Manager, HR, NA Distribution

Manager, HR, NA Distribution

Apex Tool Group, LLC

Apex Tool Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

Apex Tool Group is looking to add an HR Manager to support our distribution operations throughout North America. Based in Apex, NC and reporting to the VP, Human Resources, North America Hand Tools, this role will develop, align, and execute strategies and programs to achieve business goals and objectives, and promote associate engagement. The incumbent will sit on the North American Distribution leadership team supporting 115 on-site associates and up to an additional 20 associates at satellite distribution centers throughout the US and Canada.

As part of the ATG team, you will move fast, think globally, learn from your colleagues and grow your career. You’ll enjoy competitive benefits, a healthy work/life balance and have opportunities to give back to the communities we serve.

• Business Partner – Seeks an understanding of business strategies and projects allowing the creation and alignment of HR strategy to strategic business objectives and projects
• Leadership Development – Advises the distribution leadership team on all aspects of human resources and leadership, reinforcing leadership behaviors that align with ATG’s core values
• Talent Management – Manages Talent Management processes including our annual review and workplace planning processes, associate development, learning & development, etc.
• Talent Acquisition – Leads full-cycle recruiting process for all hourly distribution associates including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding and immersion
• Associate Engagement – Creates and manages programs that ensure proactive associate relations and drives engagement; proactively champions communications with associates
• Continuous Improvement – Regularly analyzes HR and other data to provide actionable insights to business leaders; recommends improvements within HR and business processes
• Compliance – Ensures compliance with and adherence to all local, state, and federal laws for all aspects of human resources management; stays current on trends related to human resources

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field
• 5+ years progressive HR experience; manufacturing or distribution experience preferred
• PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SCP certifications preferred
• Experience with high volume full-cycle hourly recruiting including sourcing, screening, interviewing, onboarding and immersion
• Experience as a change agent in a fast-paced environment, with experience in driving clear and timely communications between leadership and production associates
• Experience owning and improving HR processes in partnering with the business related to associate engagement, talent acquisition, and management, leadership development, etc.
• Ability to effectively coach, communicate, and influence leaders and associates at all levels
• Strong business acumen and analytical skills
• Ability to travel up to 10% in the US/Canada
• Strong business acumen and analytical skills

ATG is a global manufacturer of hand and power tools, tool storage and accessories, chain, and electronic soldering solutions with more than $1.2 billion in annual revenues.

Our 6,700 associates around the world have built powerhouse brands like GEAR WRENCH®, SATA®, Crescent®, Cleco®, Weller® and APEX®. Our brands are trusted by the professional trades and DIY enthusiasts alike.

With our roots dating back to the 1800’s, our tools have driven technological advancements that drive efficiency, speed and safety for customers in a broad range of commercial and consumer markets.

If your goal is to work where finding a better way never ends and your ideas become reality, join us and say #WeBuild

ATG!