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American Eagle Outfitters Inc. · 1 month ago

HR Manager - Hazleton Distribution Center

Hazle Township, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

American Eagle Outfitters operates three robust distribution centers across the U.S. and Canada, and they are seeking an HR Manager for their Hazleton Distribution Center. The HR Manager will be responsible for leading the HR function, driving talent and culture strategies, and ensuring operational excellence in the facility.

Fashion

Responsibilities

Drive Operational Alignment: Strategically partner with the Director of DC Operations and functional leadership to leverage quantitative and qualitative data (e.g., Production, Quality, Safety metrics) to execute HR business initiatives and deliver organizational solutions that improve DC performance

Lead and Develop the HR Team: Manage, mentor, and coach direct reports, ensuring the team meets and exceeds business and individual goals, actively promoting career development and providing effective, timely feedback

Cultivate High-Performance Culture: Champion AEO’s values, maintain an Open Door Culture, and proactively lead associate engagement plans, recognition programs, and labor relations to ensure a positive and inspiring work environment

Execute Workforce Planning: Lead annual Workforce and Succession Planning efforts for the Hazleton DC, in alignment with Corporate and cross-DC teams, ensuring the facility has the talent pipeline and resource solutions (including technology/automation) necessary for future growth

Govern Performance Management: Oversee and facilitate all Talent Development and Performance Management cycles, including goal planning, performance development planning, and providing effective coaching and feedback tools to grow the leadership capabilities across all levels of the DC team

Own Key Initiatives: Take full ownership and drive the accomplishment of key projects, including cross-DC and Corporate initiatives, serving as a proactive thought leader and consistently identifying and implementing solutions, not roadblocks

Optimize Total Rewards: Maintain the Distribution Center’s pay and benefit structure by closely partnering with the Corporate Total Rewards team to ensure internal equity and external market competitiveness

Ensure Safety Compliance: Collaborate with the Safety Manager and third-party vendors to administer Workers' Compensation, implementing robust processes to minimize accident frequency, ensure safe hiring practices, and effectively manage treatment/return-to-work strategies

Qualification

HR Generalist experienceChange ManagementTalent AcquisitionData AnalysisBilingual (English/Spanish)Project ManagementTeam DevelopmentEmployee RelationsPerformance ManagementSafety ComplianceMicrosoft Office SuiteGoogle SuiteLeadership SkillsCommunication Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree is required

Minimum of 5 years of progressive HR Generalist/Management experience, demonstrating mastery of best practices in talent acquisition, total rewards, employment law, performance management, and employee relations

Minimum of 2 years experience managing direct reports, with a proven track record of fostering developmental wins and building team capability

Proven experience in building strategic plans, delivering results, and successfully leading large-scale change management initiatives for diverse groups of individuals

Superb communication, consulting, and networking skills with a demonstrated ability to partner, influence change across various organizational levels, and engage senior executives with strong business acumen

Proven ability to analyze quantitative and qualitative data and possess strong project and time management skills to function autonomously in a fast-paced environment

Intermediate to Advanced proficiency with Google Suite and/or Microsoft Office Suite

Ability to travel to corporate office in Pittsburgh and/or other distribution centers 1-3 times per year

Preferred

Master's degree

Demonstrated experience utilizing HR best practices in a high-volume Distribution Center, Manufacturing, Warehousing, or similar operational environment

Bilingual: English/Spanish speaking capabilities are a significant asset