DC HR Manager
About The Position
Petco is a category-defining health and wellness company focused on improving the lives of pets, pet parents and Petco partners. We are 29,000 strong and operate 1,500+ pet care centers in the U.S., Mexico and Puerto Rico, including 250+ Vetco Total Care hospitals, hundreds of preventive care clinics and eight distribution centers. We’re focused on purpose-driven work, and strongly believe what’s good for pets, people and our planet is good for Petco. The HR Manager – Retail Distribution Center (DC) plays a critical role as a strategic business partner to senior leadership while leading direct reports to support warehouse operations. This leader will drive initiatives focused on workforce productivity, employee engagement, and building a strong safety-first culture. The ideal candidate is bilingual (English/Spanish), analytical, people-driven, and thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume retail distribution environment. This role is crucial in fostering a positive work environment and ensuring effective HR operations within our distribution center.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
- Proven experience in HR, Safety, Distribution Center leadership in a retail distribution center or similar environment.
- Bilingual proficiency (English/Spanish) required.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make recommendations.
- Knowledge of labor legislation and HR best practices.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Nice To Haves
- HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR) is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Act as a trusted advisor to management and employees, fostering a positive work culture.
- Provide guidance on organizational effectiveness, talent strategies, and workforce planning.
- Oversee employee relations, including conflict resolution, performance management, and disciplinary actions.
- Develop and implement local HR strategies aligned with company objectives and retail distribution center needs.
- Execute effectively to improve your building performance.
- Lead, develop, and mentor your direct reports.
- Model collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement within the team.
- Oversee recruiting, onboarding, performance management, succession planning, and employee development programs to ensure staffing levels and capability meet operational needs.
- Coordinate training and development programs to enhance employee skills and career growth.
- Champion a culture of respect, recognition, and inclusion.
- Investigate and resolve employee relations issues.
- Drive engagement strategies that build trust and reduce turnover.
- Facilitate communication between management and employees, addressing concerns and promoting engagement.
- Partner with EHS and Operations leaders to ensure compliance with all safety policies and OSHA regulations.
- Embed safety into daily routines and leadership messaging.
- Ensure compliance with labor laws, company policies, and safety regulations.
- Leverage data to identify workforce trends, track KPIs, and inform decision-making that enhances labor efficiency, utilization, availability, performance, retention, and productivity.
- Lead and provide consistent support and guidance through organizational change, growth initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
- Positive and collaborative work environment within a growing company.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
