HR Manager

Advance Auto Parts•Kutztown, PA

22d•Onsite

About The Position

The Human Resources Manager leads the HR function for AAP’s Distribution Center and serves as a strategic business partner to local leadership. The role drives functional excellence and develops, implements, and evaluates HR programs, policies, and initiatives aligned with short- and long-term business objectives. The manager fosters employee engagement, accountability, and customer excellence while supporting a fast-paced, transformational environment. The position is 100% onsite at the Kutztown, Pennsylvania Distribution Center. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with on-call availability as needed to support 24/7 distribution center operations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
3–5 years of progressive Human Resources experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Prior experience working in a unionized environment is required for consideration, including partnering with union representatives, interpreting collective bargaining agreements, handling employee relations matters, and supporting labor-management initiatives.
Ability to lead and champion organizational change.
Strong business and financial acumen.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Talent management and employee development expertise.
Ability to influence stakeholders at all levels, directly and indirectly.
Strong cross-functional collaboration and partnership skills.
Change management and organizational effectiveness experience.
Conflict resolution and employee relations expertise.
Ability to be on call as needed to support 24/7 distribution center operations.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting frontline, hourly employees in a distribution, manufacturing, logistics, or similar operational environment.
Spanish language proficiency.
Workday experience.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with local leadership to establish direction, priorities, and cultural expectations, and champion AAP’s Cultural Beliefs.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives and change management efforts to align programs with business objectives and maximize employee engagement and ownership.
Execute HR programs and processes consistently and effectively; identify opportunities to optimize, document, standardize, and share best practices.
Lead talent management processes, including talent assessment, performance management, succession planning, and employee development.
Manage compensation, recognition, and reward programs that reinforce a high-performance culture and support business objectives.
Promote manager ownership and accountability across the employee lifecycle, from onboarding through development, engagement, and retention.
Foster positive employee relations and an inclusive, productive work environment; use employee feedback, surveys, and organizational assessments to identify improvement opportunities and develop solutions.
Coach and guide managers and leaders through organizational challenges and change.
Facilitate organizational change initiatives while balancing business needs and stakeholder expectations.
Support diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives and ensure compliance with applicable employment laws, regulations, and EEO practices.
Partner with HR Centers of Excellence to execute local HR processes, including talent acquisition, payroll administration, leave management, disability administration, and employee support programs.
Support union-related matters, including partnering with union representatives, interpreting collective bargaining agreements, handling employee relations matters, and supporting labor-management initiatives.