Human Resources Manager

Kenco Group; Livermore (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance including HSA/HRA/Fs

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Kenco Group, a leading 3PL provider in the U.S., seeks an HR Manager to oversee site HR operations and training. The role focuses on delivering HR services, ensuring legal and policy compliance, coaching managers, and maintaining HR data.

Travel 25%–50% is required as part of partnering with leadership and staffing agencies to support the distribution center. The position calls for a Bachelor’s in HR and 5+ years as an HR Generalist, with PHR or SPHR preferred.

Qualifications

• Oversee day-to-day HR services for distribution center employees.
• Ensure compliance with legal requirements and company policies related to employment, benefits, and labor relations.
• Provide direction, coaching, and counseling to managers and employees.

Responsibilities

• Manage HR data via HRIS including new hires, terminations, and performance management.
• Maintain employee files with accuracy and confidentiality.
• Develop relationships with temp agencies and other employment partners.
• Coordinate orientation programs and training on employment-related topics (harassment, discipline, coaching).
• Prepare reports on organizational structure and training progress for management.

Skills

HR management

Coaching

Employee relations

Training delivery

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources

PHR or SPHR preferred

Tools

HRIS

Payroll systems

Job description

At Kenco Logistics, you’re more than just a team member—you’re part of a company that values innovation, integrity, and a strong commitment to its people. As one of the leading 3PL providers in the U.S., Kenco offers a dynamic and supportive work environment where your ideas matter and your growth is a priority. With a focus on safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement, Kenco empowers employees to make a real impact in the supply chain industry while building rewarding careers. Join a company where your contributions help move the world forward—one shipment at a time.

About The Position

The Human Resources Manager will be responsible for, but not limited to, functions pertaining to the overall coordination of HR and HR training at the site.

Functions

• Responsible for managing the day-to-day delivery of HR-services to employees of the distribution center.
• Ensure compliance with legal requirements and company policies related to general employment and management practices, policies, benefits and labor relations.
• Provide direction, coaching, and counseling to managers and employees
• Responsible for compiling and updating HR data via the HRIS including new hires, terminations, performance management, and payroll information.
• Maintain structure, content, and integrity of employee files
• Develop and maintain relationships with temporary and other employment agencies
• Develop orientation program for employees
• Demonstrate understanding of employee benefit plans and act as a liaison between employees and Kenco Management Services as needed
• Responsible for training management and employees on employment-related matters including sexual harassment, progressive discipline, and performance coaching.
• Monitor progress toward completion of training goals
• Provide current reports to management pertaining to organizational structures
• Compile data for managers and prepare various reports as requested
• Coordinate annual HR Improvement Plan
• Follow all Safety and Environmental procedures
• Maintain a high standard of housekeeping to ensure an orderly workstation/place
• Practices safe work procedures, and follows all safety rules at all times
• Work with Leadership Team to develop effective HR strategies, plans, and processes.
• Other duties as assigned to fulfill the needs of the customer and the business

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (B.A./B.S.) in Human Resources or a related field
• PHR or SPHR preferred.
• Five (5) or more years’ experience as an HR Generalist.

Competencies

• Business Acumen - Knowledgeable in current and possible future policies, practices, trends, technology, and information affecting his/her business and organization.
• Communicate for Impact - Devoting the time and resources necessary to communicate the strategic vision, direction, priorities, and progress of the team for which you are responsible.
• Leading People - Ability to develop and implement strategies to maximize employee performance and foster employee engagement in meeting the organization's strategy.
• Managing Transitions / Change Management - Effectively plans, manages and communicates changes in processes with appropriate stakeholders.
• Relationship Management - Building and maintaining relationships with internal partners to successfully complete projects and organizational objectives.
• Strategic Agility - Gains perspective and balances the pressure between daily tasks and strategic actions that impact the long-term viability of the organization.

Travel Requirements

• This position is expected to travel approximately 25% - 50%.
• A passport is not required, but recommended.

Disclosures

• For California residents – please enter or copy/paste the address below into your address bar to review an important notice regarding Kenco’s privacy policy https://www.kencogroup.com/ccpa-notice-at-collection-for-employees-and-applicants/
• The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. Other duties may be assigned as needed. The physical demands and work environment described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Kenco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
• Per company policy, all internal job postings expire 14 days from the date they are posted.

The Approximate Pay Range For This Job Is

$83,380.00 - $125,180.00

Benefits Offered

• Medical insurance including HSA, HRA and FSA accounts
• Supplemental insurance including critical illness, hospital indemnity, accidental injury
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Basic Life and Supplemental Life
• Short Term and Long Term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off approximately 2 weeks (accrual begins on Day 1 of employment)
• Employer Paid Holidays- 10 days

Kenco strives to provide a supportive, professional environment for all employees. As a part of Kenco, we expect our team to uphold our three key pillars: be honest, serve, and get better. Each should strive for operational excellence, pursue innovation, and want to grow with our company.

Kenco Group is an Equal-Opportunity Employer. All employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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For California residents please enter or copy/paste the address below into your address bar to review an important notice regarding Kenco’s privacy policy.

https://www.kencogroup.com/ccpa-notice-at-collection-for-employees-and-applicants/

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

For California residents – please enter or copy/paste the address below into your address bar to review an important notice regarding Kenco’s privacy policy.

https://www.kencogroup.com/ccpa-notice-at-collection-for-employees-and-applicants/