Contract Logistics Human Resources Expert-China Grove, NC

It's more than a job

As part of the Contract Logistics team at Kuehne+Nagel, you will play a key role in designing, managing, and optimizing solutions that keep goods moving efficiently. Whether you’re leading a team, engineering processes, or driving projects, your work ensures that our customers’ products are stored, handled, and delivered with precision. From everyday essentials to seasonal items, what we do in Contract Logistics impacts businesses and communities around the world. At Kuehne+Nagel, your contribution goes far beyond the warehouse—it helps shape the flow of global commerce

“If you are a current Kuehne+Nagel employee: Please ensure applications are submitted by 8/24/2026 KN is committed to supporting internal career growth, and internal candidates will be considered first. When necessary, external candidates will be reviewed to ensure the best fit for the role and business needs.”

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The HR Generalist plays a key role in supporting employees and business leaders across all aspects of Human Resources. This position helps drive staffing success, enhances the employee experience, supports HR programs and compliance initiatives, and leads special projects that contribute to organizational growth and operational excellence.

How you create impact

• Support recruiting and staffing activities by coordinating interviews, scheduling candidate communications, maintaining applicant tracking systems, and assisting hiring managers throughout the hiring process.
• Conduct new hire orientations and onboarding programs to ensure a positive and compliant employee experience from day one.
• Maintain accurate employee records, personnel files, position profiles, and Human Resources systems while ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare, analyze, and maintain Human Resources reports and metrics, including staffing, headcount, diversity, and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) reporting.
• Serve as the primary liaison for temporary staffing agencies, coordinating workforce needs, onboarding activities, and ongoing communication between Kuehne+Nagel and external partners.
• Support HR programs and special projects, including employee relations initiatives, unemployment claim administration, internal audits, employee communications, and safety-related programs.

This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis without the need for current or future employer sponsorship.

What we would like you to bring

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
2+ years of Human Resources experience, including recruiting coordination, staffing support, employee onboarding, and HR administration.
Experience maintaining confidential employee records and Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS).
Knowledge of federal, state/provincial, and local employment laws, including Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) requirements.
Experience preparing HR-related reports, workforce metrics, and personnel documentation.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with employees, leaders, candidates, and external partners.

Preferred Qualifications
Professional Human Resources certification (PHR, SHRM-CP, or equivalent).
Experience supporting high-volume recruiting or warehouse/distribution environments.
Experience working with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and HRIS platforms.
Experience coordinating temporary staffing agency relationships.
Bilingual ( English/Spanish), depending on business needs.

What's in it for you

Kuehne+Nagel we strive daily to inspire, empower, and deliver not only to our customers, but also to our colleagues. We offer a dynamic global work environment with opportunities for excellent training programs and career mobility. Base wage is part of a competitive total rewards package that includes health and welfare benefits, a 401k retirement savings plan, tuition reimbursement, and incentive compensation for eligible roles. Individual pay may vary from the target range and is determined by a number of factors including experience, skills, job location, internal pay equity, and other relevant business considerations. Kuehne+Nagel reviews pay ranges regularly to ensure competitive and fair pay based on industry market data. #LI- onsite

Kuehne+Nagel participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.

Individuals with a disability who require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process may contact us by sending an email to kn.taaccommodations.com

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used to support portions of the recruitment process, such as reviewing application materials or assisting with scheduling. These tools analyze information to help inform decision making; however, all hiring decisions are made by human reviewers.

This position relates to an available role and not a future talent pool.

Who we are

Logistics shapes everyday life - from the goods we consume to the healthcare we rely on. At Kuehne+Nagel, your work goes beyond logistics; it enables both ordinary and special moments in the lives of people around the world.

As a global leader with a strong heritage and a vision to move the world forward, we offer a safe, stable environment where your career can make a real difference. Whether we help deliver life-saving medicines, develop sustainable transportation solutions or support our local communities, your career will contribute to more than you c an imagine.