HR Manager
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onSweeping Rain Lane, Hidden Meadows-Golden Meadows, Oak Grove Heights, Karns, Knox County, East Tennessee, Tennessee, 37931, United States
About the Role
This position serves as a strategic partner to market leaders, dedicated to fostering a genuine safety culture and driving a positive employee experience. The role exists to ensure that HR practices align with business objectives, ultimately driving market success through engagement, retention, and operational excellence. You will act as a present, active thought partner, identifying gaps in the associate experience and collaborating on action planning to support labor negotiations and strategic change initiatives.
Day in the Life
Your work will span a dynamic environment, balancing office-based responsibilities with significant interaction across distribution centers, driver domicile yards, and occasional customer visits. You will lead investigations in partnership with Compliance and Legal, summarize findings, and provide recommendations for employee relations matters. A key part of your day involves coaching Area leaders on performance management, talent assessment, and disciplinary actions, while also managing leave administration and the interactive process in compliance with ADA and Workers Compensation regulations.
You will execute communication campaigns to drive employee adoption of strategic priorities and advise supervisors on consistent policy interpretation. By utilizing data and insights, you will identify opportunities to improve the associate experience and support recruitment, staffing, and retention strategies. Maintaining accurate documentation for personnel activities, from grievances to Affirmative Action Plans, ensures compliance and accountability across the market.
Hiring Process
Candidates selected for this role will be invited to participate in a series of interviews designed to assess their HR expertise, cultural fit, and ability to influence market leaders. The process typically includes an initial screening, followed by deeper discussions with hiring managers and potential team members to evaluate strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
Equal Opportunity Employer
US Foods is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We consider qualified applicants regardless of background, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or veteran status. We strive to create an environment where all associates can thrive and contribute to our shared mission.
Work location
Work model: On-site
Sweeping Rain Lane, Hidden Meadows-Golden Meadows, Oak Grove Heights, Karns, Knox County, East Tennessee, Tennessee, 37931, United States
Tennessee
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleFoster a safety culture and hold leaders accountable for proactive safety efforts
- check_circleIdentify employee experience defects and escalate risks to appropriate stakeholders
- check_circleDevelop department goals and advise managers on consistent policy application
- check_circleExecute communication campaigns to drive employee adoption of strategic priorities
- check_circleLead employee relations investigations and summarize findings with recommendations
- check_circleSupport recruitment, staffing strategies, onboarding, and performance management processes
- check_circleCoach leaders on disciplinary actions and talent assessment planning
- check_circleManage leave administration and support interactive processes for ADA and Workers Compensation
- check_circleCollaborate with market leaders to align HR practices with business objectives
Requirements
- verifiedMinimum 6 years HR experience with at least 4 in professional role
- verifiedBachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
- verifiedValid driver's license with good motor vehicle record
- verifiedWorking knowledge of MS Office software
- verifiedFamiliarity with employment legislation (ADA, FMLA, EEOC, FLSA, Title VII)
- verifiedSHRM certification desirable
Nice to Have
Prior employee relations experience and experience working in a collective bargaining environment. Prior experience with affirmative action requirements at a Federal government contractor. SHRM certification. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong organizational and time management skills. Ability to make timely and informed decisions and understand when to escalate issues.
Benefits & Perks
check_circleAnnual incentive plan bonus up to 10% of base salarycheck_circleHealth insurancecheck_circlePre-tax spending accountscheck_circleRetirement benefitsPaid time off