Salary Range 115,000 to 125,000
Are you ready to lead HR for a large-scale start-up operation and help build the culture, workforce, and leadership foundation from the ground up? This is your opportunity to make a lasting impact with a global logistics leader during an exciting period of growth and transformation.
We are seeking a dynamic and strategic HR Manager to support a new warehouse operation with approximately 1,000 employees. This role will lead site HR operations, oversee an HR team, partner closely with Operations leadership, and play a critical role in building a high-performing, people-focused culture during launch and beyond.
If you thrive in fast-paced environments, enjoy building teams and processes from scratch, and are passionate about developing people and driving operational success through strong HR leadership — we want to hear from you!
- Lead HR for a large, high-profile start-up operation
- Build and develop an HR team from the ground up
- Partner directly with senior operations leadership
- Drive hiring, engagement, retention, and culture initiatives
- Opportunity to shape processes, systems, and employee experience
- Be part of a rapidly growing global organization
- High visibility role with strong career growth potential
- Lead all onsite Human Resources functions for a warehouse operation of approximately 1,000 employees
- Manage and develop a team of HR professionals and administrative support staff
- Partner with Operations leadership to support staffing, engagement, performance, retention, and workforce planning initiatives
- Drive employee relations and foster a positive workplace culture
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and company policies
- Support large-scale recruiting, onboarding, and workforce ramp-up efforts
- Coach leaders on performance management, investigations, employee development, and leadership effectiveness
- Analyze workforce metrics and identify trends to improve operational and people performance
- Support safety, training, and organizational development initiatives
- Lead change management efforts during site launch and stabilization
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field preferred
- HR leadership experience in warehouse, distribution, manufacturing, logistics, or large operational environments
- Experience supporting large employee populations in fast-paced environments
- Strong employee relations and leadership coaching experience
- Proven ability to build relationships and influence at all levels of the organization
- Experience leading HR teams and developing talent
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to thrive in a start-up or rapidly changing environment
- Experience supporting start-up, transition, or high-growth operations
- Knowledge of California employment law and compliance requirements
- Experience with HRIS systems, workforce analytics, and recruiting operations
- Bilingual Spanish is a plus
At DP World, we are redefining global supply chains and creating opportunities for our people, customers, and communities around the world. This is more than an HR role — it is an opportunity to help shape the future of a major operation and build a workplace where employees can thrive.
If you are ready to lead, build, and make an impact, apply today!
How you will contribute
- Partner with the Site and/or Functional Manager and entire site leadership team to ensure a complete understanding of organizational, staffing and headcount needs and objectives, leading through effective communication and discipline. Lead all site based HR functional areas and initiatives and launch activities for the site supporting the Site and/or Functional Manager.
- Recruit, train and develop highly productive candidates motivated to achieve business objectives. Manage third party staffing partners for temporary/contract work.
- Develop, implement, and maintain company policies, programs and procedures to foster understanding of and improvement in management, supervisory, and/or employee relations as well as counsel administrators and employees concerning human resources policies and procedures; review and resolve issues.
- Supervise staff directly by planning, assigning, and reviewing assignments, counseling staff, evaluating job performance, and approving or recommending corrective actions.
- Manage site HR budget, performance management, succession planning, and CSR. Meet ISO/customer standards, support audits, and initiate or follow up on global, regional and local communication activities.
- Determine the need for, supervise and participate in the development and maintenance of human resources programs, HRIS systems, and studies.
- Provide guidance and direction in the area of labor relations. For sites under a collective barraging agreement union responsibilities to include union relationship, grievances, arbitration and negotiations.
- Supervise and help develop other site based HR professionals.
- Help integrate company HR initiatives at the site level among both hourly and salaried staff.
- Other duties as assigned
Your Key Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources, labor relations, or business or a field related to the position.
- Experience performing professional level human resources duties.
- Experience performing HR duties within a 3PL logistics or manufacturing environment a plus.
- Additional education, training and/or work experience in area of specialization inherent to the position may be required.
- Knowledge of principles and procedures used in human resources.
- Extensive knowledge of local employment laws, rules, and/or regulations affecting human resources administration; ability to develop a broad knowledge of those of the Company.
- Proficiency using computers, specifically Microsoft Office products and HRIS systems.
DP World is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values diversity and promotes equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, protected leave status, reproductive health decision making, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
DP World is committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a workplace free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.
In accordance with California law, compensation information will be provided to candidates during the hiring process. Compensation is based on several factors including experience, skills, education, certifications, internal equity, geographic location, and business needs.
DP World is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance or accommodation during the application or interview process, please notify the recruiting team.
Employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check, drug screening (where permitted by law), reference verification, and other pre-employment requirements consistent with applicable laws and customer requirements.
DP World participates in the E-Verify program, where required by law, to confirm employment eligibility.
For California positions, employment with DP World is considered at-will unless otherwise provided by an applicable collective bargaining agreement or written employment contract. This means either the employee or the company may terminate employment at any time, with or without cause or notice, subject to applicable law.
DP World is committed to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment and complies with all applicable workplace safety regulations and customer-specific safety requirements.
DP World will not accept unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies or recruiters without a signed agreement in place. Unsolicited resumes will become the property of DP World, and no fees will be paid.
