Human Resources Manager

Performance Foods; Sanford (NC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

401K Employer Matching

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Core-Mark in North Carolina seeks an HR Manager to lead day-to-day HR activities for Knightdale and Sanford, focusing on employee relations, performance management, investigations, onboarding, training, leave administration, compensation, compliance, and workforce planning.

The ideal candidate will influence leaders, build relationships, and ensure a safe, productive workplace in a fast-paced distribution environment. On-site presence is required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of HR management experience in distribution or operations.
• Experience managing HR at two-site locations on-site.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and employee relations.
• Proven investigations and coaching skills.
• Ability to oversee payroll processes and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Partner with operational leaders to align people strategies with business goals.
• Lead HR Generalists supporting two NC locations (Knightdale and Sanford).
• Lead employee relations efforts, including investigations and action planning.
• Coach leaders on performance management, development, disciplinary actions, and conflict resolution.
• Oversee payroll processes to ensure timely, accurate bi-weekly payroll administration.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition for workforce planning and recruiting strategies.
• Collaborate with leadership to implement HR initiatives supporting growth.
• Interpret and communicate company policies to leaders and employees.
• Oversee onboarding and orientation to ensure successful integration and retention.
• Drive employee engagement initiatives toward a positive, high-performing culture.
• Analyze HR metrics to identify trends and develop improvement plans.

Skills

HR leadership

Employee relations

Investigations

Performance management

Policy interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related

SHRM-CP / PHR certification (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

HRIS systems

Payroll software

Job description

Company Description:

Core-Mark continues to grow as the industry leader in fresh and broadline solutions for the convenience retail industry. With a reputation for empowering customers, employees, and communities, Core-Mark has become the largest, most comprehensive marketer of consumer goods in North America - offering a full range of products, programs, and solutions to convenience operators across the U.S. and Canada.

Job Description:

We Deliver the Goods:

• Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more
• Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America's food distribution system
• Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect

Position Purpose:

The Human Resources Manager supports our distribution operations in Knightdale and Sanford, NC, serving as a trusted advisor to local leadership, a hands-on resource for employees, and the direct leader of HR Generalists at each location. This role is responsible for leading day-to-day HR activities, including employee relations, performance management, investigations, onboarding, training, leave administration, compensation, compliance, and workforce planning.

Working closely with operational leaders, the HR Manager helps solve workforce challenges, develop frontline leadership capability, and ensure a safe, productive, and engaged work environment. Success in this role requires strong HR knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to build relationships and influence outcomes in a fast-paced distribution environment.

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday with a requirement to work 100% on-site. Occasionally early morning or late afternoon hours may be required.

Travel Required

To effectively support leaders and employees, this position requires a consistent on-site presence across both the Knightdale and Sanford facilities, with time allocated roughly equally between the two locations.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with operational leaders to understand business needs and develop people strategies that support operational goals and workforce performance.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of HR Generalists supporting operations in Knightdale and Sanford.
• Lead employee relations efforts, including investigations, issue resolution, documentation, and corrective action recommendations.
• Coach and advise leaders on performance management, talent development, disciplinary actions, and conflict resolution.
• Oversee payroll processes to ensure timely and accurate bi-weekly payroll administration.
• Partner with operational leaders and Talent Acquisition to support workforce planning, recruiting strategies, and candidate selection.
• Collaborate with leadership to implement HR initiatives that support business objectives and organizational growth.
• Interpret and communicate company policies, procedures, and employment practices to leaders and employees.
• Oversee onboarding and orientation activities to support successful employee integration and retention.
• Drive employee engagement initiatives that promote a positive, inclusive, and high-performing workplace culture.
• Analyze workforce and HR metrics to identify trends, monitor progress, and develop action plans to improve results.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and company policies.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

The Ideal Candidate Should Possess:

• Strong knowledge of HR practices, employment law, and employee relations.
• Ability to build trusted partnerships and influence leaders at all levels.
• Experience conducting investigations, resolving workplace issues, and coaching leaders through performance and employee relations matters.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced distribution or operations environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HR technology platforms.
• High degree of professionalism and discretion when handling confidential information.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• 3+ years of Human Resources management experience in distribution, manufacturing, transportation, logistics, or other operational environments
• Ability to maintain an on-site presence across two facilities, with time split approximately 50/50 between locations

Preferred qualifications:

• Bachelors: Human Resources, Business Administration or related area
• 4 - 6 Years Human Resources, Business Administration or related area within foodservice industry. Supervisory experience.

EEO Statement:

Performance Food Group and/or its subsidiaries (individually or collectively, the "Company") provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations. Please click on the following links to review: (1) our EEO Policy; (2) the "EEO is the Law" poster and supplement; and (3) the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.