Future Opportunities Human Resource Manager-Greenfield, IN

Kuehne+Nagel; Greenfield (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental benefits package

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Training programs

Job summary

Kuehne+Nagel is seeking an onsite Human Resources Manager for our Greenfield, Indiana site. You will lead local HR activities, foster a conflict-free workplace, and align HR initiatives with site goals. Expect standard hours 8:00 am–5:00 pm, with flexibility for additional hours as needed.

You will partner with facility leadership to drive employee relations, recruitment support, and compliance across exempt and non-exempt staff. Strong HRIS knowledge and DEI experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or Education or equivalent experience.
• 4+ years of progressive HR experience, including at least 3 years in a distribution or manufacturing environment.
• 1+ year of leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of HRIS systems (e.g., PeopleSoft; UltiPro, Kronos).
• Advanced knowledge of EEO, Compensation and Benefits, FMLA, FLSA, Labor Relations, health and safety.
• Experience implementing/supporting DEI programs.
• Solid investigation and conflict-resolution experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• HR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as HR partner for the facility, managing local HR activities for exempt and non-exempt employees.
• Plan, coordinate, and direct HR functions to maintain a conflict-free workplace and enhance job satisfaction.
• Occasional after-hours work to support operations and events.
• Drive employee relations, and partner with management on HR matters.
• Support recruitment and selection with Talent Acquisition; manage the temporary workforce vendor.
• Track staffing, turnover, attendance, compensation, and promotions.

Skills

Leadership

Employee relations

Communication

Conflict resolution

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or Education

Tools

HRIS: PeopleSoft, UltiPro, Kronos

Job description

As part of the Contract Logistics team at Kuehne+Nagel, you will play a key role in designing, managing, and optimizing solutions that keep goods moving efficiently. Whether you’re leading a team, engineering processes, or driving projects, your work ensures that our customers’ products are stored, handled, and delivered with precision. From everyday essentials to seasonal items, what we do in Contract Logistics impacts businesses and communities around the world. At Kuehne+Nagel, your contribution goes far beyond the warehouse—it helps shape the flow of global trade.

We are looking for an onsite Human Resources Manager with advanced interpersonal and communication skills to be an integral part of site HR functions such as team building, payroll, investigations, data analytics, compliance, and special projects. If you have strong HR leadership experience, consider joining us at our site in Greenfield, IN!

Your Role

You will serve as the Human Resources partner for the facility, managing all local HR activities in support of exempt and non-exempt employees. We’ll count on your years of experience to plan, coordinate, and direct the HR functions of the site, maintain a conflict-free workplace, and enhance job satisfaction. Your typical hours will be Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, but you must be flexible to work outside those hours when needed. We will count on your leadership skills to help drive flexibility, sound judgment, and confidentiality.

How you create impact

• Bridge management and employee relations by addressing demands, grievances, or other issues
• Drive a culture where diversity, equity, and inclusion work together to create a sense of belonging and a stronger workforce
• Help develop and monitor overall HR strategies, systems, tactics, and procedures
• Spend at least 20% of your time on the floor to be visible and interactive and to “check the pulse” of the workplace
• Perform employee relations counseling
• Work directly with department managers to assist them in carrying out their responsibilities on HR matters
• Support current and future business needs through leadership and consulting with management
• Partner with Talent Acquisition on the recruitment and selection process
• Retain a competent, empowered, motivated workforce
• Manage temporary workforce vendor to ensure quality, competitiveness, and contract terms are met
• Track staffing levels, deployment, turnover, absenteeism, recruitment, compensation, promotions, etc.
• Use UKG Dimensions to obtain, store, and analyze pertinent data/information for payroll and benefits administration
• Assess training needs to apply and monitor training programs
• Oversee and manage a performance appraisal system to drive a highly performing workforce

What we would like you to bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or Education, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 4+ years of progressive HR experience, including at least 3 years of experience in a distribution or manufacturing environment
• 1+ years of leadership experience
• Strong knowledge of HRIS systems (e.g., PeopleSoft; UltiPro, Kronos)
• Advanced knowledge of EEO, Compensation and Benefits, FMLA, FLSA, Labor Relations, health and safety
• Experience implementing/supporting DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) programs
• Solid investigation, and conflict-resolution experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• HR certification preferred

For applicants in the United States: Individuals with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process may contact us by sending an email to kn.taaccommodations.com

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

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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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