Human Resources Manager

Kuehne + Nagel AS; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in logistics seeks a Human Resources Manager to support multiple Distribution Centers. The role involves implementing HR best practices, ensuring legal compliance, and enhancing employee engagement. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of HR experience and a strong understanding of labor legislation.

Benefits

Medical/dental benefits package

Employee discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Excellent training programs

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive Human Resources experience as a business partner.
• Experience with 3PL and/or warehouse operations.
• Advanced knowledge of employment legislation.

Responsibilities

• Support management in the execution of company business strategies.
• Provide coaching and counseling to managers in HR and performance management.
• Conduct investigations and recommend solutions to employee complaints.

Skills

Collaboration

Consultative skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Problem solving

Education

Post-Secondary education degree/diploma in Human Resources

Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP)

Job description

It's more than a job

This Kuehne+Nagel Human Resources role covers recruiting, compensation, talent management and... toys. Yes, toys. Because your efforts create a functional and positive workplace that allows teams to stay focused on helping toy manufacturers, for example, get their products to stores and children around the world. Working in HR at Kuehne+Nagel brings more joy than we imagine.

The Human Resources Manager provides a broad range of HR support and consulting services to multiple Distribution Centers within the Contract Logistics Business Unit, serving as the primary Human Resources contact and advisor for management and employees. You will implement and optimize best HR and people practices to establish a positive employee and candidate experience. This position supports management in achieving business goals and operational objectives. Also mitigates risks and ensures legal compliance. Partners with HR peers in the delivery of regional/national HR strategies and projects.

How you create impact

• Support management in the execution of company business strategies and the operational performance on site, in order to align
• HR strategy and actions with business objectives
• Partners with site leadership to ensure a positive workplace environment and strong employee engagement
• Provide coaching and counseling to managers in regards to HR, performance & people management and transformation
• Establish and maintain a positive and engaging relationship with all employees
• Act as an onsite first point of contact or all employee’s issues and concerns as required
• Analyze trends and metrics as they apply to assigned business groups use data and analysis to provide insight for decision making and provide appropriate interventions to achieve business goals and increase employee engagement, performance and retention
• Execute and lead new business implementations and transitions for respective sites from a HR perspective
• Attend meetings with customers, including presentations on HR topics where required
• Provide day to day advice, counsel and guidance to ensure fair and consistent employment practices and follow-up on consistent compliance in regards to legislation, policies and procedures
• Conduct investigations and recommend and/or develop solutions to employee complaints or claims of unfair treatment, harassment and/or discrimination
• Oversee and manage a performance appraisal system that drives high-performance
• Drive flexibility, sound judgment, and confidentiality

What we would like you to bring

• Post-Secondary education degree/diploma in Human Resources or related field; or equivalent education and or experience
• Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) or working towards CHRP or CHRL designation an asset
• 7+ years of progressive Human Resources experience as a business partner
• Experience with 3PL and/or warehouse operations in local and geographically remote markets
• Experience working in a matrix reporting relationship and subject matter experts in HR
• Advanced knowledge of employment legislation and leading workplace investigations, discipline and termination, progressive performance management, and attendance management
• Solid knowledge of People Excellence policies and procedures, employment legislation (ESA, Human Rights Code, and the Occupational Health and Safety Act)
• Exceptional collaboration and consultative skills that garner the ability to influence and build trusting and strategic relationships
• Service excellence approach and the ability to consistently demonstrate a strong sense of urgency and accountability
• Experience in implementation of HR programs and initiatives to provide HR planning and advice to achieve operational and workforce goals
• Self-directed learner, with the ability to exercise decision making and problem solving
• Flexibility and a tolerance for ambiguity in a constantly evolving organization
• Strong organizational, planning and project management skills

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. #LI-Onsite

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.