Sr Manager, Human Resources

Why Work for KeHE?

• Full-time
• Pay Range: $97,350.00/Yr.
  
  - $/Yr.
• Shift Days: , Shift Time:
• Benefits on Day 1
  • Health/Rx
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Flexible and health spending accounts (FSA/HSA)
  • Supplemental life insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Paid time off
  • Paid sick time
  • Short term & long term disability coverage (STD/LTD)
  • Employee stock ownership (ESOP)
  • Holiday pay for company designated holidays

At KeHE, we’re obsessed with creating solutions, unboxing potential, and serving others – and it all starts with you. As an employee‑owned distributor of natural and organic, specialty, and fresh products, we’re committed to making a positive impact and scaling our success together. With a culture that fosters development and opportunity, you’ll be embarking on a career that’s moving forward. When you join KeHE, you’re becoming part of a team that is a force for good.

The Sr. Manager, HR – Corporate Operations will support multiple corporate and field based teams including Supply Chain, Transportation, and Operations Continuous Improvement (OpX). The role will provide strategic HR support for these verticals supporting remote stakeholders across the enterprise including regional offices in FL and employees in the warehouse network.

This role will require the leader to work in corporate and field warehouse environments to build strong relationships with operations teams. The leader must have experience with strategic influence to support KPIs, performance management, organizational design, employee relations, project execution, and strategic leadership. The role will serve as support to corporate and warehouse teams working as a trusted advisor to foster an environment consistent with KeHE’ s Culture, Mission and Values.

DUTIES, TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Strategic business partner to Executive Director(s) in Supply Chain, Transportation, and Operations Excellence teams (8)
• Will require a scope of influence with Directors, Sr. Managers/Mgrs. in the overall client group of ~400 members who support network operations
• Analyze workforce data to identify trends and recommend improvements in engagement, retention, and productivity
• Conduct investigations and provide guidance on conflict resolution, disciplinary actions, and performance management
• Leverages Centers of Excellence to successfully manage day‑to‑day workflow such as recruitment, payroll and benefits, and other administrative processes
• Support training programs to enhance leadership capabilities across all supported functions
• Lead HR initiatives related to organizational change, network projects, restructuring, and system implementations
• Change Management leadership; ability to adapt HR strategies into actionable initiatives that achieve sustainable business results

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

• Must be skilled in making recommendations to effectively resolve complex problems or issues, by using judgment that is consistent with standards, practices, policies, procedures, regulation or government law.
• Proficiency with data analysis to identify, problem‑solve, root cause, and action issues
• This role will require the ability to work successfully under pressure, handle multiple highly sensitive issues, competing priorities, projects, and under tight time constraints.
• Able to work effectively with the Field warehouse leaders, Regional HRMs, Corporate leadership, and the Operations team in a collaborative manner
• Ability to effectively research, create, articulate, and present information to stakeholders

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• 7+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 4 years in a leadership role in corporate, warehouse, supply chain, and/or transportation industries
• Strong knowledge of employee laws and HR best practices
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills
• HR Certification – PHR, SPRHM, SHRM‑CP/SCP preferred
• Must be able to travel 25%
• Ability to occasionally work nights and weekends.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements…