HR Manager, Distribution Center | Change Leader & Talent Partner

Advance Auto Parts Inc.; Hynemansville (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Advance Auto Parts, Inc. is seeking a Human Resources Manager to lead the HR function at our Kutztown, PA Distribution Center. You will partner with local leadership to advance culture, drive programs, and align HR initiatives with business goals.

The role emphasizes talent management, change leadership, employee relations, and compliance across a 24/7 distribution operation. Spanish language proficiency is required; Workday experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
• 3-5 years of progressive Human Resources experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience supporting frontline, hourly employees in a distribution, manufacturing, logistics, or similar operational environment preferred.
• Candidate must have prior experience working in a unionized environment, including partnering with union representatives and labor-management initiatives.
• Spanish language proficiency is required.
• Workday experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring alignment of key programs and business objectives while driving change management efforts that maximize employee engagement and ownership.
• Drive HR functional excellence through effective execution of programs and processes, ensuring consistency, quality, and alignment with organizational goals.
• Build organizational capability by leading talent management processes, including talent assessment, performance management, succession planning, and employee development initiatives.
• Manage compensation, recognition, and reward programs that reinforce a high-performance culture and support business objectives.
• Promote manager ownership and accountability throughout the employee lifecycle, from onboarding through development, engagement, and retention.
• Foster positive employee relations and create an inclusive, productive work environment. Utilize employee feedback, surveys, and assessments to identify improvement opportunities and develop actionable solutions.
• Provide leadership coaching and guidance to managers and leaders, helping navigate organizational challenges and drive effective change.
• Facilitate the design and implementation of impactful organizational change initiatives while balancing business needs and stakeholder expectations.
• Support diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives while ensuring compliance with all applicable employment laws, regulations, and EEO practices.
• Partner with HR Centers of Excellence to execute HR processes locally, including talent acquisition, payroll administration, leave management, disability administration, and other employee support programs.

Skills

Spanish language proficiency

Change management

Communication skills

Talent management

Employee development

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

Workday

Job description

Advance Auto Parts, Inc. is seeking a Human Resources Manager to lead the HR function at our Kutztown, PA Distribution Center. You will partner with local leadership to advance culture, drive programs, and align HR initiatives with business goals.

The role emphasizes talent management, change leadership, employee relations, and compliance across a 24/7 distribution operation. Spanish language proficiency is required; Workday experience preferred.