is looking for a new Human Resources Manager, 2nd Shift to join our Contract Logistics team.

How you create impact

The HR Manager will lead all HR functions for a high-volume sort center operating within a 4PL logistics environment. This role provides strategic and operational HR support to ensure a compliant, engaged, and high-performing workforce while partnering closely with site leadership and the 4PL provider.

• Partner with site leadership and 4PL operations teams to align HR strategies with business objectives.
• Support organizational design, workforce optimization, and productivity initiatives.
• Assist with peak season staffing strategies and labor flexibility planning.

• Lead workforce planning based on operational volumes and labor requirements.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and retention for hourly and salaried employees.
• Coordinate staffing levels, agency labor usage, and workforce performance with the 4PL provider.

• Serve as the primary HR contact for employee relations matters.
• Conduct investigations, resolve workplace issues, and ensure consistent policy application.
• Foster a culture of engagement, accountability, inclusion, and collaboration.

• Ensure compliance with labor laws, company policies, and 4PL contractual requirements.
• Maintain audit readiness for labor, safety, and compliance reviews.
• Oversee attendance management, timekeeping, and disciplinary processes.

• Drive performance management processes aligned with operational KPIs including productivity, quality, and attendance.
• Coach managers on employee development and performance improvement plans.
• Support succession planning and talent development initiatives.

• Partner with corporate HR on compensation practices and local market alignment.
• Support pay practices, overtime administration, and benefits communication.
• Identify training needs and coordinate leadership, operational, and safety training programs.

• Track and analyze HR metrics including turnover, absenteeism, and productivity trends.
• Provide data‑driven recommendations to support operational decision-making.
• Act as the liaison between HR, operations, and the 4PL provider while maintaining strong vendor relationships and company culture.

“If you require accommodation for the recruitment /interview process (including alternate formats of materials, or accessible meeting rooms or other accommodation), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs”.

This job posting relates to an available role and not a future talent pool.

What we would like you to bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5+ years of HR experience, preferably within logistics, warehousing, manufacturing, or distribution environments.
• Experience supporting outsourced operations, including 3PL/4PL providers or staffing agencies.
• Proven ability to support high‑volume hourly workforce environments.
• Strong knowledge of labor laws, HR policies, and compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated experience managing employee relations, investigations, and conflict resolution.
• Proficiency in French and English (English‑speaking clients).

What's in it for you

There has never been a better time to work in logistics. Bring your skills to an industry that offers stability and international career growth. We offer a great compensation and medical/dental benefits package, employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, excellent training programs, and a fun, and interesting global work environment. #HumanResources #Onsite #4PL

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Who we are

Logistics shapes everyday life - from the goods we consume to the healthcare we rely on. At Kuehne+Nagel, your work goes beyond logistics; it enables both ordinary and special moments in the lives of people around the world.

As a global leader with a strong heritage and a vision to move the world forward, we offer a safe, stable environment where your career can make a real difference. Whether we help deliver life‑saving medicines, develop sustainable transportation solutions or support our local communities, your career will contribute to more than you can imagine.

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