Human Resources Manager - Memphis Area

Human Resources Manager - Memphis Area

Location:

Byhalia, MS, US, 38611

Position Type: Professional

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Who We Are

Service Market Logistics (SML)

, part of Volvo Group Trucks Operations, serves all brands and business areas by managing and optimizing service parts availability and distribution to secure customer uptime. Through our operations, we provide world class service focusing on delivery precision, quality, continuous improvement, cost efficiency and synergies delivering value all the way to our customers. We embrace innovation and new technologies and work with environmental care and sustainability at heart. Our footprint consists of 40 distribution centers and 3,800 employees worldwide, and we strive for an innovative and diverse workplace, exercising the Volvo Group values with high focus on Customer Success. We are Proud to Deliver. Making a Difference. For People. Every Day.

SML North America (NA) is a part of SML and has about 1,000 employees across the United States, Canada and Mexico. We operate the Central Distribution Center in Byhalia, MS as well as Regional Distribution Centers across the NA region. The Byhalia CDC is a 1 million square foot facility located approximately 25 miles southeast of Memphis, TN and employs 500+ employees.

We are looking for a great Human Resources Leader! We have an opening for a Human Resources Manager at the Byhalia CDC that will provide you with the opportunity to fulfill your professional objectives while you are part of the local leadership teamthatis driving change on all levels at the epicenter of the Volvo Group NA Service Market Supply Chain.

What You Will Do

The

Human Resources Manager

is head of the Byhalia, MS People & Culture (P&C) function. This is a leadership position, responsible for the human resources and health & safety teams within the Byhalia operation. As part of the site Management Team, you will work closely with the operational leadership to support the overall business objectives by providing expert human resources insight and strategy, while also providing guidance and expertise to members of your team and other employees within Byhalia. You will also be part of the regional SML P&C team, fully involved with the SML NA strategic P&C activities.

To be successful in this position, you are a visionary and inclusive leader with a strong ability to influence and inspire others. You demonstrate strong courage to challenge and develop, and you truly embrace and live our leadership principles: to lead with passion, perform with purpose and transform with vision.

This position reports to the Head of People & Culture for SML NA. The position is located in Byhalia, MS.

Essential Functions

Oversee and implement human resources initiatives and practices that foster growth, innovation, organizational effectiveness and employee relations that align with business strategies.

Actively partner with business and operational leaders in order to fully understand their challenges and to develop an effective strategy to support their objectives.

Provide direct leadership to a team of human resources and safety professionals and manage their career development. Always strive to secure an open and respectful dialogue, as well as a safe working and well-being environment.

Advise and coach people leaders and P&C partners on workforce-related issues.

Partner with teams to develop cross-functional and operation -wide initiatives to bolster retention and increase employee engagement.

Lead the Compensation Review process and be an expert on Volvo compensation philosophy and practices.

Lead the Talent Review and Succession Planning processes.

Champion the Volvo culture as well as assure alignment of management actions with Volvo Group values and principles.

Act as an inspiring leader; attract, motivate, develop and retain talent.

Lead and act according to Volvo values, drive change and promote diversity.

Minimum Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field required. Advanced/graduate degree preferred.

Minimum 7 years of Human Resources experience required, preferably working in a distribution/manufacturing environment.

Minimum 3 years of experience managing a Human Resources Team or function, with the ability to motivate and guide a diverse team.

Human Resources professional certification highly preferred.

Experience working within the Human Resources function of a unionized workforce preferred.

Demonstrated ability to drive change, set demanding targets and motivate teams and individuals to deliver outside of their comfort zones.

Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced team environment striving towards operational excellence guided by Volvo's Values and the Code of Conduct.

Required Skills and Competencies

As all documentation is in English, proficiency in the English language is required

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Thorough knowledge of US employment and labor law, as well as HR professional practices

Strong Generalist/Functional HR knowledge with experience collaborating across HR disciplines

Solid business acumen (financial/operational business drivers)

Strong problem-solving, negotiating and conflict resolution skills

Ability to coach managers and employees in handling various employment and management-related issues

Inspiring leadership and the ability to demonstrate a clear vision

Ability to work collaboratively with operational leadership at all levels within the organization

HRIS knowledge, preferably SAP and a cloud-based solution

Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office 365)

Ability to work flexible hours and travel occasionally

What's in it for You?

We recognize that financial rewards and great benefits are important aspects of an ideal job. That is why we offer competitive financial compensation, including various compensation plans, and a solid benefits package.

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance.

401k, With Matching Contributions.

Paid Time Off, including 8 paid community volunteering hours per year.

Health Savings Account (HSA)/Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) Options.

Growth Opportunities.

Short-Term/Long-Term Disability Insurance.

Discounted benefits to local event venues and events, as well as National business partners.

Free health and wellness programs and resources.

We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail.

Who we are and what we believe in

Our focus on Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity allows each of us the opportunity to bring our full authentic self to work and thrive by providing a safe and supportive environment, free of harassment and discrimination. We are c.