Job Description:

As the Senior HR Manager for the NEWARK, NJ Distribution Center, you will oversee the Human Resources function for the facility. You will manage a team of 4 and report to the Associate Director, People. Your position will require you to partner with Operations Leadership and develop relationships across departments.

You will..

• Oversee core HR functions, ensuring to align projects, and projects to goals and company strategy.
• Build a performance-driven culture through the development of performance management coaching and counseling techniques.
• Keep a pulse on employee engagement and needs, gain insights from employee off-boarding and exit interviews.
• Manage HR operations at our Distribution Center and offer support to employees, compensation support and communication, onboarding/off-boarding, leave management and workers' compensation, benefits administration, HR data management, employee relations, immigration and reporting.
• Review, interpret, administer and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, and company procedures partnering with Employee Relations and legal on any agency charge responses.
• Manage a small team consisting of our HRBP, Senior associate, Associate, and Office Coordinator.
• Provide training support to all levels of employees.
• Meet with the Management team to understand business goals and future staffing needs and develop alternative staffing sources.
• Strategize with management to recruit new hires based on production requirements.
• Provide coaching to team members regarding employment issues in such areas as policy application, coaching and corrective action, leaves of absence, development plans and terminations.
• Conduct interventions, fact-findings and resolve conflicts as they arise.
• Provide, coach, and guide technical and nontechnical training for Distribution Center Supervisors and non-exempt associates.
• Participate in special projects as assigned
• Maintain complex spreadsheets for HR metrics and Google Suites.
• Think creatively and use data to improve efficiency in a production focused operational environment
• Develop an employee and labor relations strategy to promote employee engagement

You have..

• 5+ years of experience in progressive Human Resources positions, with a depth of experience in HR operations, benefits, compensation, and HR data management.
• Experience handling employee relations issues and coaching managers.
• Experience with benefits, leaves of absence, legal compliance (COBRA, HIPAA, FMLA, ADA), and performance reviews.
• Knowledge of HR/labor laws
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent job experience
• HRCI/SHRM certified, PHRca
• Excellent follow through and "Make it happen" attitude.
• written and verbal/nonverbal skills. You will demonstrate empathy toward employees and serve as their trusted resource.
• Have a successful track record in change management, and have used an HR Business partner model to transform processes.
• A collaborative leadership style with the ability to partner with business leaders to build high functioning teams

You'll get...

• Great compensation package and 401k company match that vests immediately upon participation
• Generous parental leave of 16 weeks and PTO policy, and paid holidays off
• $0 monthly premium and other flexible health plans
• Amazing discounts, including up to 75% off HelloFresh subscription
• Flexible shift scheduling & advancement opportunities
• Emergency child and adult care services
• Snacks & monthly catered lunches
• Collaborative, dynamic work environment within a fast-paced, mission-driven company