Sr Manager, Human Resources - Supply Chain (Dallas/Ft. Worth) Job Listing at Harbor Freight Tools in Northlake, TX (Job ID 1345866)

Description

As a strategic business partner, the Sr. HRM aligns business objectives with Associates and management within the distribution centers. Serving as a resource to all Associates on Human Resources-related issues. The Sr. HRM serves as an Associate champion to ensure consistent and equitable practices throughout the organization to deliver value-added service that reflects the business goals, values, and mission of the organization. The Sr. HRM act as a liaison between Corporate Functions and Distribution leadership, overseeing the day-to-day activities of the HR teams in the distribution centers and manages the organization's HR programs and policies as they apply to employee relations, compensation, benefits, legal, health & safety, performance, talent development, and staffing levels.

Duties and Responsibilities

• On-Site role located within a Distribution Center.       
• Builds and maintains strong business partnerships with management and Associates.       
• Maintains an environment of open communication and access for all Associates.           
• Collaborates with Senior Leaders, Managers, and Associates to resolve employee relations issues. Works closely with the corporate legal team and responds to EEOC and other legal charges. Reviews and takes appropriate action on formal grievances, conducts investigations, and seeks to resolve disputes through objective investigations while providing recommendations and final decisions on the outcome of investigations.
• Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of Associates, reducing legal risks, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Partner with the legal department as needed/required.
• We are a people-first company and believe that it is our differences that make us stronger. This position will lead Associate Engagement and Recognition events that are relevant and impactful to our Associate population.
• In close partnership with HR and Finance, assists with Associate performance programs that are consistent with corporate and retail organizations, including performance reviews and compensation plans and models.
• Maintains legal and confidential files as required.
• Maintains robust and up-to-date communications – print, digital, social, both internally and externally.
• Provides day-to-day performance management guidance to management (coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions).
• Identifies training needs for business units and individual executive coaching needs. Coordinates management training in interviewing, hiring, terminations, promotions, performance review, safety, and all compliance training to include Sexual Harassment and Anti-Discrimination. 
• Oversees Talent Review sessions and provides a comprehensive review of the resulting talent and succession planning to senior leaders.
• Writes and delivers presentations to upper management regarding human resources policies and practices.
• Works closely with management and Associates to improve work relationships, build morale, increase productivity, and retention.
• Advises management in the appropriate resolution of employee relations issues.
• Responds to inquiries regarding policies, procedures, and programs.
• Analyzes trends and metrics in partnership with the HR group to develop solutions, programs, and policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.       

Scope

• Staff supervision and development:  Yes
• Decision making: 
• Organize a team and assign roles and responsibilities. Appropriately apply and advise on company policy, procedures, and programs. Review and take appropriate action on associate grievances and complex Employee Relations issues. Analyze data and trends in partnership with the HR Group to develop and advise on appropriate solutions, policies, and programs.
• Travel:  Up to 10%
• Flex Designation:  DC Based

Requirements

Education and Experience
Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, related field, or relevant professional experience equivalent.
• Active SPHR SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP, or similar certification preferred.

Years of Experience

• Min 7+ years of progressive experience in HR roles within a fast-paced environment; prior distribution or manufacturing experience preferred.
• Min 5+ years demonstrated experience leading and developing high-performing teams, successfully motivating and influencing the work of others.

Skills

• Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions in a manner consistent with the essential job functions.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state employment law and standard methodologies in conducting workplace investigations.
• Possesses an innate interest in and desire for continuous learning and personal development.
• Strong conflict management skills.
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong computer literacy skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and comfortable with Enterprise resource platforms (UltiPro, Kronos, SAP, etc)
• Develop strong trusting relationships in order to gain support and achieve results.
• Ability to manage multiple business units in multiple locations.
• Ability to manage multiple conflicting priorities.
• Demonstrates the ability to be flexible and available to interact with employees at all levels.
• Be self-directed and motivated.
• Take initiative to identify and anticipate internal client needs and make recommendations for implementation.

Physical Requirements
DC-Exempt –

• Stand, walk, sit for extended periods of time.
• Speak and listen to others in person and over the phone .
• Use keyboard and read from computer screen and reports.
• The ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Safety
Must be able to perform this job safely in accordance with standard operating procedures and good manufacturing practices, without endangering the health or safety of self or others.
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