What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resources Expert/ Generalist position at Kuehne Nagel?
It's more than a job
As a Onsite Human Resource Generalist at Kuehne Nagel, you will play a key role in supporting our warehouse teams who keep global supply chains moving. In this hands-on role, you’ll partner with site leadership and employees to manage recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, and compliance while driving engagement and retention. You’ll be a trusted resource on the floor—helping create a safe, positive, and high-performing workplace that reflects our commitment to people and operational excellence.
The qualified candidate will take on a hands-on role in shaping a positive and high-performing workplace at our Durham, North Carolina location. The Human Resource Generalist will partner with site leadership to help meet staffing goals, support our associates, and drive HR initiatives that make a real impact. From recruiting and onboarding to employee relations and special projects, you’ll have the opportunity to influence every stage of the employee experience. This is a dynamic role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, people-focused environment and is ready to grow their HR career with a global leader in logistics.
How you create impact
There has never been a better time to work in logistics. Bring your skills to an industry that offers stability and international career growth. We offer a great compensation and medical/dental benefits package, employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, excellent training programs, and a fun, and interesting global work environment. Kuehne Nagel is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) and to compliance with all federal, state, and local laws that prohibit workplace discrimination and unlawful retaliation. Kuehne Nagel strictly prohibits all discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, religious creed or belief, physical or mental disability, marital or familial status, legally protected medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical condition), gender (including gender identity and gender expression), sexual orientation, citizenship status, protected activity (such as opposition to or reporting of prohibited discrimination or harassment. Kuehne Nagel will also make reasonable accommodations for disabled applicants and employees, including accommodations for pregnancy and childbirth, and for the sincerely held religious beliefs of applicants and employees depending upon individual circumstances unless such accommodation would create an undue hardship on Kuehne Nagel
Who we are
Logistics shapes everyday life - from the goods we consume to the healthcare we rely on. At Kuehne Nagel, your work goes beyond logistics; it enables both ordinary and special moments in the lives of people around the world.
As a global leader with a strong heritage and a vision to move the world forward, we offer a safe, stable environment where your career can make a real difference. Whether we help deliver life-saving medicines, develop sustainable transportation solutions or support our local communities, your career will contribute to more than you can imagine.
Kuehne Nagel is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) and to compliance with all federal, state, and local laws that prohibit workplace discrimination and unlawful retaliation. Kuehne Nagel strictly prohibits all discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, religious creed or belief, physical or mental disability, marital or familial status, legally protected medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical condition), gender (including gender identity and gender expression), sexual orientation, citizenship status, protected activity (such as opposition to or reporting of prohibited discrimination or harassment. Kuehne Nagel will also make reasonable accommodations for disabled applicants and employees, including accommodations for pregnancy and childbirth, and for the sincerely held religious beliefs of applicants and employees depending upon individual circumstances unless such accommodation would create an undue hardship on Kuehne Nagel.
As a Onsite Human Resource Generalist at Kuehne Nagel, you will play a key role in supporting our warehouse teams who keep global supply chains moving. In this hands-on role, you’ll partner with site leadership and employees to manage recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, and compliance while driving engagement and retention. You’ll be a trusted resource on the floor—helping create a safe, positive, and high-performing workplace that reflects our commitment to people and operational excellence.
The qualified candidate will take on a hands-on role in shaping a positive and high-performing workplace at our Durham, North Carolina location. The Human Resource Generalist will partner with site leadership to help meet staffing goals, support our associates, and drive HR initiatives that make a real impact. From recruiting and onboarding to employee relations and special projects, you’ll have the opportunity to influence every stage of the employee experience. This is a dynamic role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, people-focused environment and is ready to grow their HR career with a global leader in logistics.
How you create impact
- Manage the recruiting / staffing processes and activities
- Conduct new hire orientations and HR related training sessions
- Compile and analyze employment related information and prepare personnel / staffing reports
- Conduct exit interviews
- Compile information for and attend unemployment hearings
- Compile and maintain Diversity / EEO reports
- Maintain and update personnel and medical files for each employee.
- Update employee files and process personnel status forms in order to document personnel actions
- Provide necessary information to authorized persons on a regular basis
- Conduct internal audits on personnel files
- Maintain and record all employee information in HR Office
- Create, maintain, and update position profiles
- Compile and maintain records for use in employee benefits administration
- Serves as the contact with the temporary agencies and the temporary employees; manages all temporary staffing relationships and coordinates all needed communication between Kuehne & Nagel and outside agencies
- Maintain and update Human Resources bulletin boards
- Bachelor's degree (BA / BS) from four-year college or university or one to two years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Minimum of 4 years of progressive HR experience, preferably within a logistics, manufacturing, or distribution environment
- Solid knowledge of HR practices, employment law, and regulatory compliance (FMLA, ADA, FLSA, EEO, etc.)
- Proven experience supporting recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, and performance management processes
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build trust and partnerships across all levels of the organization
- Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion
- Proficient in HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite; experience with SAP SuccessFactors or similar systems is a plus
- Highly organized and adaptable, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, dynamic warehouse setting
- A collaborative, hands-on approach and a genuine passion for supporting employees and improving workplace culture
There has never been a better time to work in logistics. Bring your skills to an industry that offers stability and international career growth. We offer a great compensation and medical/dental benefits package, employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, excellent training programs, and a fun, and interesting global work environment. Kuehne Nagel is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) and to compliance with all federal, state, and local laws that prohibit workplace discrimination and unlawful retaliation. Kuehne Nagel strictly prohibits all discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, religious creed or belief, physical or mental disability, marital or familial status, legally protected medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical condition), gender (including gender identity and gender expression), sexual orientation, citizenship status, protected activity (such as opposition to or reporting of prohibited discrimination or harassment. Kuehne Nagel will also make reasonable accommodations for disabled applicants and employees, including accommodations for pregnancy and childbirth, and for the sincerely held religious beliefs of applicants and employees depending upon individual circumstances unless such accommodation would create an undue hardship on Kuehne Nagel
Who we are
Logistics shapes everyday life - from the goods we consume to the healthcare we rely on. At Kuehne Nagel, your work goes beyond logistics; it enables both ordinary and special moments in the lives of people around the world.
As a global leader with a strong heritage and a vision to move the world forward, we offer a safe, stable environment where your career can make a real difference. Whether we help deliver life-saving medicines, develop sustainable transportation solutions or support our local communities, your career will contribute to more than you can imagine.
Kuehne Nagel is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) and to compliance with all federal, state, and local laws that prohibit workplace discrimination and unlawful retaliation. Kuehne Nagel strictly prohibits all discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, religious creed or belief, physical or mental disability, marital or familial status, legally protected medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical condition), gender (including gender identity and gender expression), sexual orientation, citizenship status, protected activity (such as opposition to or reporting of prohibited discrimination or harassment. Kuehne Nagel will also make reasonable accommodations for disabled applicants and employees, including accommodations for pregnancy and childbirth, and for the sincerely held religious beliefs of applicants and employees depending upon individual circumstances unless such accommodation would create an undue hardship on Kuehne Nagel.
