Training, Compliance & HR Coordinator

Join a nationally recognized, rapidly growing 3PL provider built on care, trust, and a commitment to excellence — where people, hard work, and new ideas are at the heart of everything we do.

The Training, Compliance & HR Coordinator is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining employee training programs and ensuring regulatory and HR policy compliance within a fast-paced distribution center environment. This role requires a candidate who has worked directly in an operational or industrial setting and understands the realities of warehouse, logistics, or manufacturing operations firsthand. Experience within the tire or automotive parts distribution industry is a strong advantage. This position reports to the Distribution Center Manager and works closely with operations leadership to build a safe, skilled, and well-supported workforce.

• Design, coordinate, and deliver onboarding and ongoing training programs for warehouse associates and supervisors, with a practical understanding of operational workflows and physical work environments.
• Develop job-specific training materials relevant to tire handling, heavy product warehousing, and distribution operations where applicable.
• Maintain and track employee training records, certifications, and compliance documentation to ensure audit readiness at all times.
• Ensure facility compliance with OSHA, DOT, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations; coordinate required safety and regulatory training.
• Administer HR policies and procedures, including the Drug-Free Workplace program, EEO compliance, and employee handbook acknowledgments.
• Support new hire onboarding end-to-end: coordinating drug screens, I-9 verification, benefits enrollment, and orientation scheduling.
• Partner with operations supervisors to identify skill gaps and develop targeted training solutions that improve quality, productivity, and safety outcomes.
• Manage employee relations matters including documentation, disciplinary processes, and performance improvement plans in partnership with management.
• Maintain HR records and personnel files in compliance with applicable recordkeeping requirements.
• Support recruiting efforts for hourly and supervisory roles as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by manager.

Education & experience

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Organizational Development, or related field
• OR Associate's degree and minimum 3 years of HR, training, or compliance experience
• OR Minimum 5 years of relevant HR, training, or compliance experience
• Military HR or training experience equivalent considered
• Direct experience working in a warehouse, distribution center, manufacturing, or other operational environment — required
• Experience in the tire, automotive parts, or heavy goods distribution industry — strongly preferred

Skills & abilities

• Strong working knowledge of OSHA, DOT, EEO, and related employment regulations as they apply to industrial and distribution environments
• Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver hands-on, floor-level training programs relevant to warehouse or operational teams
• Familiarity with tire handling, load securement, weight/stacking requirements, or similar heavy product considerations a plus
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to engage employees at all levels, from associates to senior management
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills for recordkeeping and compliance tracking
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with HRIS or LMS platforms a plus
• Working knowledge of WMS concepts helpful in supporting operational training programs
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with integrity and discretion
• PHR, SHRM-CP, or relevant compliance certification preferred
• Ability to regularly walk warehouse floors and perform occasional light physical activity; carry up to 40 lbs occasionally
• Ability to adapt to varying warehouse temperatures and environments
• Flexibility to work varied shifts, including weekends when necessary