Strategic HR Manager - Distribution Center Lead

Dollar Tree Stores; Marengo (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement plan with matching

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Educational Assistance

PerkSpot access

Job summary

Dollar Tree Stores in Ohio is seeking a Human Resource Manager to lead the distribution center’s HR function, guiding leadership on people-related matters and driving engagement and performance improvements.

The role oversees hiring, onboarding, payroll, benefits, training, and development for hourly and exempt associates, ensures compliance with federal/state laws, maintains confidentiality, and fosters a union-free, high-performance culture across shifts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 5 years HR management experience supporting a light industrial workforce of at least 200 associates.
• Strong knowledge of state and federal employment laws.
• Proven leadership, administrative, organizational, and communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to gather, interpret, and implement solutions.
• Experience managing HR teams and providing guidance to operational leaders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the HR function for the DC, providing guidance to associates and leadership on all people-related matters
• Advise senior leaders on leadership development, staffing, succession planning, performance management, and compliance
• Lead initiatives to foster a positive, productive, and union-free work environment
• Analyze data related to turnover, productivity, attendance, and safety; develop solutions to maximize efficiencies and reduce costs
• Oversee hiring, onboarding, training, and development for hourly and exempt associates
• Create a culture of continuous development, mentorship, and succession planning within the DC
• Partner with SSC Talent Acquisition to fill hard-to-fill or senior DC positions
• Lead and develop the HR team to ensure timely and accurate administration of payroll, benefits, attendance tracking, and performance management
• Provide guidance on employee relations matters, investigations, and disciplinary actions
• Ensure adherence to company policies, federal and state employment laws, and local regulations
• Build and maintain strong community ties, promoting the DC as an employer of choice
• Lead programs to minimize workers’ compensation and accident/incident costs
• Partner with DC leadership to implement policies, programs, and systems that drive operational efficiency
• Collaborating with SSC and DC partners on continuous improvement initiatives
• Facilitate communication and information sharing across leadership and associate teams
• Maintain high levels of confidentiality and serve as a role model for ethical and professional conduct

Skills

HR leadership

Employee relations

Compliance

Staff development

Payroll administration

Microsoft Office / HRIS

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

SPHR certification

Tools

HRIS systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Dollar Tree Stores in Ohio is seeking a Human Resource Manager to lead the distribution center’s HR function, guiding leadership on people-related matters and driving engagement and performance improvements.

The role oversees hiring, onboarding, payroll, benefits, training, and development for hourly and exempt associates, ensures compliance with federal/state laws, maintains confidentiality, and fosters a union-free, high-performance culture across shifts.