Sr Manager, Human Resources - Commercial Sales

KeHE Distributors, LLC•Naperville, IL

11d

About The Position

The Sr Manager, Human Resources - Commercial Sales serves as a strategic business partner to a dedicated sales team, aligning HR initiatives with enterprise priorities. The role supports leaders at all levels through strategic partnership and service, with a focus on employee relations, workforce planning and selection, talent development and retention, and employee engagement, in addition to HR compliance and administration. The successful candidate builds collaborative relationships, challenges decisions and practices when appropriate, acts as a cultural guardian and change champion, and supports business and leadership needs. The position calls for an adaptable, proactive communicator who advocates for employees and teams and fosters an inclusive environment consistent with KeHE’s culture, mission, and values. KeHE is an employee-owned distributor of natural and organic, specialty, and fresh products. The position supports sales teams and leaders across multiple regions, including organizational structuring, workforce forecasting, and talent alignment for business expansion.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management or a related field is preferred.
Ability to contribute to and support the overall goals of the Human Resources Department.
Inspirational and relational leadership, credibility, and collaborative skills.
Ability to travel to company meetings and events.
Demonstrated ability to invite diverse perspectives, promote an inclusive work environment, and support workforce diversity.
Ability to make recommendations to resolve emotional and complex problems or situations using judgment consistent with standards, practices, policies, procedures, regulations, and law.
Ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects simultaneously under tight time constraints.
Ability to work productively and collaboratively with peers, regional and corporate leadership, and the sales force, while also being decisive.
Ability to present information effectively and respond to questions in a timely manner.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management or a related field.
PHR or SPHR certification.

Responsibilities

Partner with leaders on employee engagement, communicate company information to employees, conduct workforce investigations and seek resolutions, manage workplace accidents, promote employee safety and well-being, support employee leave programs, monitor turnover, and conduct exit interviews.
Partner with leaders on talent assessment and workforce planning; monitor candidate flow and Talent Acquisition efforts; interview and coach on candidate selection; complete onboarding and orientation; support development planning; conduct workplace training; and facilitate conversations about people matters.
Lead and support organizational structuring, workforce forecasting, and talent alignment to support business expansion across multiple regions.
Use employee engagement data to create experiences and touchpoints that promote connectedness, strengthen culture, and support retention.
Use data to influence decision-making and present metrics that shape leadership and people strategy.
Ensure compliance with labor laws, regulations, and policies, and support employee relations.
Maintain accurate HR system data, identify workflow improvements, and automate manual tasks while balancing administration with strategic partnership with Centers of Expertise.
Contribute to the overall goals of the Human Resources Department and collaborate with peers, regional and corporate leadership, and the sales force.
Travel to company meetings and events.
Promote an inclusive work environment, support workforce diversity, and invite diverse perspectives.
Make recommendations to resolve emotional and complex situations using sound judgment consistent with standards, policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.
Prioritize and manage multiple projects under tight time constraints.
Present information effectively and respond to questions in a timely manner.