Northeast Regional HRBP — Logistics & Frontline Talent

YQN Logistics Co.; Port Reading (NJ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

401(K)

PTO

Paid sick leave

Visa sponsorship available

Job summary

YQN Logistics Co. is seeking a Regional HR Business Partner for the Northeast based in Port Reading, NJ. You will partner with site leaders to drive workforce planning, employee relations, performance, compliance, and retention across our multi-site frontline workforce.

In this role, you will lead staffing plans with Operations, coordinate investigations, coach managers, and ensure compliance with US and NJ employment laws. Regular travel up to 30% is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience, including 2+ years as an HRBP supporting multiple sites or a region.
• Experience supporting frontline workforces in warehousing, logistics, distribution, or manufacturing.
• Strong employee relations and investigations experience.
• Working knowledge of U.S. and New Jersey employment law; experience with other Northeast states is a plus.
• Strong data skills (Excel, HRIS reporting) and the ability to turn metrics into action.
• Ability to influence and coach leaders in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Willingness to travel between sites up to 30%.
• SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP or PHR/SPHR is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR partner for regional and site leadership, aligning people strategy with operational goals.
• Lead workforce planning with Operations, including headcount, staffing models, labor cost, and seasonal peaks.
• Manage employee relations across sites: conduct and document workplace investigations, coach managers on corrective action, and resolve escalations.
• Ensure HR practices comply with federal and state employment laws (including New Jersey and other Northeast state requirements), and partner with legal counsel as needed.
• Track and analyze HR metrics such as turnover, attendance, time-to-fill, and engagement; recommend and drive action plans.
• Drive retention and engagement programs for frontline and supervisory employees.
• Coach and develop site managers and supervisors on performance management, feedback, and people leadership.
• Partner with Recruiting on hiring plans for new sites and high-volume roles; support onboarding and new-site launches.
• Standardize HR policies, processes, and SOPs across sites in the region.
• Support compensation reviews, promotions, and organizational changes.

Skills

HR Business Partner

Workforce planning

Employee relations

Data analytics

Change management

Coach leaders

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

Excel

HRIS reporting

Payroll systems

Job description

YQN Logistics Co. is seeking a Regional HR Business Partner for the Northeast based in Port Reading, NJ. You will partner with site leaders to drive workforce planning, employee relations, performance, compliance, and retention across our multi-site frontline workforce.

In this role, you will lead staffing plans with Operations, coordinate investigations, coach managers, and ensure compliance with US and NJ employment laws. Regular travel up to 30% is required.