Manager, HR

Syncreon International Group; Fairburn (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Syncreon International Group in South Metro Atlanta, GA (Fairburn/Union City/Palmetto) seeks an experienced HR Manager to lead HR operations for traveling data center start-up teams, overseeing onboarding, employee relations, performance management and HR processes across multiple project sites.

You will partner with site leadership, coach an HR Generalist, drive workforce planning, and ensure compliance with employment laws while supporting rapid expansion of data center locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources preferred.
• Progressive HR experience including leadership.
• Experience in warehouse/logistics/operational environments.
• Strong employee relations, investigations, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR support for traveling data center start-up teams.
• Oversee staffing coordination, onboarding, attendance, and HR records.
• Coach and develop an HR Generalist to ensure effective HR support.
• Partner with site leadership on employee relations, performance, and workforce challenges.
• Oversee employee investigations and disciplinary actions with regional HR leadership.
• Provide guidance on policies, procedures, and performance management to operational leaders.
• Collaborate with Payroll, Benefits, Talent Acquisition, and Operations for consistent support.

Skills

HR leadership

Staff development

Employee relations

Performance management

HR operations

Travel coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources

Job description

Manager, HR

HR Manager Lead HR Operations for Exciting New Data Center Start-Ups! Location: South Metro Atlanta, GA (Fairburn, Union City & Palmetto) Travel Required | Multiple Locations Are you an experienced HR leader who thrives in fast-paced environments, enjoys building strong teams, and wants to play a key role in launching new operations? This is your opportunity to make a lasting impact with a global logistics leader as we continue expanding our data center operations! We are seeking a dynamic and hands-on HR Manager to lead HR support for traveling teams responsible for setting up new data center locations. This role will oversee workforce coordination, employee relations, onboarding, performance management, and HR operations while partnering closely with site leadership to ensure a positive employee experience throughout each project. If you're passionate about developing people, navigating complex employee relations matters, and driving HR initiatives in an evolving operational environment we want to hear from you!

What Makes This Opportunity Exciting?

• Lead HR operations supporting multiple data center start-up projects
• Manage and develop an HR Generalist while partnering with operational leadership
• Play a key role in building and supporting traveling teams across multiple locations
• Drive employee engagement, performance management, and workforce planning initiatives
• Support new site launches and employee transitions between projects
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Payroll, Benefits, Talent Acquisition, and Operations
• Be part of a rapidly growing global organization with opportunities for professional growth

Key Responsibilities

• Lead HR support for traveling teams assigned to new data center start-up projects
• Oversee staffing coordination, employee onboarding, orientation, attendance processes, and HR records
• Manage, coach, and develop an HR Generalist to ensure consistent and effective HR support
• Partner with site leadership to address employee relations matters, performance concerns, and workforce challenges
• Oversee employee investigations and disciplinary actions in partnership with regional HR leadership
• Provide guidance to operational leaders on company policies, HR procedures, performance management, and employee development
• Collaborate with Payroll, Benefits, Talent Acquisition, and Operations to ensure employees receive consistent support throughout their assignments
• Coordinate workforce planning and employee transitions between projects and locations
• Monitor attendance, staffing needs, and employee relations trends to identify opportunities for improvement
• Provide regular workforce updates, employee relations insights, and HR recommendations to leadership
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and company policies
• Travel to new data center locations to provide onsite HR leadership and support during start-up activities
• Support change management initiatives and help establish consistent HR processes across multiple project sites

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred
• Progressive Human Resources experience, including experience in an HR leadership or management capacity
• HR experience within warehouse, logistics, distribution, manufacturing, construction, or other operational environments
• Strong background in employee relations, performance management, investigations, and HR compliance
• Experience coaching operational leaders and providing guidance on employee-related matters
• Ability to manage multiple HR priorities across different locations or projects
• Strong communication, leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Proven ability to build relationships and influence leaders at various levels of an organization
• Willingness and flexibility to travel to different project locations as business needs require

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting new site launches, start-up operations, or project-based workforces
• Previous experience managing or developing HR professionals
• Experience supporting traveling employees or multi-site operations
• Knowledge of HRIS systems, workforce analytics, and timekeeping processes
• Experience partnering with Payroll, Benefits, Talent Acquisition, and Operations teams
• Familiarity with workforce transitions, organizational change, and employee engagement initiatives

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

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, minimizing 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 TO CHANGE WHAT'S POSSIBLE FOR EVERYONE.