KeHE Distributors · 1 day ago
Sr Manager, Human Resources
Naperville, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$97K/yr - $143K/yr
7+ years expKeHE Distributors is an employee-owned distributor of natural and organic products. The Sr. Manager, HR - Corporate Operations will provide strategic HR support to corporate and field teams, focusing on supply chain, transportation, and operations continuous improvement.
AgricultureConsumer GoodsFood and BeverageHealth CareLifestyleRetail
Responsibilities
Strategic business partner to Executive Director(s) in Supply Chain, Transportation, and Operations Excellence teams (8)
Will require a scope of influence with Directors, Sr. Managers/Mgrs. in the overall client group of ~400 members who support network operations
Analyze workforce data to identify trends and recommend improvements in engagement, retention, and productivity
Conduct investigations and provides guidance on conflict resolution, disciplinary actions, and performance management
Leverages Centers of Excellence to successfully manage day-to-day workflow such as recruitment, payroll and benefits, and other administrative processes
Support training programs to enhance leadership capabilities across all supported functions
Lead HR initiatives related to organizational change, network projects, restructuring, and system implementations
Change Management leadership; ability to adapt HR strategies into actionable initiatives that achieve sustainable business results
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
7+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 4 years in a leadership role in corporate, warehouse, supply chain, and/or transportation industries
Strong knowledge of employee laws and HR best practices
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills
Must be able to travel 25%
Ability to occasionally work nights and weekends
Must be skilled in making recommendations to effectively resolve complex problems or issues, by using judgment that is consistent with standards, practices, policies, procedures, regulation or government law
Proficiency with data analysis to identify, problem-solve, root cause, and action issues
This role will require the ability to work successfully under pressure, handle multiple highly sensitive issues, competing priorities, projects, and under tight time constraints
Able to work effectively with the Field warehouse leaders, Regional HRMs, Corporate leadership, and the Operations team in a collaborative manner
Ability to effectively research, create, articulate, and present information to stakeholders
Preferred
HR Certification - PHR, SPRHM, SHRM-CP/SCP preferred
Benefits
Health/Rx
Dental
Vision
Flexible and health spending accounts (FSA/HSA)
Supplemental life insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Paid sick time
Short term & long term disability coverage (STD/LTD)
Employee stock ownership (ESOP)
Holiday pay for company designated holidays
Company
KeHE Distributors
KeHE Distributors is a fresh and natural, organic wholesale foods distributor.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
TowerBrook Capital Partners
2019-05-17Private Equity
Leadership Team
Gene Carter
Chief Operating Officer
Brian Wilkinson
Chief Information Officer
Recent News
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