Human Resources Supervisor
The Human Resources Supervisor serves as the primary HR partner for the Distribution Center, providing day-to-day support to employees and leaders across all aspects of the employee lifecycle. This highly visible, hands-on role is responsible for fostering a positive employee experience, driving engagement, ensuring compliance with company policies and employment laws, and delivering HR programs that support operational excellence.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Employee Relations & Employee Experience
- Serve as the primary HR contact for all Distribution Center employees and leaders.
- Build strong relationships with employees through regular floor presence and open communication.
- Conduct employee relations investigations and recommend appropriate resolutions.
- Provide coaching and guidance to leaders on performance management, disciplinary actions, attendance, workplace conduct, and conflict resolution.
- Support employee engagement initiatives designed to promote retention, morale, and a positive workplace culture.
- Conduct stay interviews, exit interviews, and employee check-ins to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
- Respond to employee concerns and elevate issues as appropriate.
Talent Acquisition & Onboarding
- Partner with Talent Acquisition and Operations leaders to support hourly and salaried hiring needs.
- Coordinate interviews, hiring events, and workforce planning activities as needed.
- Ensure a seamless onboarding experience for new hires.
- Facilitate new hire orientations and ensure employees complete required training and documentation.
- Monitor staffing levels and support workforce planning efforts for peak and seasonal operations.
HR Operations & Compliance
- Administer and enforce company policies, procedures, and employment practices.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
- Support leave administration, accommodations, workers' compensation, and return-to-work processes in partnership with Corporate HR.
- Maintain personnel records and ensure accuracy of employee data within HR systems.
- Assist with audits, investigations, unemployment claims, and other employment-related matters.
Compensation, Benefits & Payroll Support
- Support the administration of compensation and benefits programs while ensuring alignment with company policies.
- Assist employees with benefits questions and connect them with the appropriate resources.
- Partner with Payroll to resolve pay-related concerns, attendance discrepancies, and timekeeping issues.
- Support compensation reviews, promotions, transfers, and other employee status changes.
Training & Development
- Coordinate and facilitate employee training and development programs.
- Partner with leaders to identify training needs and support skill development initiatives.
- Track compliance training and ensure completion of required certifications and courses.
- Support the development of future leaders through coaching, development planning, and succession initiatives.
Reporting & Workforce Analytics
- Monitor key workforce metrics including turnover, absenteeism, vacancy rates, engagement, and employee relations trends.
- Prepare reports and provide recommendations to improve retention, productivity, and workforce stability.
- Identify opportunities to enhance HR processes and employee support programs.
Leadership & Team Support
- Supervise and coordinate the activities of HR support staff, if applicable.
- Partner closely with Distribution Center leadership to align people strategies with operational goals.
- Participate in leadership meetings and contribute to workforce planning and business decisions.
- Support organizational changes and continuous improvement initiatives.
Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or related field preferred.
- Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Experience
- 5+ years of progressive Human Resources experience, preferably in a distribution center, manufacturing, logistics, warehouse, retail, or high-volume operations environment.
- Experience handling employee relations, investigations, performance management, and compliance matters.
- Prior supervisory or leadership experience preferred.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Strong knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.
- Ability to build trust and credibility with employees at all levels of the organization.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and conflict resolution skills.
- Ability to balance employee advocacy with business objectives.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced operational environment.
- Proficient in HRIS, payroll, and Microsoft Office applications.
- Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
Working Conditions
- Primarily based within the Distribution Center environment.
- Requires regular presence on the warehouse floor and interaction with employees across multiple shifts.
- Occasional flexibility in schedule may be required to support business operations, employee investigations, training, and peak operational periods.