Human Resources Manager

Lineage Logistics; Novi, Detroit (MI, MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Annual bonus eligibility

7+ holidays per year

Job summary

Lineage Logistics is seeking an experienced HR leader to serve as the primary HR partner to the IT organization. You will align HR programs with IT strategy, collaborate across HR COEs, and drive organizational design, workforce planning, and talent development.

You will lead succession planning, guide senior leaders on complex performance matters, and support compensation and performance processes. A strong ER background and strategic business sense are essential in this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field is preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive HR experience at HR Manager or Senior HRBP level.
• Experience supporting Information Technology, Digital, Data, Cybersecurity, or tech teams is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience partnering with senior leaders in a complex corporate environment.
• Strong experience in Employee Relations, investigations, org design, talent management, and change management.
• Strong ER and investigation skills.
• Business acumen to connect technology strategy with people priorities.
• Executive presence and credibility with senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR partner and trusted advisor to IT leaders.
• Develop understanding of IT strategy, priorities, talent needs, and operating challenges.
• Collaborate with HR Centers of Excellence to tailor IT HR programs.
• Partner on organizational design, restructuring, roles, spans and layers, and workforce planning.
• Support changes from transformation initiatives, modernization, or shifts in business priorities.
• Lead talent reviews and succession planning for IT.
• Identify high-potential talent, critical roles, and development needs.
• Guide on complex performance situations and coach leaders on leadership effectiveness.
• Support annual performance management and compensation processes.
• Coach leaders to build high-performing teams and improve leadership.
• Lead and guide complex employee relations matters and investigations with Legal/ER.
• Analyze engagement data and help leaders craft action plans to boost engagement and culture.
• Identify talent or organizational risks early to prevent business issues.

Skills

HR strategy

Executive partnering

Talent management

Organizational design

Change management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR partner and trusted advisor to leaders across the IT organization.
• Develop a strong understanding of IT strategy, organizational priorities, talent needs, and operating challenges.
• Partner across HR Centers of Excellence to ensure HR programs and solutions meet the needs of the IT organization.
• Partner with IT leaders on organizational design, restructuring, role clarity, spans and layers, and workforce planning.
• Support organizational changes resulting from transformation initiatives, technology modernization, operating model changes, acquisitions, or shifts in business priorities.
• Lead talent review and succession planning activities for the IT organization.
• Partner with leaders to identify high-potential talent, critical roles, succession risks, and development needs.
• Provide guidance on complex performance situations and help leaders address issues proactively and consistently.
• Support annual performance management and compensation processes.
• Coach leaders on building high-performing teams and improving leadership effectiveness.
• Lead and provide guidance on complex and sensitive employee relations matters.
• Conduct or support workplace investigations as appropriate and partner with Legal and Employee Relations resources on higher-risk matters.
• Analyze engagement survey results and workforce trends and help leaders develop meaningful action plans and partner with IT leadership to strengthen employee engagement, retention, and organizational culture.
• Identify potential talent or organizational risks before they become significant business issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or related field preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive HR experience, including meaningful experience operating at an HR Manager, Senior HR Business Partner, or comparable level.
• Prior experience directly supporting an Information Technology, Digital, Data, Cybersecurity, Product/Technology, or other technical organization strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience partnering with senior leaders in a complex corporate environment.
• Strong experience in Employee Relations and Investigations, organizational design, talent management, succession planning, and change management.
• Strong ER and Investigation Skills.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to understand technology organizations and connect business strategy to people priorities.
• Strong executive presence and ability to establish credibility with senior leaders.
• Ability to move effectively between strategic discussions and hands-on HR execution.
• Strong coaching, consulting, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong judgment when handling confidential, sensitive, and complex employee matters.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Collaborative approach with the ability to work effectively across HR Centers of Excellence and other corporate functions.

Why Lineage?

This is an excellent position to begin your career path within Lineage! Success in this role enables greater responsibilities and promotions! A career at Lineage starts with learning about our business and how each team member plays a part each and every day to satisfy our customers’ requirements. Beyond that, you’ll help us grow and learn on our journey to be the very best employer in our industry. We’ll ask you for your opinion and ensure we do our part to keep you developing and engaged as we grow our business. Working at Lineage is energizing and enjoyable. We value respect and care about our team members.

Lineage is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to compliance with all federal, state, and local laws that prohibit workplace discrimination and unlawful harassment and retaliation. Lineage will not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability or any other protected status under federal, state and local law.

Benefits

• Lineage provides safe, stable, reliable work environments, medical, dental, and basic life and disability insurance benefits, 401k retirement plan, paid time off, annual bonus eligibility, and a minimum of 7 holidays throughout the calendar year.

At Lineage, we have a shared purpose: We are transforming the food supply chain to eliminate waste and help feed the world. Our shared purpose drives everything we do in all parts of our organization, from the warehouse floor to the corner office. The work we do is noble, and our team members are passionate about the impact they make every day. Working at Lineage is not just a job – it’s an opportunity to innovate and put your mark on how food moves from the farm to dinner tables around the world. As a member of the Lineage Logistics team, you are a critical link in the food supply chain. As part of the Lineage family, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career as we continually expand, using technology and award-winning innovations, to meet the needs of customers around the world.

In recognition of the company’s leading innovations, Lineage was recognized as the No 1. Data Science company on Fast Company’s annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies in 2019, in addition to ranking 23rd overall in an evaluation of thousands of companies worldwide.