Logistics Human Resources Expert
Kuehne+NagelAbout the role
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.
How you create impact
- Support recruiting and staffing activities by coordinating interviews, scheduling candidate communications, maintaining applicant tracking systems, and assisting hiring managers throughout the hiring process.
- Conduct new hire orientations and onboarding programs to ensure a positive and compliant employee experience from day one.
- Maintain accurate employee records, personnel files, position profiles, and Human Resources systems while ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
- Prepare, analyze, and maintain Human Resources reports and metrics, including staffing, headcount, diversity, and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) reporting.
- Serve as the primary liaison for temporary staffing agencies, coordinating workforce needs, onboarding activities, and ongoing communication between Kuehne+Nagel and external partners.
- Support HR programs and special projects, including employee relations initiatives, unemployment claim administration, internal audits, employee communications, and safety-related programs.
This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis without the need for current or future employer sponsorship.
What we would like you to bring
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
2+ years of Human Resources experience, including recruiting coordination, staffing support, employee onboarding, and HR administration.
Experience maintaining confidential employee records and Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS).
Knowledge of federal, state/provincial, and local employment laws, including Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) requirements.
Experience preparing HR-related reports, workforce metrics, and personnel documentation.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with employees, leaders, candidates, and external partners.
Preferred Qualifications
Professional Human Resources certification (PHR, SHRM-CP, or equivalent).
Experience supporting high-volume recruiting or warehouse/distribution environments.
Experience working with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and HRIS platforms.
Experience coordinating temporary staffing agency relationships.
Bilingual ( English/Spanish), depending on business needs.
What's in it for you
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 wage 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 rang
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