Senior Manager - Human Resources

Wesco; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 119,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

Wesco in Alsip, IL, seeks a Senior Manager of Human Resources to lead onsite HR delivery for 500+ employees and 35+ managers, reporting to the VP HR for Supply Chain, Operations, IT & Digital. You will align people priorities with operational goals to deliver world-class HR support and a safe, engaged workforce.

You will supervise an HR team, drive talent acquisition, onboarding, training, and employee engagement while ensuring compliance and high performance across shifts.

Qualifications

• Seven to ten years in a HRBP role within high-volume environments like warehouse/distribution/manufacturing.
• Experience building partnerships and influencing across management levels to drive people programs.
• Strong knowledge of HR practices: talent acquisition, performance management, succession planning, compensation, and compliance.
• Excellent interpersonal, facilitation, and presentation skills to communicate with all levels.

Responsibilities

• Act as senior HR business partner and trusted advisor on organizational effectiveness and workforce planning.
• Supervise local HR team including HR manager and HR administrator.
• Lead Project HIRE initiatives for talent acquisition, engagement, and retention.
• Conduct on-site interviews, onboarding, and candidate calibration with operations leaders.
• Manage onboarding, training, and development programs for new hires.
• Coach front-line leaders on policy application across shifts and drive engagement initiatives.
• Lead complex employee relations matters, investigations, and risk mitigation.
• Partner with EH&S, Workers’ Comp, Benefits, and Operations on safety and leave administration.
• Lead site performance, talent, succession, recognition, and engagement processes.

Skills

HR leadership

HRBP

Employee relations

Recruiting

Training & development

Education

Bachelor's Degree – Human Resources or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

HRIS

Data reporting

Job description

Job Description

As the the Senior Manager of Human Resources, you will support Wesco’s mission to be the best tech-enabled supply chain solutions provider by leading the onsite Human Resources delivery for the 500+ employee, 35+ Manager workforce at both of Wesco’s warehouse facilities located in Alsip, IL. Reporting to the VP of Human Resources for Supply Chain, Operations, IT & Digital, you will develop and execute the HR operating plan and align people priorities with operational goals to deliver world-class HR support and enable a safe, engaged, high-performing workforce.

Responsibilities

• Acts as a senior HR business partner and trusted advisor to business and functional leaders on organizational effectiveness, workforce planning, employee engagement, and human capital priorities.
• Will supervise local HR team consisting of an HR manager & HR administrator to ensuring a staffed and stable, high performing workforce.
• Will lead implementation of Project HIRE (Hire, Inspire, Retain & Engage) to achieve world class results in the areas of talent acquisition, employee engagement and retention.
• In partnership with operations leaders, will conduct on-site interviews, participate in candidate calibration and selection sessions, and manage onboarding activities.
• Responsible for managing new hire training and development programs.
• Maintain a visible floor presence across all shifts and coach front-line leaders on consistent application of policies, including but not limited to, attendance, conduct, performance, documentation.
• Will be the lead driver of employee engagement initiatives.
• Lead complex employee relations matters and workplace investigations, ensuring concerns are addressed promptly, objectively, and consistently while mitigating labor, compliance, and retaliation risk.
• Partner with Environmental Health and Safety, Workers’ Compensation, Benefits, and Operations on safety training, incident response, leave administration, accommodations, return-to-work, and emergency accountability.
• Lead site performance, talent, succession, recognition, and engagement processes; deliver supervisor and role-based training and close required-training gaps.
• Analyze staffing, vacancies, fill rate, overtime, turnover, absence, engagement, and retention trends; translate insights into practical workforce and site action plans.
• Maintain accurate compliance records; monitor HR operating metrics, ensure audit readiness, and provide guidance and development to onsite HR team members.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree – Human Resources or related field
• 7-10 years in a Human Resources Business Partner position in a warehouse, distribution, manufacturing, or other high-volume hourly workforce setting.
• Strong operational knowledge of world class human resources best practices, including talent acquisition, performance management, succession planning, compensation, rewards and recognition, employee relations, and compliance in a supply chain, operations, or manufacturing setting.
• Demonstrated ability to build partner relationships and influence without authority to drive programs related to people processes and strategy. Ability to influence all levels of management to translate people strategy to business results.
• Experience in applying corporate guidelines, providing guidance, and making compensation recommendations.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office, HRIS systems, workforce data and reporting.
• An understanding of culture and change management and how to integrate talent management into organization’s strategic objectives.
• Excellent interpersonal communication, facilitation and presentation skills are necessary to actively communicate with all levels of management and staff.
• Ability to execute large-scale initiatives in a complex, matrix environment while maintaining focus on the business and its customers.
• Strategic planning, creative and innovative thinking skills, along with high intellect and sound judgment with a substantial track record of getting results.
• Ability to work independently or in a group setting.
• Employment law knowledge.
• Ability to work well under pressure of deadlines and competing priorities.
• Ability to travel up to 25%

Compensation Details

$119,327 - $161,092 Annually

This amount is what we reasonably believe we will pay for the position; however, offer amounts may vary based on factors such as geographic location, relevant education, experience, qualifications, skills, shift, or any collective bargaining agreements.

For eligible positions, compensation may include participation in a bonus or sales incentive plan,subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plan documents. For certain sales roles, Wesco also offers a commission structure that provides additional compensation based on sales results, as defined by the applicable commission plan.

In addition, Wesco offers abenefits program for eligible employees, which may include paid time off, medical, dental, and vision coverage, and retirement savings plans. Additional details about benefits are available here .

About The Team

At Wesco, we build, connect, power and protect the world. As a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain solutions, we create a world that you can depend on.

Our Company’s greatest asset is our people. Wesco is committed to fostering a workplace where every individual is respected, valued, and empowered to succeed. We promote a culture that is grounded in teamwork and respect. With a workforce of over 20,000 people worldwide, we embrace the unique perspectives each person brings. Through comprehensive benefits and active community engagement, we create an environment where every team member has the opportunity to thrive.

Founded in 1922 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Wesco is a publicly traded (NYSE: WCC) FORTUNE 500® company.

Wesco International, Inc., including its subsidiaries and affiliates (“Wesco”) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law. US applicants only, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Los Angeles Unincorporated County Candidates Only: Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.

This posting is for a current, active vacancy intended for immediate hire.