Human Resources Manager

Gabe’s was founded in Morgantown, WV in 1961 with a mission to offer customers the quality products that they want, at affordable prices they love. Today our mission continues as Gabe’s expands into new and existing markets across 20 states. Gabe’s enjoys an outstanding reputation in the communities we serve. This reputation is a result of living our values and making the best decisions for our associates, customers, and company. Together we will strive to deliver superior customer service, create a great work environment, and improve the value we deliver to our customers.

Job Summary

The Human Resources Manager – Distribution serves as the HR business partner for Gabe’s distribution centers within an assigned region. This role implements and continuously improves HR practices that reflect the company’s philosophy and core values, ensures compliance with company policies and federal and state employment laws, and partners with distribution center leadership to resolve associate relations matters and build a skilled, engaged, and committed workforce.

Responsibilities

·        Serve as the primary HR resource for distribution center leaders and associates, answering HR questions or connecting them with the appropriate HR team.

·        Implement company HR strategies at the distribution center level, promoting teamwork, efficiency, and a positive workplace, and serve as a voice for associate concerns that need to be addressed. 

·        Partner with other DC HR Managers to ensure consistency in strategies, processes, and other HR initiatives.

·        Investigate, document, and track associate relations issues; recommend appropriate actions to leadership and initiate corrective action in partnership with the VP, Human Resources.

·        Support the development of plans, programs, and systems that drive effective recruitment, development, and retention of a highly effective workforce.

·        Partner with distribution center leadership to ensure staffing goals are met.

·        Identify associate training needs and partner with distribution center leadership, other DC HR Managers, and VP, Human Resources to address them.

·        Support succession planning and talent review processes; promote internal career paths and follow-up on the development of potential internal candidates.

·        Coordinate and follow up on promotions, transfers, and other movements of distribution center associates in partnership with management.

·        Support the performance appraisal process, including execution, follow-up, and coordination of results with distribution center leadership.

·        Conduct exit interviews and share trends with leadership to support retention efforts.

·        Maintain accurate personnel records and conduct audits of associate files to ensure compliance with employment laws and safety regulations.

·        Stay current on changes in employment law and HR policy and communicate impacts to leadership.

·        Perform other duties as assigned in support of HR initiatives.

Experience & Skills

·        Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

·        3+ years of HR experience focused on talent management and employee relations.

·        Prior supervisory experience required.

·        Experience supporting HR in a large-scale warehouse environment.

·        Working knowledge of HR practices and federal and state employment laws.

·        Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong presentation skills.

·        Demonstrated leadership in a fast-paced, multi-unit environment.

·        Sound judgment and discretion in handling confidential and sensitive matters.

·        Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; familiarity with web-based applicant tracking systems.

·        Ability to travel to distribution centers as needed.

Salary range is $70,000 to $75,000/year.