Human Resources Manager

Who We Are:

Kontoor Brands, Inc. (KTB) is the parent company of Wrangler®, Lee® and Rock & Republic®, with owned manufacturing facilities in Mexico and Nicaragua. Kontoor also owns and operates over 140 retail stores across the globe. Our global company employs more than 15,000 people in 65 countries, with world headquarters in Greensboro, North Carolina, and regional headquarters in Geneva and Hong Kong.

Job Posting:

The Human Resources Manager is responsible for supporting the Distribution Center in all areas related to the Human Resources function including but not limited to employee relations, policy implementation, payroll, recruitment, training and development, benefit and leave administration as well as the accurate and timely reporting of information to employees and management of the company.

Responsibilities:

• Supports Sr. HR Leadership & DC Management with development and administration of programs, procedures, and guidelines to help align workforce with the strategic goals of the distribution center. Makes recommendations to management on employee related issues.  Helps lead employment engagement process to include surveys, action plans, and engagement activities.
• Ensures legal compliance in all areas. Maintains minimal company exposure to lawsuits.  Protects the interests of employees and the company in accordance with company policies and government laws & regulations.  Assists with development and maintenance of policies for the DC. Partners with management to communicate HR policies & procedures. Conducts investigations on employee complaints and concerns.  Makes recommendations on progressive discipline. Counsels managers on employment issues. Facilitates mandatory compliance training
• Assists with the implementation of company safety and health programs. Takes an active role in health and safety committees.  Tracks and posts OSHA-required data.  Leads accident investigations and manages workers compensation claims. Works with management to ensure a safe and secure work environment.
• Manages the recruitment process for the distribution center using effective recruiting strategies necessary to recruit and hire a superior and diverse workforce as well as maintain expected staffing levels. Maintains employee-related databases. Prepares and analyzes reports that are necessary to carry out the functions of the DC as necessary or requested. Makes pay recommendations based on internal equity and established pay structures.  Schedules and facilitates new hire orientations, and other new hire training.
• Manage and ensures timely and accurate processing of the incentive payroll for the distribution center. Will oversee payroll team and work closely with corporate to meet tight payroll deadlines. 

Experience/Education:

• 3-5 years Human resources experience with a generalist focus
• Knowledge of Employment Law/compliance and Employee Life Cycle Activities
• Risk Management / Workers Comp
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Human Resources Management.  If no degree, significant relevant experience

Skills for Success:

• Customer Service skills and mentality
• Excellent Communication Skills (Verbal, Written, Presentation)
• Strong Interpersonal Skills and the ability to communicate with employees at all levels
• Ability to work autonomously, superb organizational skills
• Microsoft Office Applications, HRIS programs

Why Kontoor Brands?

At Kontoor, we offer a comprehensive benefit package to fit your lifestyle. Our benefits are crafted with the same care as our products.

When our employees are healthy, secure, and well, they bring their best selves to work. Kontoor Brands supports you with a competitive benefits program that provides choice and flexibility to meet your and your family’s needs – now and in the future. We offer resources to support your physical, emotional, social, and financial wellbeing, plus benefits like discounts on our apparel. Kontoor Brands also provides four weeks of Paid Parental Leave to eligible employees who are new parents, Flexible Fridays, and Tuition Reimbursement.

We are proud to offer a workplace culture centered on equitable opportunities and a sense of belonging for all team members. Here we have a global workforce of high-performing teams that both unlocks our individual uniqueness and harnesses our collaborative talents.