Logistics HR Generalist — People & Process Champion

Kuehne+Nagel; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k

Tuition reimbursement

Incentive pay

Job summary

Kuehne+Nagel is seeking a results-driven HR Generalist in the United States, based in China Grove or Laurel Hills, with responsibilities across staffing, onboarding, HR programs, and compliance.

In this role you will partner with business leaders, coordinate recruiting, maintain HR records, prepare HR reports, and support temporary staffing agencies. This position does not require visa sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2+ years of Human Resources experience, including recruiting coordination, staffing support, employee onboarding, and HR administration.
• Experience maintaining confidential employee records and HRIS.
• Knowledge of federal, state/provincial, and local employment laws, including EEO requirements.
• Experience preparing HR-related reports, workforce metrics, and personnel documentation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with employees, leaders, candidates, and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Support recruiting and staffing activities by coordinating interviews, scheduling candidate communications, maintaining applicant tracking systems, and assisting hiring managers throughout the hiring process.
• Conduct new hire orientations and onboarding programs to ensure a positive and compliant employee experience from day one.
• Maintain accurate employee records, personnel files, position profiles, and HR systems while ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare, analyze, and maintain HR reports and metrics, including staffing, headcount, diversity, and EEO reporting.
• Serve as the primary liaison for temporary staffing agencies, coordinating workforce needs, onboarding activities, and ongoing communication between Kuehne+Nagel and external partners.
• Support HR programs and special projects, including employee relations initiatives, unemployment claim administration, internal audits, employee communications, and safety-related programs.

Skills

Recruiting coordination

Staffing support

Employee onboarding

HR administration

Confidential HR records

HRIS knowledge

EEO compliance

Microsoft Office

Education

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

Tools

ATS (Applicant Tracking System)

HRIS

Excel

Job description

Kuehne+Nagel is seeking a results-driven HR Generalist in the United States, based in China Grove or Laurel Hills, with responsibilities across staffing, onboarding, HR programs, and compliance.

In this role you will partner with business leaders, coordinate recruiting, maintain HR records, prepare HR reports, and support temporary staffing agencies. This position does not require visa sponsorship.