Manager, Field Human Resources

What You’ll Do

As a key member of the Field HR team, you will provide comprehensive human resources support across a range of functional areas, including employee relations, labor relations, recruitment, onboarding, training, compensation, HR policy enforcement, HRIS, payroll, benefits administration, performance management, and organizational development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as a local HR resource, advising management on policy interpretation, compliance, and HR-related programs and procedures.

• Support recruitment activities, including pre-employment and onboarding processes, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations.

• Act as the point of contact for implementing and communicating corporate HR initiatives at field locations.

• Promote process improvements by assessing and enhancing current HR practices.

• Guide management through coaching, counseling, and performance management efforts, including conducting internal investigations when necessary.

• Assist in developing performance improvement plans and individual development plans for employees.

• Conduct training sessions on company policies, procedures, employee benefits, and management development.

• Collaborate with senior leadership, external vendors, and regulatory agencies to exchange and manage HR-related information effectively.

Qualifications – Experience & Education

• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in human resources or a related role, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or a related field; a Master’s degree is a plus.

• Willingness to travel up to 25% or more, as required by the role.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with HRIS and payroll systems.

• Knowledge of collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) and experience working with unionized labor groups.

• Prior experience in supply chain, warehousing, or distribution environments.

• Bilingual skills may be required depending on location, with Spanish strongly preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to sit for extended periods, with occasional interruptions.

• Frequent movement including standing, bending, reaching, and transitioning between sitting and standing.

• Manual dexterity and normal hand function required for computer and office tasks.

• Ability to talk, hear, and see to perform essential functions.

• Occasional travel by car or plane for business purposes.

• Periodic visits to cold storage warehouse environments with freezing temperatures.

• May need to carry travel-related items and occasionally lift or move up to 20 pounds.

• Use of various electronic tools and office equipment required.

Work Environment

The conditions described reflect the general environment an employee may encounter in this role. Americold is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws to support employee success.

What We Offer

At Americold, we invest in our people. Our associates benefit from best-in-class health and financial wellness programs designed to meet a variety of needs. We’re a values-driven company with a mission to help feed the world by supporting our customers in delivering safe, temperature-controlled food across the globe.

Compensation Range:
$88,000 – $109,500 annually (based on experience, skills, and work location).

Equal Opportunity Employer

Americold is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We welcome and encourage all qualified individuals to apply regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.

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