Job Description

**It's more than a job** As a Contract Logistics Specialist at Kuehne+Nagel, you will manage end-to-end warehousing operations for our customers. By doing so with precision, you not only contribute to the success of your team, but also to the day-to-day operations and success in the warehouse and distribution centres. For example, storing and delivering delicate flowers and fresh ingredients to local stores for everyday lunches and family celebrations. At Kuehne+Nagel, our work truly contributes to more than we imagine. **‎** We are looking for an HR professional with the experience, knowledge, skills, and drive to work hard and be successful right away. If you are a creative self-starter who is excited by the opportunity to make the workplace safe, exciting, and build our brand as an employer of choice, consider joining us as a Human Resources Generalist (HRG) in Shelbyville, Kentucky! As the Human Resources Generalist, you will have the opportunity to be an integral part of site HR functions such as helping with the recruitment and onboarding process, team building, payroll, investigations, data analytics, compliance, and special projects. We will count on your years of experience to help ensure a productive and conflict-free workplace, enhance job satisfaction, maintain HR compliance, and keep employee retention rates high. The right candidate will have a continuous improvement mindset and a tendency towards 5S in the workplace. **How you create impact** Help organize training and development initiatives Embrace and support a culture where diversity, equity, and inclusion work together to create a sense of belonging and a stronger workforce Support, create, and facilitate employee engagement programs Provide support to employees and resolve issues with HR-related topics Promote HR programs to create an efficient and conflict-free workplace Gather data to determine and analyze HR metrics Enhance job satisfaction by resolving issues promptly, applying new rewards and benefits, and organizing team-building activities Responsible for payroll Use Excel, Word, and PowerPoint to create reports and presentations Maintain local personnel files in electronic and paper form Be approachable, yet maintain professional decorum and HR etiquette while consistently showing integrity, flexibility, sound judgment, and confidentiality **What we would like you to bring** Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, or equivalent combination of education and experience 3+ years of experience in a full-time Human Resources role At least 2 years of experience in a warehousing, manufacturing, or retail environment Strong knowledge of HRIS and payroll systems (e.g., PeopleSoft; UltiPro. Kronos) Strong knowledge of HR-related laws such as Equal Employment Opportunity, Compensation and Benefits, FMLA, FLSA, Labor Relations, and Health and Safety Experience supporting DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) programs a plus Basic to intermediate Excel skills (basic formulas, PivotTables); experience creating PowerPoint presentations Preferred: Bilingual English/Spanish **What's in it for you** There has never been a better time to work in logistics. Bring your skills to an industry that offers stability and international career growth. We offer a great compensation and medical/dental benefits package, employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, excellent training programs, and a fun, and interesting global work environment. #LI-Onsite **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. We kindly advise that placement agencies refrain from submitting unsolicited profiles. Any submissions of candidates without prior signed agreement will be considered our property and no fees will be paid. Kuehne + Nagel is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. If you require an accommodation for any part of the online application process due to a disability, please contact the Employee Services HR Help Desk at 1-800-267-1326 during the hours of 8:00am - 5:00pm EST; Monday through Friday or via e-mail at: HR.helpdesk@kuehne-nagel.com with the nature of your request. We will answer your inquiry within 24 hours.

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Full time, Contract work, Local area, Monday to Friday,

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