SUMMARY:
Motion Industries is seeking a seasoned Human Resources Manager to serve as the strategic partner and consultant to US-based Distribution Operations. The HRM will partner closely with Director, Regional, and Site leadership to align HR strategies with business objectives, ensuring strong execution across talent, engagement, and workforce performance. This is a hands-on leadership role where you will balance strategic partnership with day-to-day HR execution, supporting a fast-paced, high-volume operational environment. The areas of expertise include, but are not limited to: HR programs, policy, and procedure interpretation and implementation, employee relations, talent and organizational development, compensation, benefits, and recruitment.
This is a hybrid role that will be expected to balance time in the office at a Motion Distribution Center and work from home with travel obligations.
Preferred locations:
- Merrillville, IN
- Fort Mill, SC
- Birmingham, AL
- Lakeland, FL
JOB DUTIES
- Serves as the first point of contact for people-related questions and concerns ensuring outstanding customer focus by delivering value-added, best in class Human Resources support.
- Provides business partnership, thought partnership, and coaching to all levels of assigned business unit(s).
- Leads employee relation investigations, including harassment and ethics complaints, and works with business unit leaders to resolve issues.
- Coaches supervisors and managers on how to effectively address internal employee relations issues. Organizes and maintains compliance policies in preparation for investigations.
- Works with managers to identify training needs, partners with centralized HR teams to leverage resources, and identifies opportunities to localize content and delivery.
- Assists with performance management reviews and employee engagement surveys throughout the year.
- Interprets and advises on human resources policies and procedures to ensure employment laws, standards, or regulations to are followed and applied accordingly.
- Integrates and partners with HR centers of excellence (COEs) in Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, and Compensation to implement solutions and help scale the business.
- May act as a mentor to lower-level teammates and HR employees.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Typically requires a bachelor's degree and five (5) to seven (7) years of related experience or an equivalent combination.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Effective communication and critical thinking skills.
- Demonstrates empathy and experience driving leadership development and employee engagement.
- Demonstrated experience learning and thriving in a constantly changing environment and to cultivate relationships across teams.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- This role will be expected to travel 25-50% of the time.
COMPANY INFORMATION:
Motion offers an excellent benefits package which includes options for healthcare coverage, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, vacation, sick, and holiday pay.
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GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPC's policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree (or equivalent)
- Five to seven years of related HR experience (or equivalent)
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
- Experience leading employee relations investigations and resolving complaints
- Coaching and leadership development experience
- Knowledge/experience in talent and organizational development, compensation, benefits, and recruitment
- Effective communication, critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to interpret and apply HR policies and employment laws
- Ability to partner with HR Centers of Excellence (TA, L&D, Compensation)
- Willingness and ability to travel 25-50% of the time
Genuine Parts Company Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs include a 401(k) with company match and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, with profit sharing and pension plans also mentioned. These elements indicate strong long-term financial support alongside ownership opportunities.
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Healthcare Strength — Benefits encompass medical, dental, and vision coverage with HSA and FSA options plus income-protection coverages like life, AD&D, and disability. This breadth suggests a robust core health and protection offering.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid maternity and paternity leave are provided in addition to short‑term disability, and an Employee Assistance Program supports families with counseling and life tools. These programs reinforce family support alongside standard PTO.
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What We Do
Genuine Parts Company (GPC), founded in 1928, is a global service organization engaged in the distribution of automotive and industrial replacement parts. We serve hundreds of thousands of customers from a network of more than 10,000 locations in 14 countries and have approximately 50,000 employees.
