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HR Manager (Distribution Center)

Burlington

Swedesboro, NJFull-time$95–125K/yrSeen 3 days agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$95–125K/yr
Location
Swedesboro, NJ
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

The Human Resources Manager leads HR activities and initiatives at Burlington’s distribution center, partnering with operations leaders and supporting distribution leadership. The role oversees HR programs spanning staffing, succession planning, compensation, benefits, training, performance management, associate relations, and organizational development. It also leads an HR team, advises business leaders, handles employee relations and accommodation matters, and uses workforce metrics to address turnover.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Team LeadershipEmployment LawProject ManagementSpanishHaitian Creole

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Human Resources or Related FieldPHR or SPHR Certification3+ Years HR Leadership Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Position Overview

The Human Resources Manager will lead all HR activities and initiatives within the respective Distribution Center(s). This includes acting as the primary business partner to our Assistant General Manager and DC Operations Managers, while also providing support to our VP and Directors of Distribution. You will drive Burlington’s Human Resources programs and services including HR operations, internal staffing and recruitment, succession planning, compensation, benefits, training and development, diversity, total rewards, performance management, associate relations, organizational development and other company sponsored programs.

A Day In The Life

  • Lead and develop a team of HR Coordinators and a HR Specialist through coaching, engagement, training, developing, and supporting the daily workload, ensuring timely and accurate question/concern resolution.

  • Create an environment of learning and support, working closely with other HR Managers to drive consistency in processes and communication across Distribution Centers.

  • Develop a close HR Business Partner working relationship with our respective business leaders (AGMs and OMs) to better understand the business and influence them on all associate strategies.

  • Regularly walking the floor with the business partners to build relationships and be visible to associates.

  • Provide guidance and input regarding HR strategies and programs that support the vision, culture and business needs of the organization.

  • Interview and evaluate internal and external talent for growth and succession planning. Partnering with TA team to drive postings, hiring events, peak staffing, interview schedules, etc.

  • Manage all duties for the assigned areas including policies and procedures, leadership skills and development, performance management, terminations, and benefits.

  • Inspire, coach, and influence coaching in the moment culture to effectively improve the quality and frequency of developmental feedback and improve the performance appraisal experience.

  • Manage the ADA accommodation process for respective building. Takes lead on review and determinations with the associate and leadership teams. Directly responsible for execution and partnership for ADA accommodations.

  • Administer and provide coaching to business leaders in managing engagement survey results and developing meaningful and effective action plans to improve engagement results.

  • Handle various employee relations issues, such as investigating associate complaints, resolving employee conflicts, and advising appropriate action to management. Partnering regularly with AR Manager and Director, aligning on process, strategy, and communication.

  • Serve as a resource to team members for answering general benefit questions and provide advice on unemployment hearings and workers' compensation hearings.

  • Partner with internal and/or external legal counsel to prepare for and/or respond to any legal action or complaints filed by outside agencies; attend mediations, arbitrations, and other court proceedings as needed.

  • Leverage HR metrics and analysis of turnover to proactively identify issues within the business and develop plans to address and minimize controllable turnover.

  • Ensure effective onboarding of new associates to include partnership with business leaders to provide effective and appropriate training and team integration.

You'll Come With

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or related field

  • PHR/SPHR certification (preferred)

  • 3+ years HR leadership experience, preferably in a Distribution Center or retail environment

  • Foundational understanding of Employment Law, this includes knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations governing employment (EEO, wage and hour, associate benefits, leave policies and practices)

  • The ability to lead and develop a high functioning team and effectively execute large-scale initiatives and manage projects.

  • Bilingual capability STRONGLY PREFERRED ; strong preference for candidates fluent in Spanish or Haitian-Creole.

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Come join our team. You’re going to like it here!

You will enjoy competitive wages, flexible hours, and an associate discount. Burlington’s benefits package includes medical, dental and vision coverage including life and disability insurance. Full-time associates are also eligible for paid time off, paid holidays and a 401(k) plan. We are a rapidly growing brand and provide a variety of training and development opportunities so our associates can grow with us. Our teams work hard and have fun together! Burlington associates make a difference in the lives of customers, colleagues, and the communities where we live and work every day. Burlington Stores, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity.

Individual pay decisions will be based on a variety of factors, such as but not limited to, qualifications, education, job-related skills, relevant experience, and geographic location.

Min-Mid $95,000.00 - $125,000.00

Posting Number R105147

Location New Jersey-Swedesboro

Address 2961 Route 322

Shopping Center Building A

Zip Code 08085

Pay Rate Salaried

Career Site Category Corporate

Position Category Human Resources

Job Type Full-Time

Remote Type In Office/On-site

Evergreen No

How this job compares

Set against the 709 open Human Resources Manager jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 6, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$95–125K/yr
  • US median$95–126K/yr365 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $110K, is close to the US median midpoint ($111K) — in the middle half of Human Resources Manager salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 12 open Human Resources Manager jobs in New Jersey and 709 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most across the US
Experience
This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience; Human Resources Manager postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (555 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 220 of the 709 open Human Resources Manager jobs (31%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 6, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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