HR Manager

Pattern • Bethlehem, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Reach Logistics, a Pattern company, is a global eCommerce logistics and strategy company that partners with some of the largest brands in the world to distribute their products on Amazon, Walmart, eBay, and more. We have 7 warehouses in 5 countries around the globe and offer a unique distribution model to our partners. We currently ship 60M units a year and are growing rapidly. Currently the top seller on Amazon, we boast over 1,700 global employees that span over 18 global locations. We are looking for an HR Manager to be an integral part of growing the team and shaping the culture of our newest facility. This person will lead site HR department functions and provide hands-on support in various HR functions including onboarding, benefits, payroll, leave, performance management, employee relations, and enforcing company policies and practices. This is an incredible opportunity to champion best in class HR strategy at our newest facility, creating a healthy and engaging culture for all employees. This is a full-time, on-site position, based at our newest warehouse in Bethlehem, PA!

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• 3+ years experience in an HR Generalist role or higher where independent decision-making and self-initiative were demonstrated.
• Prior experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, or retail environment preferred
• Ability to work onsite 7:30am-4:30pm M-F schedule, with ability to handle escalations on weekends when required
• Experience resolving complex employee relations issues
• Bilingual strongly preferred (Spanish)
• Experience with Workday strongly preferred
• Experience building culture and employee engagement
• Working knowledge of employment law, including FMLA, ADA, FLSA, OSHA, ACA regulations
• Benefits liaison experience
• Outstanding interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office Products and Google Suite
• Ability to manage diverse workload in a fast-paced environment and the ability to multitask
• Ability to maintain a calm and professional demeanor when handling difficult situations
• Self-driven, organized, and proactive mindset
• High ethical and confidentiality standards
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• PHR or SHRM-CP preferred

Nice To Haves

• Game Changers- A game changer is someone who looks at problems with an open mind and shares new ideas with team members, regularly reassesses existing plans and attaches a realistic timeline to goals, makes profitable, productive, and innovative contributions, and actively pursues improvements to Pattern’s processes and outcomes.
• Data Fanatics- A data fanatic is someone who recognizes problems and seeks to understand them through data, draws unbiased conclusions based on data that lead to actionable solutions, and continues to track the effects of the solutions using data.
• Partner Obsessed- An individual who is partner obsessed clearly explains the status of projects to partners and relies on constructive feedback, actively listens to partner’s expectations, and delivers results that exceed them, prioritizes the needs of your partners, and takes the time to create a personable experience for those interacting with Pattern.
• Team of Doers- Someone who is a part of team of doers uplifts team members and recognizes their specific contributions, takes initiative to help in any circumstance, actively contributes to supporting improvements, and holds themselves accountable to the team as well as to partners.

Responsibilities

• Manages a small team of HR members who provide HR support to Ops Leaders
• Consults with line management, providing HR guidance when appropriate
• Tracks and analyzes trends and metrics in partnership with the HR Director to develop solutions, programs and policies
• Works directly with staffing agencies as needed in order to fill open warehouse associate positions and conducts orientation as needed
• Partners with business leaders to develop and drive initiatives, fostering effective communication to line management and the associate population
• Assists with resolving complex employee relations issues. Conducts effective, thorough and objective investigations with ability to track outcomes and find proper resolution
• Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance. Partners with the legal department as needed/required
• Provides day-to-day performance management guidance to line management (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions)
• Works closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention
• Provides HR policy guidance and interpretation
• Handles the execution of employee engagement initiatives and events
• Oversees the administration of training programs to ensure successful outcomes
• Administers and executes routine tasks in delicate circumstances such as providing reasonable accommodations, investigating allegations of wrongdoing, and terminations
• Acts as a benefits liaison for the warehouse, ensuring all employees have access to the benefits information and waive or enroll each month and ability to provide guidance on benefits questions or issues
• Maintains OSHA logs and workers comp claims for the site
• Assists with recruitment as needed by supporting background checks, interviews, contract negotiations, employee onboarding, succession planning, and performance evaluations
• Conducts exit interviews and employee questionnaires, analyzes data and makes recommendations to the management team for corrective action and continuous improvement
• Oversees the maintenance of employee records in HRIS and other systems
• Maintains compliance with federal, state and local employment and benefits laws and regulations
• Reviews timecards and attendance to ensure accurate payroll records
• Maintains the badge system to ensure accurate access for all associates
• Acts as a contact person for vendors when needed
• Performs various other duties as assigned, such as administrative or data entry tasks required for proper filing of documents and accurate timekeeping/HRIS records.

Benefits

• 4 weeks PTO
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Company Paid Life Insurance & Long Term Disability
• PPO or HSA with employer match
• Dental, vision, and voluntary benefit options
• Casual Dress Code
• Competitive Pay
• 401(k) and Roth with employer match

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level