Salary Range 115,000 to 125,000
Are you ready to lead HR for a large-scale start-up operation and help build the culture, workforce, and leadership foundation from the ground up? This is your opportunity to make a lasting impact with a global logistics leader during an exciting period of growth and transformation.
We are seeking a dynamic and strategic HR Manager to support a new warehouse operation with approximately 1,000 employees. This role will lead site HR operations, oversee an HR team, partner closely with Operations leadership, and play a critical role in building a high-performing, people-focused culture during launch and beyond.
If you thrive in fast-paced environments, enjoy building teams and processes from scratch, and are passionate about developing people and driving operational success through strong HR leadership — we want to hear from you!
- Lead HR for a large, high-profile start-up operation
- Build and develop an HR team from the ground up
- Partner directly with senior operations leadership
- Drive hiring, engagement, retention, and culture initiatives
- Opportunity to shape processes, systems, and employee experience
- Be part of a rapidly growing global organization
- High visibility role with strong career growth potential
- Lead all onsite Human Resources functions for a warehouse operation of approximately 1,000 employees
- Manage and develop a team of HR professionals and administrative support staff
- Partner with Operations leadership to support staffing, engagement, performance, retention, and workforce planning initiatives
- Drive employee relations and foster a positive workplace culture
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and company policies
- Support large-scale recruiting, onboarding, and workforce ramp-up efforts
- Coach leaders on performance management, investigations, employee development, and leadership effectiveness
- Analyze workforce metrics and identify trends to improve operational and people performance
- Support safety, training, and organizational development initiatives
- Lead change management efforts during site launch and stabilization
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field preferred
- HR leadership experience in warehouse, distribution, manufacturing, logistics, or large operational environments
- Experience supporting large employee populations in fast-paced environments
- Strong employee relations and leadership coaching experience
- Proven ability to build relationships and influence at all levels of the organization
- Experience leading HR teams and developing talent
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to thrive in a start-up or rapidly changing environment
- Experience supporting start-up, transition, or high-growth operations
- Knowledge of California employment law and compliance requirements
- Experience with HRIS systems, workforce analytics, and recruiting operations
- Bilingual Spanish is a plus
At DP World, we are redefining global supply chains and creating opportunities for our people, customers, and communities around the world. This is more than an HR role — it is an opportunity to help shape the future of a major operation and build a workplace where employees can thrive.
If you are ready to lead, build, and make an impact, apply today!
How you will contribute
- Partner with the Site and/or Functional Manager and entire site leadership team to ensure a complete understanding of organizational, staffing and headcount needs and objectives, leading through effective communication and discipline. Lead all site based HR functional areas and initiatives and launch activities for the site supporting the Site and/or Functional Manager.
- Recruit, train and develop highly productive candidates motivated to achieve business objectives. Manage third party staffing partners for temporary/contract work.
- Develop, implement, and maintain company policies, programs and procedures to foster understanding of and improvement in management, supervisory, and/or employee relations as well as counsel administrators and employees concerning human resources policies and procedures; review and resolve issues.
- Supervise staff directly by planning, assigning, and reviewing assignments, counseling staff, evaluating job performance, and approving or recommending corrective actions.
- Manage site HR budget, performance management, succession planning, and CSR. Meet ISO/customer standards, support audits, and initiate or follow up on global, regional and local communication activities.
- Determine the need for, supervise and participate in the development and maintenance of human resources programs, HRIS systems, and studies.
- Provide guidance and direction in the area of labor relations. For sites under a collective barraging agreement union responsibilities to include union relationship, grievances, arbitration and negotiations.
- Supervise and help develop other site based HR professionals.
- Help integrate company HR initiatives at the site level among both hourly and salaried staff.
- Other duties as assigned
Your Key Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources, labor relations, or business or a field related to the position.
- Experience performing professional level human resources duties.
- Experience performing HR duties within a 3PL logistics or manufacturing environment a plus.
- Additional education, training and/or work experience in area of specialization inherent to the position may be required.
- Knowledge of principles and procedures used in human resources.
- Extensive knowledge of local employment laws, rules, and/or regulations affecting human resources administration; ability to develop a broad knowledge of those of the Company.
- Proficiency using computers, specifically Microsoft Office products and HRIS systems.
DP World is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values diversity and promotes equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, protected leave status, reproductive health decision making, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
DP World is committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a workplace free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.
In accordance with California law, compensation information will be provided to candidates during the hiring process. Compensation is based on several factors including experience, skills, education, certifications, internal equity, geographic location, and business needs.
DP World is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance or accommodation during the application or interview process, please notify the recruiting team.
Employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check, drug screening (where permitted by law), reference verification, and other pre-employment requirements consistent with applicable laws and customer requirements.
DP World participates in the E-Verify program, where required by law, to confirm employment eligibility.
For California positions, employment with DP World is considered at-will unless otherwise provided by an applicable collective bargaining agreement or written employment contract. This means either the employee or the company may terminate employment at any time, with or without cause or notice, subject to applicable law.
DP World is committed to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment and complies with all applicable workplace safety regulations and customer-specific safety requirements.
DP World will not accept unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies or recruiters without a signed agreement in place. Unsolicited resumes will become the property of DP World, and no fees will be paid.
Nearest Major Market: Riverside
Nearest Secondary Market: Los Angeles
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