Logistics Human Resources Manager-Shepherdsville, KY

It's more than a job

As part of the Contract Logistics team at Kuehne+Nagel, you will play a key role in designing, managing, and optimizing solutions that keep goods moving efficiently. Whether you’re leading a team, engineering processes, or driving projects, your work ensures that our customers’ products are stored, handled, and delivered with precision. From everyday essentials to seasonal items, what we do in Contract Logistics impacts businesses and communities around the world. At Kuehne+Nagel, your contribution goes far beyond the warehouse—it helps shape the flow of global trade.

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The Human Resources Manager serves as the arm of the Business Partner for this facility, managing all local HR activities in support of exempt and non-exempt employees. In addition, this position develops, implements and executes human resources/business strategies and programs and provides counseling and guidance in support of key business initiatives and day-to-day operational concerns. Establishes work priorities to maximize efficiency & effectiveness of the HR department.

How you create impact

• Build strong floor presence by spending time with employees, monitoring workplace dynamics, conducting employee relations counseling, and leading investigations/resolution of employee concerns.
• Partner with management to review and improve HR policies, procedures, and practices while providing guidance on employee-related matters.
• Serve as a strategic HR advisor, delivering leadership and consulting support to help achieve operational and business objectives.
• Lead workforce planning efforts by identifying staffing needs, developing hiring strategies, managing temporary labor vendors, and ensuring the right talent is in place.
• Track and analyze key workforce metrics—including staffing levels, turnover, absenteeism, recruiting, compensation, and promotions—using Kronos/UKG data and reporting tools.
• Oversee payroll and benefits administration while supporting employee development through supervisory skills training, compliance training, and one-on-one mentoring for supervisors.

What we would like you to bring

• Bachelor’s degree in business discipline, logistics, human resources or equivalent experience
• 5+ years progressively responsible experience in HR
• HR Certification preferred 
• Thorough knowledge of current employment laws regarding recruiting, workers compensation, affirmative action/equal employment opportunity, wage and hour regulation, benefits
• 5 years team facilitation and development, and grievance handling
• Experience working in a fiduciary capacity with responsibility for maintaining the confidential nature of relationships with managers and  employees
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office software applications

What's in it for you

At Kuehne+Nagel we strive daily to inspire, empower, and deliver not only to our customers, but also to our colleagues. We offer a dynamic global work environment with opportunities for excellent training programs and career mobility. Base salary is part of a competitive total rewards package that includes health and welfare benefits, a 401k retirement savings plan, tuition reimbursement, and incentive compensation for eligible roles. Individual pay may vary from the target range and is determined by a number of factors including experience, skills, job location, internal pay equity, and other relevant business considerations. Kuehne+Nagel reviews pay ranges regularly to ensure competitive and fair pay based on industry market data. #LI-onsite

Kuehne+Nagel participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.  Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. This opening relates to an available role and not a future talent pool.

Who we are

Logistics shapes everyday life - from the goods we consume to the healthcare we rely on. At Kuehne+Nagel, your work goes beyond logistics; it enables both ordinary and special moments in the lives of people around the world.

As a global leader with a strong heritage and a vision to move the world forward, we offer a safe, stable environment where your career can make a real difference. Whether we help deliver life-saving medicines, develop sustainable transportation solutions or support our local communities, your career will contribute to more than you can imagine.