HR Business Partner - Hazleton DC
Key Skills for This Role
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What You Bring:
- DC HR Experience: 3+ years of HR experience in a high-volume distribution center or 24/7 manufacturing environment.
- Talent Acquisition: Proven ability to manage high-volume recruiting, conduct hiring events, and support labor forecasting.
- Leave & Accommodations: Strong working knowledge of FMLA, ADA, Workers’ Compensation, and PA employment laws.
- Employee Relations: Experience conducting prompt, thoroughly documented workplace investigations and handling employee relations.
- Leadership Coaching: Demonstrated capability in coaching and developing frontline supervisors and managers.
- Data & HR Analytics: Ability to analyze attendance, turnover, and labor metrics to solve operational challenges.
- Communication: Clear, professional, and empathetic written and verbal communication skills across all levels.
- HR Systems: Familiarity with HRIS and timekeeping platforms (e.g., Kronos/UKG).
- Certifications: HR certifications (SHRM-CP/PHR) or specialized training in compliance/investigations preferred.
- Bilingual: Professional fluency in Spanish is a plus.
- Perks: Why You’ll Love it Here
- Generous Associate Discount: Treat yourself to the best our brands offer!
- Casual Dress Code: Come as you are (and stay comfy).
- Company Events: Exciting company-wide events you won’t want to miss!
Qualifications
- DC HR Experience: 3+ years of HR experience in a high-volume distribution center or 24/7 manufacturing environment.
- Talent Acquisition: Proven ability to manage high-volume recruiting, conduct hiring events, and support labor forecasting.
- Leave & Accommodations: Strong working knowledge of FMLA, ADA, Workers’ Compensation, and PA employment laws.
- Employee Relations: Experience conducting prompt, thoroughly documented workplace investigations and handling employee relations.
- Leadership Coaching: Demonstrated capability in coaching and developing frontline supervisors and managers.
- Data & HR Analytics: Ability to analyze attendance, turnover, and labor metrics to solve operational challenges.
- Communication: Clear, professional, and empathetic written and verbal communication skills across all levels.
- HR Systems: Familiarity with HRIS and timekeeping platforms (e.g., Kronos/UKG).
Preferred Qualifications
- Certifications: HR certifications (SHRM-CP/PHR) or specialized training in compliance/investigations preferred.
- Bilingual: Professional fluency in Spanish is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Drive High-Volume Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning: Partner with DC leadership on labor forecasting to design and execute direct-hire recruiting events, maintaining a steady talent pipeline to support seasonal volume shifts and 24/7 operations.
- Manage Complex Employee Relations & Investigations: Lead prompt, impartial investigations into policy violations, harassment, safety incidents, and attendance issues, documenting findings thoroughly to mitigate risk and maintain a fair, compliant workplace.
- Oversee Leave Administration & ADA Accommodation: Facilitate the end-to-end LOA process—including FMLA, Workers’ Compensation, and ADA interactive discussions—ensuring complete documentation and alignment with federal and Pennsylvania labor laws.
- Coach & Develop Frontline DC Leadership: Provide direct coaching and structured training to shift managers and supervisors, enhancing their leadership capabilities, performance management skills, and consistent policy enforcement.
- Maintain Regulatory Compliance & DC Safety Standards: Conduct regular HR audits, enforce state and federal labor regulations, and partner with Safety and Operations to champion a compliant, accident-free environment.
- Leverage HR Analytics to Optimize Operations: Analyze metrics around turnover, attendance trends, and investigation case volumes to identify operational pain points and implement proactive workforce solutions.
- Serve as an HRIS & Systems Subject Matter Expert: Navigate timekeeping, attendance tracking, and leave management systems (e.g., Kronos/UKG) to ensure data integrity and streamlined shift operations.
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