What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse Human Resources Manager - Greenfield, Indiana position at Kuehne+Nagel?
It's more than a job
As part of the Contract Logistics team at Kuehne Nagel, you will play a key role in designing, managing, and optimizing solutions that keep goods moving efficiently. Whether you’re leading a team, engineering processes, or driving projects, your work ensures that our customers’ products are stored, handled, and delivered with precision. From everyday essentials to seasonal items, what we do in Contract Logistics impacts businesses and communities around the world. At Kuehne Nagel, your contribution goes far beyond the warehouse—it helps shape the flow of global trade.
We are looking for an onsite Human Resources Manager with advanced interpersonal and communication skills to be an integral part of site HR functions such as team building, payroll, investigations, data analytics, compliance, and special projects. If you have strong HR leadership experience, consider joining us at our site in Shepardsville, Kentucky!
Your Role
You will serve as the Human Resources partner for the facility, managing all local HR activities in support of exempt and non-exempt employees. We’ll count on your years of experience to plan, coordinate, and direct the HR functions of the site, maintain a conflict-free workplace, and enhance job satisfaction. Your typical hours will be Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, but you must be flexible to work outside those hours when needed. We will count on your leadership skills to help drive flexibility, sound judgment, and confidentiality.
How you create impact
Bridge management and employee relations by addressing demands, grievances, or other issues
Drive a culture where diversity, equity, and inclusion work together to create a sense of belonging and a stronger workforce
Help develop and monitor overall HR strategies, systems, tactics, and procedures
Spend at least 20% of your time on the floor to be visible and interactive and to “check the pulse” of the workplace
Perform employee relations counseling
Work directly with department managers to assist them in carrying out their responsibilities on HR matters
Support current and future business needs through leadership and consulting with management
Partner with Talent Acquisition on the recruitment and selection process
Retain a competent, empowered, motivated workforce
Manage temporary workforce vendor to ensure quality, competitiveness, and contract terms are met
Track staffing levels, deployment, turnover, absenteeism, recruitment, compensation, promotions, etc.
Use UKG Dimensions to obtain, store, and analyze pertinent data/information for payroll and benefits administration
Assess training needs to apply and monitor training programs
Oversee and manage a performance appraisal system to drive a highly performing workforce
What we would like you to bring
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or Education, or equivalent combination of education and experience
4 years of progressive HR experience, including at least 3 years of experience in a distribution or manufacturing environment
1 years of leadership experience
Strong knowledge of HRIS systems (e.g., PeopleSoft; UltiPro, Kronos)
Advanced knowledge of EEO, Compensation and Benefits, FMLA, FLSA, Labor Relations, health and safety
Experience implementing/supporting DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) programs
Solid investigation, and conflict-resolution experience
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
HR certification preferred
For applicants in the United States: Individuals with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process may contact us by sending an email to kn.taaccommodations.com
What's in it for you
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 participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government withy our Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.
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.
We kindly advise that placement agencies refrain from submitting unsolicited profiles. Any submissions of candidates without prior signed agreement will be considered our property and no fees will be paid.
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 part of the Contract Logistics team at Kuehne Nagel, you will play a key role in designing, managing, and optimizing solutions that keep goods moving efficiently. Whether you’re leading a team, engineering processes, or driving projects, your work ensures that our customers’ products are stored, handled, and delivered with precision. From everyday essentials to seasonal items, what we do in Contract Logistics impacts businesses and communities around the world. At Kuehne Nagel, your contribution goes far beyond the warehouse—it helps shape the flow of global trade.
We are looking for an onsite Human Resources Manager with advanced interpersonal and communication skills to be an integral part of site HR functions such as team building, payroll, investigations, data analytics, compliance, and special projects. If you have strong HR leadership experience, consider joining us at our site in Shepardsville, Kentucky!
Your Role
You will serve as the Human Resources partner for the facility, managing all local HR activities in support of exempt and non-exempt employees. We’ll count on your years of experience to plan, coordinate, and direct the HR functions of the site, maintain a conflict-free workplace, and enhance job satisfaction. Your typical hours will be Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, but you must be flexible to work outside those hours when needed. We will count on your leadership skills to help drive flexibility, sound judgment, and confidentiality.
How you create impact
Bridge management and employee relations by addressing demands, grievances, or other issues
Drive a culture where diversity, equity, and inclusion work together to create a sense of belonging and a stronger workforce
Help develop and monitor overall HR strategies, systems, tactics, and procedures
Spend at least 20% of your time on the floor to be visible and interactive and to “check the pulse” of the workplace
Perform employee relations counseling
Work directly with department managers to assist them in carrying out their responsibilities on HR matters
Support current and future business needs through leadership and consulting with management
Partner with Talent Acquisition on the recruitment and selection process
Retain a competent, empowered, motivated workforce
Manage temporary workforce vendor to ensure quality, competitiveness, and contract terms are met
Track staffing levels, deployment, turnover, absenteeism, recruitment, compensation, promotions, etc.
Use UKG Dimensions to obtain, store, and analyze pertinent data/information for payroll and benefits administration
Assess training needs to apply and monitor training programs
Oversee and manage a performance appraisal system to drive a highly performing workforce
What we would like you to bring
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or Education, or equivalent combination of education and experience
4 years of progressive HR experience, including at least 3 years of experience in a distribution or manufacturing environment
1 years of leadership experience
Strong knowledge of HRIS systems (e.g., PeopleSoft; UltiPro, Kronos)
Advanced knowledge of EEO, Compensation and Benefits, FMLA, FLSA, Labor Relations, health and safety
Experience implementing/supporting DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) programs
Solid investigation, and conflict-resolution experience
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
HR certification preferred
For applicants in the United States: Individuals with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process may contact us by sending an email to kn.taaccommodations.com
What's in it for you
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 participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government withy our Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.
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.
We kindly advise that placement agencies refrain from submitting unsolicited profiles. Any submissions of candidates without prior signed agreement will be considered our property and no fees will be paid.
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.