Logistics Human Resources Generalist

Join a global logistics leader where HR work directly fuels operations and strengthens the people behind the performance. This onsite Local HR Generalist role in West Jefferson, Ohio partners with management and individual contributors to manage day-to-day HR operations, onboarding, performance management, benefits administration, and recruiting. You’ll contribute to a stable, people-focused culture with a clear impact on daily workflows and long-term staffing success. The position sits within a competitive total rewards package that includes health and welfare benefits, a 401k retirement savings plan, tuition reimbursement, and incentive compensation for eligible roles.

As part of Kuehne + Nagel, you’ll operate in a safe, stable environment with opportunities to influence operations and support communities touched by our logistics work. The role blends operational HR partnership with strategic staffing, offering a pathway to develop leadership and facilitation skills while applying modern tools to recruit and retain a motivated workforce.

Responsibilities

• Allocate 25 percent of time on the floor to stay connected with daily operations and gauge workplace sentiment
• Provide employee relations counseling and assist with investigations and issue resolution
• Assess HR policies, procedures, and practices and recommend improvements
• Collaborate with department managers to support HR responsibilities and guidance
• Offer leadership and consulting support to management to help achieve operations goals
• Partner with managers to identify staffing needs and ensure adequate coverage for volume projections
• Develop and execute staffing strategies to place the right people with the right skills
• Build a competent, empowered, and motivated workforce
• Oversee the temporary workforce vendor, ensuring quality, competitiveness, and contract terms
• Track staffing levels, turnover, absenteeism, recruiting, compensation, and promotions
• Utilize the timekeeping system to collect, store, and analyze relevant data
• Supervise payroll administration and employee benefits programs
• Deliver supervisory skills training and compliance training, plus one-on-one mentoring with Supervisors

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, logistics, or human resources, or equivalent work experience
• Three years of progressively responsible HR experience
• One year of recruitment experience
• Thorough knowledge of current employment laws related to recruiting, workers compensation, affirmative action/equal employment opportunity, wage and hour regulations, and benefits
• Experience with team facilitation, development, and grievance handling
• Experience working in a fiduciary capacity with confidential relationships with managers and employees
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications

What we would like you to bring

• Bachelor’s degree in business, logistics, or human resources or equivalent work experience
• Three years of progressively responsible HR experience
• One year of recruitment experience
• Strong knowledge of employment laws surrounding recruiting, workers compensation, affirmative action/equal employment opportunity, wage and hour regulations, and benefits
• Experience facilitating teams, developing talent, and handling grievances
• Experience maintaining confidentiality in fiduciary relationships with managers and employees
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Technologies

Microsoft Office suite and AI tools are used to support recruitment and HR processes.

What’s in it for you

• Base compensation within a competitive total rewards package that includes health and welfare benefits, a 401k plan, tuition reimbursement, and incentive compensation for eligible roles
• Kuehne + Nagel participates in E-Verify and will provide Form I-9 information to the federal government to confirm work authorization in the United States after you accept a job offer
• AI tools may be used to assist with parts of the recruitment process, including screening and scheduling

Who we are

Logistics shapes everyday life, from everyday goods to critical healthcare. At Kuehne + Nagel, your work goes beyond moving items; it supports moments that matter to people worldwide. As a global leader with a strong heritage, we offer a safe, stable environment where your career can make a tangible difference, from delivering medicines to advancing sustainable transportation and supporting local communities.

EEO Statement

Kuehne + Nagel is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to compliance with all applicable laws prohibiting workplace discrimination or retaliation. We prohibit discrimination based on race, ancestry, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, religious creed or belief, disability, marital or familial status, protected medical conditions, genetic information, military or veteran status, sex, or other protected characteristics.

Contact

Kuehne + Nagel Recruitment Team