Manager, HR

DP World; Commerce (GA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

DP World in Commerce, GA is seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead site HR operations for a large-scale warehouse startup. You will build the HR team, shape people strategy, and partner with Operations leadership to drive hiring, engagement, retention, and culture from launch through scale.

This role demands strong leadership, hands-on HR delivery, and the ability to implement processes from scratch in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field.
• Experience leading HR in warehouse, distribution, manufacturing, logistics, or large operational environments.
• Experience supporting large employee populations in fast-paced environments.
• Strong employee relations and leadership coaching experience.
• Proven ability to influence at all levels and develop talent.
• Knowledge of local employment laws and compliance.
• Experience with HRIS systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead all onsite Human Resources functions for a warehouse operation.
• Manage and develop a team of HR professionals and administrative staff.
• Partner with Operations leadership to support staffing, engagement, performance, retention, and workforce planning.
• Drive employee relations and foster a positive workplace culture.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and company policies.
• Support large-scale recruiting, onboarding, and workforce ramp-up.
• Coach leaders on performance management and leadership effectiveness.
• Analyze workforce metrics to improve performance.
• Oversee safety, training, and organizational development initiatives.
• Lead change management during site launch and stabilization.

Skills

HR leadership

Warehouse operations

Staffing & recruitment

Employee relations

Leadership coaching

Policy & compliance

HRIS systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field

Tools

HRIS systems

Job description

HR Manager – Lead the People Strategy for a Major Warehouse Start-Up!

Commerce, GA

Are you ready to lead HR for a large-scale start-up operation and help build the culture, workforce, and leadership foundation from the ground up? This is your opportunity to make a lasting impact with a global logistics leader during an exciting period of growth and transformation.

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic HR Manager to support a new warehouse operation. This role will lead site HR operations, oversee an HR team, partner closely with Operations leadership, and play a critical role in building a high-performing, people-focused culture during launch and beyond.

If you thrive in fast-paced environments, enjoy building teams and processes from scratch, and are passionate about developing people and driving operational success through strong HR leadership — we want to hear from you!

What Makes This Opportunity Exciting?

• Lead HR for a large, high-profile start-up operation
• Build and develop an HR team from the ground up
• Partner directly with senior operations leadership
• Drive hiring, engagement, retention, and culture initiatives
• Opportunity to shape processes, systems, and employee experience
• Be part of a rapidly growing global organization
• High visibility role with strong career growth potential

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all onsite Human Resources functions for a warehouse operation
• Manage and develop a team of HR professionals and administrative support staff
• Partner with Operations leadership to support staffing, engagement, performance, retention, and workforce planning initiatives
• Drive employee relations and foster a positive workplace culture
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and company policies
• Support large-scale recruiting, onboarding, and workforce ramp-up efforts
• Coach leaders on performance management, investigations, employee development, and leadership effectiveness
• Analyze workforce metrics and identify trends to improve operational and people performance
• Support safety, training, and organizational development initiatives
• Lead change management efforts during site launch and stabilization

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field preferred
• HR leadership experience in warehouse, distribution, manufacturing, logistics, or large operational environments
• Experience supporting large employee populations in fast-paced environments
• Strong employee relations and leadership coaching experience
• Proven ability to build relationships and influence at all levels of the organization
• Experience leading HR teams and developing talent
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to thrive in a start-up or rapidly changing environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting start-up, transition, or high-growth operations
• Knowledge of Georgia employment law and compliance requirements
• Experience with HRIS systems, workforce analytics, and recruiting operations

Why Join DP World?

At DP World, we are redefining global supply chains and creating opportunities for our people, customers, and communities around the world. This is more than an HR role — it is an opportunity to help shape the future of a major operation and build a workplace where employees can thrive.

About The Role

How you will contribute

• Partner with the Site and/or Functional Manager and entire site leadership team to ensure a complete understanding of organizational, staffing and headcount needs and objectives, leading through effective communication and discipline. Lead all site based HR functional areas and initiatives and launch activities for the site supporting the Site and/or Functional Manager.
• Recruit, train and develop highly productive candidates motivated to achieve business objectives. Manage third party staffing partners for temporary/contract work.
• Develop, implement, and maintain company policies, programs and procedures to foster understanding of and improvement in management, supervisory, and/or employee relations as well as counsel administrators and employees concerning human resources policies and procedures; review and resolve issues.
• Supervise staff directly by planning, assigning, and reviewing assignments, counseling staff, evaluating job performance, and approving or recommending corrective actions.
• Manage site HR budget, performance management, succession planning, and CSR. Meet ISO/customer standards, support audits, and initiate or follow up on global, regional and local communication activities.
• Determine the need for, supervise and participate in the development and maintenance of human resources programs, HRIS systems, and studies.
• Provide guidance and direction in the area of labor relations. For sites under a collective barraging agreement union responsibilities to include union relationship, grievances, arbitration and negotiations.
• Supervise and help develop other site based HR professionals.
• Help integrate company HR initiatives at the site level among both hourly and salaried staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

Your Key Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, labor relations, or business or a field related to the position.
• Experience performing professional level human resources duties.
• Experience performing HR duties within a 3PL logistics or manufacturing environment a plus.
• Additional education, training and/or work experience in area of specialization inherent to the position may be required.
• Knowledge of principles and procedures used in human resources.
• Extensive knowledge of local employment laws, rules, and/or regulations affecting human resources administration; ability to develop a broad knowledge of those of the Company.
• Proficiency using computers, specifically Microsoft Office products and HRIS systems.

Compensation

DP World offers exciting and challenging roles within a growing international organization. We strive to hire and develop the right people, locally and globally, stimulating personal growth and self-development within an informal atmosphere. We offer a market competitive compensation package.

About DP World

Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world’s trade flow better, changing what’s possible for the customers and communities we serve globally.

With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 111,000 employees from 159 nationalities, spanning 77 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future.

We’re rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses -- Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology – and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades.

What's more, we're reshaping the future by investing in innovation. From intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking, we’re at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, minimising disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door.

DP World is on a mission to transcend boundaries and bridge the gap between all nations and cultures – not just in what we do but also in how we behave.

We are dedicated to creating a culture where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential. We believe that embracing inclusion and diversity, drives innovation and growth and helps us connect people, businesses, and societies. Free minds and different perspectives are changing our world, and together we can change what’s possible.

The DP World family comprises of syncreon, Imperial and P&O.

WE MAKE TRADE FLOW