Human Resources Manager

Gabes; Springfield (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Gabes is seeking an Human Resources Manager to serve as the HR business partner for distribution centers in Springfield, OH. This onsite role focuses on shaping HR practices, ensuring compliance with employment laws, and resolving associate relations issues alongside DC leadership.

You will implement HR strategies at the DC level, support recruitment, development, and retention, and partner with other DC HR Managers to maintain consistency across initiatives. Travel to DCs as needed is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field required or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of HR experience focused on talent management and employee relations.
• Prior supervisory experience required.
• Experience supporting HR in a large-scale warehouse environment.
• PHR or SHRM-CP certification preferred.
• Working knowledge of federal and state employment laws.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including strong presentation skills.
• Demonstrated leadership in a fast-paced, multi-unit environment.
• Sound judgment and discretion when handling confidential matters.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and familiarity with ATS systems.
• Ability to travel to distribution centers as needed.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary HR resource for distribution center leaders and associates by answering HR questions or connecting individuals with the appropriate HR team.
• Implement company HR strategies at the distribution center level, promoting teamwork, efficiency, and a positive workplace while serving as a channel for associate concerns.
• Partner with other DC HR Managers to maintain consistency across HR strategies, processes, and initiatives.
• Investigate, document, and track associate relations issues; recommend actions to leadership and initiate corrective actions in partnership with the VP, Human Resources.
• Support recruitment, development, and retention by helping develop plans, programs, and systems for a high-performing workforce.
• Partner with distribution center leadership to help ensure staffing goals are met.
• Identify associate training needs and collaborate with distribution center leadership, other DC HR Managers, and the VP, Human Resources to address them.
• Support succession planning and talent review processes by promoting internal career paths and following up on the development of potential internal candidates.
• Coordinate and follow up on promotions, transfers, and other distribution center associate movements in partnership with management.
• Support the performance appraisal process, including execution and follow-up, and coordinate results with distribution center leadership.
• Conduct exit interviews and share relevant trends with leadership to support retention efforts.
• Maintain accurate personnel records and conduct audits of associate files to ensure compliance with employment laws and safety regulations.
• Stay current on changes in employment law and HR policy, and communicate impacts to leadership.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support HR initiatives.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Presentation skills

HR knowledge

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Web-based applicant tracking systems

Job description

The Human Resources Manager serves as the HR business partner for Gabes distribution centers across an assigned region in Springfield, OH (onsite). In this role, you will help shape and improve HR practices, support compliance with employment laws, and work closely with distribution center leadership to resolve associate relations matters while building a skilled, engaged workforce.

What you’ll do

• Act as the primary HR resource for distribution center leaders and associates by answering HR questions or connecting individuals with the appropriate HR team.
• Implement company HR strategies at the distribution center level, promoting teamwork, efficiency, and a positive workplace while serving as a channel for associate concerns.
• Partner with other DC HR Managers to maintain consistency across HR strategies, processes, and initiatives.
• Investigate, document, and track associate relations issues; recommend actions to leadership and initiate corrective actions in partnership with the VP, Human Resources.
• Support recruitment, development, and retention by helping develop plans, programs, and systems for a high-performing workforce.
• Partner with distribution center leadership to help ensure staffing goals are met.
• Identify associate training needs and collaborate with distribution center leadership, other DC HR Managers, and the VP, Human Resources to address them.
• Support succession planning and talent review processes by promoting internal career paths and following up on the development of potential internal candidates.
• Coordinate and follow up on promotions, transfers, and other distribution center associate movements in partnership with management.
• Support the performance appraisal process, including execution and follow-up, and coordinate results with distribution center leadership.
• Conduct exit interviews and share relevant trends with leadership to support retention efforts.
• Maintain accurate personnel records and conduct audits of associate files to ensure compliance with employment laws and safety regulations.
• Stay current on changes in employment law and HR policy, and communicate impacts to leadership.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support HR initiatives.

What you’ll need

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (or an equivalent combination of education and experience).
• 3+ years of HR experience focused on talent management and employee relations.
• Prior supervisory experience required.
• Experience supporting HR in a large-scale warehouse environment.
• PHR or SHRM-CP certification preferred.
• Working knowledge of HR practices and federal and state employment laws.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including strong presentation skills.
• Demonstrated leadership in a fast-paced, multi-unit environment.
• Sound judgment and discretion when handling confidential and sensitive matters.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and familiarity with web-based applicant tracking systems.
• Ability to travel to distribution centers as needed.

Compensation and location

• Location: Springfield, OH (onsite)
• Salary: USD 70,000 per year

Reporting and support

• Reports to the VP, Human.
• Directly supervises the Staffing Coordinator.
• Partners closely with other corporate teams.

Tools and systems

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Web-based applicant tracking systems

Disclaimer: This job description does not state or imply that the duties listed are the only duties to be performed by the position incumbent. All requirements are subject to possible modification in order to provide reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves, other employees, or the public.