HR Manager

People & Culture Manager / HR Generalist

Location: Rockland County, NY (On-site – 5 days per week) Salary: $70,000 – $90,000 annual salary based on experience

PowerPak is growing and looking for an HR professional to join our team in the New York Metro Area.

This is a hands-on HR role supporting a fast-moving distribution business — equal parts people operations, recruiting, and management development.

At PowerPak, we believe in accountability, transparency, and putting people first. Our team works closely together, holds high standards, and takes pride in building a workplace where people show up, grow, and do their best work.

What To Expect In This Role

PowerPak operates in a fast-paced B2B distribution environment where strong people systems and responsive HR support are critical. In this role you will regularly:

• Manage recruiting pipelines and external recruiter relationships
• Handle employee relations, HR questions, and day-to-day generalist functions
• Support managers with performance management tools and processes
• Drive training, career development, and management development initiatives
  
  

Success in this role requires strong organization, discretion, and the ability to work effectively with everyone from warehouse staff to senior leadership.

Why PowerPak

PowerPak is built on a commitment to extreme customer service and operational excellence — and that starts with having the right people in the right seats. If you thrive in a hands-on environment where accountability, culture, and results matter, you'll fit right in here.

What You'll Do

As an HR Generalist / HR Manager, you will serve as a key HR resource for the business while owning recruiting, performance systems, and people development.

HR Operations

• Manage day-to-day HR functions including benefits administration and employee questions
• Handle employee relations situations with discretion and consistency
• Maintain HR compliance and accurate employee records
  
  

Recruiting & Hiring

• Own full-cycle recruiting and manage external recruiter relationships
• Standardize interview structure and feedback processes
• Implement and maintain a topgrading/structured selection system
  
  

Performance & Development

• Manage performance review cycles and ABC grading systems
• Support career planning and KPI development across the organization
• Track headcount and efficiency metrics
  
  

Training & Management Development

• Build and maintain training systems and learning resources
• Drive management development programs for front-line and senior leaders
• Partner with managers on coaching and team effectiveness
  
  

Required Qualifications

• 4–15 years of progressive HR experience in a generalist or HR manager capacity
• Experience with HRIS systems, HR compliance, and performance management
• Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive information with discretion
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills across all levels of an organization
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; advanced degree or HR certification preferred
  
  

What Success Looks Like

Successful candidates in this role will:

• Build and maintain people systems that support a high-performance culture
• Recruit effectively and fill roles with the right people
• Give managers the tools and support they need to lead well
• Operate with consistency, discretion, and a bias toward action
• Contribute to a workplace where people are proud to be part of the team
  
  

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Medical, dental & vision benefits
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous paid time off and holiday policies
• Team-first culture
• Career growth opportunities
  
  

We are Great Place to Work certified, with 98% of team members stating they are proud to work for PowerPak! We are always looking for ways to put "People First." To learn more, check out our Core Values here: https://www.powerpak.net/careers