Kuehne + Nagel

Contract Logistics Human Resources Manager, 2nd Shift, Bd Albert-Hudon Montréal-Nord, QC H1G 3L1 1

Kuehne + Nagel$80K — $95K *
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
  • 5+ years of HR experience in logistics or distribution
  • Experience with 3PL/4PL providers or staffing agencies
  • Proven ability in high-volume workforce management
  • Strong knowledge of labor laws and HR compliance
  • Experience in employee relations and conflict resolution
  • Proficiency in French and English

Responsibilities

  • Lead all HR functions for a high-volume sort center
  • Align HR strategies with business objectives alongside site leadership
  • Oversee recruitment and retention strategies for employees
  • Manage compliance with labor laws and company policies
  • Drive performance management aligned with operational KPIs
  • Track HR metrics to support data-driven decisions
  • Coordinate training and development initiatives for staff

Benefits

  • Stable and rewarding career in logistics
  • Comprehensive medical and dental benefits
  • Employee discounts
  • Tuition reimbursement for continuing education
  • Access to excellent training programs
  • Dynamic and engaging global work environment
Full Job Description
Contract Logistics Human Resources Manager, 2nd Shift, Bd Albert-Hudon Montre9al-Nord, QC H1G 3L1 1

How you create impact

The HR Manager will lead all HR functions for a high-volume sort center operating within a 4PL logistics environment. This role provides strategic and operational HR support to ensure a compliant, engaged, and high-performing workforce while partnering closely with site leadership and the 4PL provider.

HR Business Partnership
  • Partner with site leadership and 4PL operations teams to align HR strategies with business objectives.
  • Support organizational design, workforce optimization, and productivity initiatives.
  • Assist with peak season staffing strategies and labor flexibility planning.


Workforce Planning & Staffing
  • Lead workforce planning based on operational volumes and labor requirements.
  • Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and retention for hourly and salaried employees.
  • Coordinate staffing levels, agency labor usage, and workforce performance with the 4PL provider.


Employee Relations
  • Serve as the primary HR contact for employee relations matters.
  • Conduct investigations, resolve workplace issues, and ensure consistent policy application.
  • Foster a culture of engagement, accountability, inclusion, and collaboration.


Compliance & Labor Governance
  • Ensure compliance with labor laws, company policies, and 4PL contractual requirements.
  • Maintain audit readiness for labor, safety, and compliance reviews.
  • Oversee attendance management, timekeeping, and disciplinary processes.


Performance Management
  • Drive performance management processes aligned with operational KPIs including productivity, quality, and attendance.
  • Coach managers on employee development and performance improvement plans.
  • Support succession planning and talent development initiatives.


Compensation, Training & Development
  • Partner with corporate HR on compensation practices and local market alignment.
  • Support pay practices, overtime administration, and benefits communication.
  • Identify training needs and coordinate leadership, operational, and safety training programs.


HR Metrics & Stakeholder Management
  • Track and analyze HR metrics including turnover, absenteeism, and productivity trends.
  • Provide data-driven recommendations to support operational decision-making.
  • Act as the liaison between HR, operations, and the 4PL provider while maintaining strong vendor relationships and company culture.


This job posting relates to an available role and not a future talent pool.

What we would like you to bring

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
  • 5+ years of HR experience, preferably within logistics, warehousing, manufacturing, or distribution environments.
  • Experience supporting outsourced operations, including 3PL/4PL providers or staffing agencies.
  • Proven ability to support high-volume hourly workforce environments.
  • Strong knowledge of labor laws, HR policies, and compliance requirements.
  • Demonstrated experience managing employee relations, investigations, and conflict resolution.
  • Proficiency in French and English (English-speaking clients)


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-MB1 #HumanResources #Onsite #4PL

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About Kuehne + Nagel

Kuehne + Nagel is a global transportation and logistics company that provides airfreight, sea freight, and contract logistics services. The company was founded in 1890 and is headquartered in Lachen, Switzerland. Kuehne + Nagel operates in over 100 countries and has a workforce of over 83,000 employees. The company's customers include companies in the automotive, aerospace, pharmaceutical, and retail industries.
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