Serving as the senior on-site HR partner for a warehouse operation of approximately 200 people, this role translates business priorities into practical people strategies. It strengthens leadership capability, workforce stability, associate engagement, organizational effectiveness, and operational performance. The role combines strategic partnership with hands-on execution in a fast-paced distribution environment.
Responsibilities
Act as the primary HR advisor to the site leadership team, providing independent counsel on organizational, workforce, leadership, and employee matters that affect safety, service, cost, quality, productivity, and retention
Develop and execute an annual site people plan aligned with operational priorities, including workforce capacity, critical-skill needs, leadership capability, succession, engagement, retention, attendance, and culture
Assess organizational effectiveness and recommend changes to structure, roles, spans of support, work practices, and leadership routines to improve accountability and execution
Lead workforce planning for an approximately 200-person operation, using staffing, overtime, turnover, absenteeism, vacancy, labor-market, and productivity trends to identify risks and recommend actions
Partner with operations and talent acquisition to establish recruiting priorities, selection standards, onboarding practices, and staffing strategies for hourly, technical, professional, and leadership roles, including the effective use of temporary labor
Own complex and sensitive employee relations matters from intake through resolution, including investigations, corrective action, performance concerns, workplace complaints, conflict resolution, and termination decisions; ensure conclusions are timely, well documented, consistent, and defensible
Coach leaders to improve decision quality, communication, performance management, associate engagement, and consistent application of company policy
Challenge ineffective or inconsistent leadership practices and follow through on corrective actions
Lead talent management processes for the site, including goal and performance discussions, talent review, succession planning, development planning, salary review, and leadership development
Ensure actions are integrated and completed with quality
Identify capability gaps and implement targeted development solutions for supervisors, managers, and high-potential associates, with particular focus on frontline leadership, accountability, change leadership, and associate relations
Lead the people and change-management workstream for significant operational changes, including shift changes, staffing model changes, process redesign, technology implementation, and organizational transitions
Monitor associate experience and organizational health through floor presence, leader feedback, listening channels, engagement results, exit feedback, and workforce data; translate findings into measurable improvement plans
Millions of jobs, with real people getting hired every day
200,000+
New jobs added daily
7,000,000+
Verified job listings
1,000,000+
Tailored applications submitted
Ensure site HR practices comply with applicable employment laws, company policies, collective requirements where applicable, recordkeeping standards, and internal controls
Escalate material risk and coordinate with Legal, Compliance, Health Services, Security, and HR Centers of Expertise as appropriate
Provide oversight and governance for leave, accommodation, attendance, wage and hour, compensation, benefits, performance, and personnel-action processes, coordinating with specialized teams while maintaining site-level accountability
Establish and maintain clear HR metrics, dashboards, and operating reviews
Present trends, root causes, risks, and recommended actions to site and divisional leadership; verify that agreed actions produce sustained improvement
Lead or coordinate HR projects and continuous-improvement initiatives across the site
Standardize processes, clarify ownership, remove administrative waste, and improve the timeliness and quality of HR service delivery
Provide functional direction, prioritization, and quality oversight to HR support resources and cross-functional partners supporting the site
Build effective relationships with divisional HR and North American Centers of Expertise
Maintain appropriate confidentiality, professional judgment, and composure when handling sensitive business and associate information
Perform other duties and lead special assignments consistent with the scope and level of the role
Operate with substantial independence within established policy and governance frameworks and is expected to resolve most site HR matters without routine escalation
Make recommendations and influence decisions that affect site staffing, leadership capability, labor cost, associate relations, retention, organizational risk, and continuity of operations
Balance immediate operational needs with long-term workforce health and organizational capability, clearly identifying trade-offs and risks
Escalate high-risk legal, ethics, compliance, safety, or reputational matters promptly while retaining ownership for local coordination and follow-through
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial Relations, Organizational Development, or a related field
At least 8 years of progressive Human Resources experience, including significant responsibility as an HR business partner or HR manager supporting operational leaders
Experience supporting a warehouse, distribution, manufacturing, logistics, or similarly complex hourly workforce environment
Demonstrated experience leading workforce planning, talent management, organizational change, and leadership development activities
Must be able to successfully complete applicable pre-employment screening requirements
Nice to have:
Experience supporting a multi-shift operation and a workforce of comparable size and complexity
Professional HR certification such as SHRM-SCP, SHRM-CP, SPHR, or PHR
Experience with SAP or a comparable enterprise HR information system and reporting tools
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision plans
Health savings accounts (HSA)
Flexible spending accounts
401(K) retirement plan with an attractive employer match
Wellness programs
Life insurance
Short and long term disability insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Adoption assistance
Reimbursement of education expenses
Important Details
Indefinite U.S. work authorized individuals only. Future sponsorship for work authorization is not available.
About the Company
Bosch shapes the future by inventing high-quality technologies and services that spark enthusiasm and enrich people's lives. Their areas of activity are diverse, covering connected living, mobility, and industry. Bosch is a proud supporter of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) Initiatives, including FIRST Robotics and AWIM. Bosch Power Tools was recognized as one of Newsweek's America's Greatest Workplaces in Manufacturing 2025, Forbes' America's Best Employers for New Grads 2025, and Great Place to Work™ Certified, 2026.
