At Kenco Logistics, you’re more than just a team member—you’re part of a company that values innovation, integrity, and a strong commitment to its people. As one of the leading 3PL providers in the U.S., Kenco offers a dynamic and supportive work environment where your ideas matter and your growth is a priority. With a focus on safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement, Kenco empowers employees to make a real impact in the supply chain industry while building rewarding careers. Join a company where your contributions help move the world forward—one shipment at a time.

About the Position

The Network Human Resources Manager will be responsible for, but not limited to, the overall leadership, oversight and coordination of all HR functions at the sites within their scope of responsibility. The Network HR Manager will provide oversight and assistance to locations within their scope of responsibility in achieving their HR goals, oversight of their sites, and serve as a daily contact for the HR Generalist / Administrator at each location.

Functions

• Contribute to the creation of a workplace that mirrors Kenco’s Guiding Principles
• Manage employee relations practices necessary to maintaining a positive employee – employer relationship, promoting a high level of employee commitment and maintaining a union free status.
• Counsel and advise employees, managers, and business leaders regarding people, policies, workforce, organization, and employee issues.
• Facilitate a positive employee relations strategy which includes appropriate engagement and training activities
• Manage and resolve employee relations issues by conducting effective, thorough and objective investigations
• Responsible for training management and employees on employment-related matters including sexual harassment, progressive discipline, and performance coaching.
• Partnering with the recruiting team, work on acquiring top talent through improved selection tools and criteria, and local outreach efforts
• Oversee the recruiting, screening and hiring processes for non-exempt level positions.
• Develop and maintain relationships with temporary and other employment agencies.
• Cultivate internal talent, participating in key role promotional decisions
• Ensure local relationships to recruiters to assist in timely recruitment
• Ensure appropriate on-boarding is in place in each facility
• Work with Director of Operations and Leadership team to develop, manage, and implement effective HR strategies, plans, and processes across the network.
• Partner with Corporate HR to champion, execute and monitor the effectiveness of corporate programs and initiatives
• Support Kenco’s talent review and succession planning processes using a consultative approach that ensures a strong talent bench
• Work with leaders to create and ensure successful completion of individual development plans
• Equip managers with the tools and training to optimize their performance
• Working with Corporate Training, support and provide training from GMs to front line employees
• Coach and mentor HR Generalists to deliver daily HR activities.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, provincial, state and local employment laws and regulations
• Communicate, interpret and apply company policies, procedures, and Code of Conduct
• Ensure compliance with all Human Resource processes
• Champion the shaping and sustaining of a diverse and inclusive workplace
• Consult with leadership to develop plans to promote an inclusive environment that is engaging, enabling and energizing and one where our associates can thrive

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (B.A./B.S.) required, preferably in Psychology, Business or related field
• Five (5) years of progressive human resources management experience with a strong background in employee relations, recruiting, training, and talent management.
• Previous manufacturing/distribution/industry experience preferred
• Strong knowledge and experience in federal and multistate employment laws and regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to persuade and effectively communicate with management and business leaders and interact with employees at all levels.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise confidentiality in all matters.
• Successful candidate will be self-directed with demonstrated ability to effectively organize and manage time.
• Experience in producing results in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Experience in adapting human resources best practices and employment law compliance to specific business situations.
• Demonstrated ability to collaboratively resolve issues through active listening, good judgment, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience using UltiPro is desired or demonstrated ability to learn HRIS systems quickly.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work with a diverse workforce and cross functionally to build strong internal partner relations.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to read and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures and government regulations.
• Ability to solve practical problems and difficult situations.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups, customers or employees of the organization.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English fluently.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule.
• Ability to travel as required based on the needs of the business.

Competencies

• Business Acumen - Knowledgeable in current and possible future policies, practices, trends, technology, and information affecting his/her business and organization.
• Communicate for Impact - Devoting the time and resources necessary to communicate the strategic vision, direction, priorities, and progress of the team for which you are responsible.
• Leading People - Ability to develop and implement strategies to maximize employee performance and foster employee engagement in meeting the organization's strategy.
• Managing Transitions / Change Management - Effectively plans, manages and communicates changes in processes with appropriate stakeholders.
• Relationship Management - Building and maintaining relationships with internal partners to successfully complete projects and organizational objectives.
• Strategic Agility - Gains perspective and balances the pressure between daily tasks and strategic actions that impact the long-term viability of the organization.

Travel Requirements

• This position is expected to travel approximately 25% - 50%.
• A passport is not required, but recommended.

Disclosures

• For California residents – please enter or copy/paste the address below into your address bar to review an important notice regarding Kenco’s privacy policy https://www.kencogroup.com/ccpa-notice-at-collection-for-employees-and-applicants/
• The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. Other duties may be assigned as needed. The physical demands and work environment described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Kenco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
• Per company policy, all internal job postings expire 14 days from the date they are posted.

Benefits offered:
 

• Medical insurance including HSA, HRA and FSA accounts

• Supplemental insurance including critical illness, hospital indemnity, accidental injury

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Basic Life and Supplemental Life

• Short Term and Long Term Disability

• Paid Parental Leave

• 401(k)

• Paid Time Off approximately 2  weeks (accrual begins on Day 1 of employment)

• Employer Paid Holidays- 10 days

Kenco strives to provide a supportive, professional environment for all employees. As a part of Kenco, we expect our team to uphold our three key pillars: be honest, serve, and get better. Each should strive for operational excellence, pursue innovation, and want to grow with our company.
 
Kenco Group is an Equal-Opportunity Employer. All employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

For California residents – please enter or copy/paste the address below into your address bar to review an important notice regarding Kenco’s privacy policy.
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