Are you thinking about advancing your career with one of the most successful logistics organizations worldwide? Here at Kuehne+Nagel, our Jersey City is looking for a new Area Human Resources Manager to join our Human Resources team. **Your Role** The Area HR Manager provides a broad range of HR support and consulting services to multiple locations & business units within the area, serving as the primary Human Resources contact and advisor to managers and employees. Partners with HR peers, HR “Employee Services” and “Centers of Excellence” in execution of field and regional HR programs and strategies, nation-wide HR team projects & initiatives, and to seek and provide innovative solutions that support and optimize the operating objectives of the business, mitigates risks and ensures legal compliance contributing to the long term financial success of the company. **Your Responsibilities** + Establish and maintain a positive and productive relationship with senior business leaders within assigned business units toestablish HR strategic direction and drive business effectiveness + Provide HR leadership to meet business unit goals & objectives by providing business insight and perspective to the Centers Of Excellence and Employee Services and collaborating with them to develop &/or deliver HR solutions and content for the business + Provide coaching and counseling to managers and employees on a wide range of HR matters to solve problems and deliver appropriate solutions. + Analyze trends and metrics as they apply to assigned business groups; use data and analysis to provide insight for decision making and provide appropriate interventions to achieve business goals and increase employee engagement, commitment and retention. + Act as “gatekeeper” to review and advise on employee terminations, suspensions, demotions, disciplinary actions and reductions in force to ensure compliance with federal and state laws, and consistent application of internal policies, procedures, and acceptable management practices. + As directed, conduct investigations andrecommend and/or develop resolutions to employee complaints or claims of unfair treatment, harassment and/or discrimination based on sex, age, race or disability. Participate in the preparation of legal defense and as necessary in governmental hearings or investigations. + Provide day-to-day guidance on labor contract interpretation for unionized locations to ensure consistent application and compliance, and help formulate strategies to achieve operational objectives. **Your Skills and Experiences** + Level of Education: Bachelor's Degree + Level of Experience: Mid-Level (4-7 years + List Specific Areas of Experience (if applicable): Bachelor’s degree, plus 5+ years of experience in a strategic HR Business Partner role + Previous experience supporting business clients in a matrix environment + Bachelor’s degree, plus 5+ years of experience in a strategic HRBusiness Partner role + Previous experience supporting business clients in a matrix environment + Strong interpersonal, presentation, written and verbal communication skills required in order to communicate and present across all levels within the organization + At least five years of experience in employee relations, with emphasis on employee and/or labor relations and human resources policy development + Ability to meet deadlines while working on multiple projects + Ability to travel frequently and on short notice + Experience with multiple locations &/or business units, dealing with a broad range of HR-related areas at senior levels of organization + Language: English, Full Professional Proficiency **Good Reasons to Join** At 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. The target salary range for this position is between $100,000.00 and $130,000.00. Base salary 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 ranges regularly to ensure competitive and fair pay based on industry market data. #LI-TW 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.