Warehouse Human Resources Manager

It's more than a job

As part of the Contract Logistics team at Kuehne+Nagel, you will play a key role in designing, managing, and optimizing solutions that keep goods moving efficiently. Whether you’re leading a team, engineering processes, or driving projects, your work ensures that our customers’ products are stored, handled, and delivered with precision. From everyday essentials to seasonal items, what we do in Contract Logistics impacts businesses and communities around the world. At Kuehne+Nagel, your contribution goes far beyond the warehouse—it helps shape the flow of global trade.

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We are looking for an onsite Human Resources Manager with advanced interpersonal and communication skills to be an integral part of site HR functions such as team building, payroll, investigations, data analytics, compliance, and special projects. If you have strong HR leadership experience, consider joining us at our site in Shepardsville, Kentucky!

Your Role

You will serve as the Human Resources partner for the facility, managing all local HR activities in support of exempt and non-exempt employees. We’ll count on your years of experience to plan, coordinate, and direct the HR functions of the site, maintain a conflict-free workplace, and enhance job satisfaction. Your typical hours will be Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, but you must be flexible to work outside those hours when needed. We will count on your leadership skills to help drive flexibility, sound judgment, and confidentiality.

How you create impact

Bridge management and employee relations by addressing demands, grievances, or other issues

Drive a culture where diversity, equity, and inclusion work together to create a sense of belonging and a stronger workforce

Help develop and monitor overall HR strategies, systems, tactics, and procedures

Spend at least 20% of your time on the floor to be visible and interactive and to “check the pulse” of the workplace

Perform employee relations counseling

Work directly with department managers to assist them in carrying out their responsibilities on HR matters

Support current and future business needs through leadership and consulting with management

Partner with Talent Acquisition on the recruitment and selection process

Retain a competent, empowered, motivated workforce

Manage temporary workforce vendor to ensure quality, competitiveness, and contract terms are met

Track staffing levels, deployment, turnover, absenteeism, recruitment, compensation, promotions, etc.

Use UKG Dimensions to obtain, store, and analyze pertinent data/information for payroll and benefits administration

Assess training needs to apply and monitor training programs

Oversee and manage a performance appraisal system to drive a highly performing workforce

What we would like you to bring

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or Education, or equivalent combination of education and experience

4+ years of progressive HR experience, including at least 3 years of experience in a distribution or manufacturing environment

1+ years of leadership experience

Strong knowledge of HRIS systems (e.g., PeopleSoft; UltiPro, Kronos)

Advanced knowledge of EEO, Compensation and Benefits, FMLA, FLSA, Labor Relations, health and safety

Experience implementing/supporting DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) programs

Solid investigation, and conflict-resolution experience

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

HR certification preferred

For applicants in the United States: Individuals with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process may contact us by sending an email to kn.taaccommodations.com

What's in it for you

There has never been a better time to work in logistics. Bring your skills to an industry that offers stability and international career growth. We offer a great compensation and medical/dental benefits package, employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, excellent training programs, and a fun, and interesting global work environment. #LI-onsite

Kuehne+Nagel participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government withy our Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.

Who we are

Logistics shapes everyday life - from the goods we consume to the healthcare we rely on. At Kuehne+Nagel, your work goes beyond logistics; it enables both ordinary and special moments in the lives of people around the world.

As a global leader with a strong heritage and a vision to move the world forward, we offer a safe, stable environment where your career can make a real difference. Whether we help deliver life-saving medicines, develop sustainable transportation solutions or support our local communities, your career will contribute to more than you can imagine.

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Kuehne + Nagel is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. If you require an accommodation for any part of the online application process due to a disability, please contact the Employee Services HR Help Desk at 1-800-267-1326 during the hours of 8:00am - 5:00pm EST; Monday through Friday or via e-mail at: [email protected] with the nature of your request. We will answer your inquiry within 24 hours.