Human Resources Manager

Variety Wholesalers, Inc; Newnan (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Variety Wholesalers, Inc. in Newnan, GA, seeks a senior HR leader to oversee all human resources activities at the distribution center, including talent acquisition, workforce planning, employee relations, performance management, training and development, compensation and benefits, and regulatory compliance.

The role partners with DC leadership to drive engagement, retention, and operational performance, coaching leaders, ensuring policy adherence, and delivering data-driven HR solutions for a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, business, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience supporting large teams in distribution/operations.
• Proven success in talent acquisition, workforce planning, retention, and engagement.
• Strong team member relations, investigations, performance management, and conflict resolution.
• Ability to influence leaders and build credibility across layers of the organization.
• Knowledge of federal and state employment laws and HR compliance.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with data interpretation.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and relationship-building skills.
• Proficient with MS Office, HRIS, and workforce reporting tools.
• Thrives in fast-paced operational environment with multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Partner with DC leadership to develop and execute workforce strategies.
• Lead talent acquisition to staff open positions timely and improve outcomes.
• Drive retention through analysis of turnover, engagement, and trends.
• Build relationships across the distribution center with visible HR presence.
• Coach leaders on performance management and development.
• Lead team member relations including investigations and policy interpretation.
• Partner to identify and support training and development needs.
• Promote a positive workplace culture through recognition and communication.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and company policies.
• Maintain HR metrics and analytics to identify trends for decisions.
• Oversee compensation, benefits, leave, records, and HR processes.

Skills

Talent acquisition

Workforce planning

Team member relations

Performance Management

Training & development

Compensation & benefits administration

Employee engagement

Regulatory compliance

Data analysis

Communication & coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

HRIS platforms

Microsoft Office

Workforce reporting tools

Job description

Leads all human resources activities for the Newnan Distribution Center, including talent acquisition, workforce planning, team member relations, performance management, training and development, compensation and benefits administration, team member engagement, and regulatory compliance.

Serves as a trusted advisor to distribution center and HR leadership by providing guidance on talent management, organizational effectiveness, workforce challenges, and team member relations. Drives HR initiatives that enhance engagement, retention, and operational performance.

Primary Responsibilities

• Partner with distribution center leadership to develop and execute workforce strategies that support operational goals.
• Lead talent acquisition efforts to ensure timely staffing of open positions while improving recruiting effectiveness and hiring outcomes.
• Drive retention initiatives through analysis of workforce trends, turnover, engagement feedback, and organizational needs.
• Build strong relationships across the distribution center through visible floor presence and accessible HR support.
• Coach leaders on performance management, leadership development, team member engagement, conflict resolution, and organizational effectiveness.
• Lead team member relations activities, including investigations, corrective action, policy interpretation, and conflict resolution.
• Partner with leaders to identify and support training and development needs across the operation.
• Promote a positive workplace culture through recognition, communication, engagement, and development initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, company policies, and HR practices.
• Maintain HR metrics and workforce analytics to identify trends and support data-driven decision-making.
• Oversee administration of compensation, benefits, leave management, team member records, and related HR processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; equivalent education and experience may be considered.
• Five or more years of progressive Human Resources experience, including support of large team member populations in distribution, manufacturing, logistics, or other operational environments.
• Demonstrated success leading talent acquisition, workforce planning, retention, and team member engagement initiatives.
• Strong background in team member relations, investigations, performance management, and conflict resolution.
• Proven ability to build credibility and influence leaders at multiple levels of the organization.
• Working knowledge of federal and state employment laws and HR compliance requirements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and implement solutions.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, HRIS platforms, and workforce reporting tools.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced operational environment while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting a distribution center, warehouse, manufacturing, or large-scale operations environment.
• Professional HR certification (SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR) preferred.