Human Resources Manager

HR Manager | Brighton Distribution Center

8400 Kensington Ct. Brighton, MI

Fueling Our People. Growing Our Culture.

At Gordon Food Service, we don't just deliver food; we deliver on a promise of excellence. As our HR Manager, you aren't just an administrator - you are a strategic partner to the General Manager and a champion for our people. You will be the architect of a high-performance culture, ensuring our Brighton team is supported, developed, and inspired to succeed every day.

The Impact You'll Make

You will lead the HR function for our Brighton division, serving as a coach, consultant, and culture-builder. Your work spans the entire employee lifecycle:

• Culture & Engagement: You'll be the heartbeat of the GFS "Open Door" policy, planning events that celebrate our team and fostering an environment where everyone feels heard.

• Talent Strategy: You'll oversee onboarding and succession planning to ensure we have the right leaders in the right seats.

• Leadership Coaching: You won't just manage files; you'll mentor our leaders, providing the tools and training they need to lead with empathy and excellence.

• Total Rewards & Wellness: You'll partner with our compensation & benefits teams to ensure your division is taken care of both personally and professionally.

• Data-Driven Insights: You'll use HR metrics (turnover, quality of hire, etc.) to tell a story and provide actionable insights that drive business results.

Key Responsibilities

1. Onboarding & Integration

Facilitate a smooth and engaging onboarding process that welcomes new hires into the GFS culture and sets them up for long-term success from day one.

2. Performance & Employee Relations

Be the trusted advisor for leadership on performance management. You'll investigate concerns with fairness and drive professional growth across the division.

3. Learning & Development

Facilitate leadership training that drives results. You'll monitor the effectiveness of our programs and partner with the Home Office to keep our development materials cutting-edge.

4. Compensation, Benefits & Absence Management

Oversee annual bonus payouts, salary adjustments, and benefits enrollment. You will also manage the complexities of FMLA, Workers' Comp, and disability with precision and care.

5. Team Leadership

Practice what you preach by leading your own HR team. You will be responsible for interviewing, hiring, and mentoring your staff - serving as a role model and resource for their professional development.

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in HR, Business, or a related field - Required

• Experience: 5+ years of HR experience with prior leadership or management experience - Required

• Credentials: PHR or SPHR certification is preferred.

• Soft Skills: Exceptional active listening, social perceptiveness, and the ability to navigate complex "people problems" with logic and empathy.

• Technical Knowledge: A deep understanding of employment law, strategic planning, and deductive reasoning.

Gordon Food Service is a company built on values. We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a workplace that feels like family. If you are a problem-solver who is passionate about both people and strategy, we want to meet you.

Ready to lead our people strategy? Apply today.

Gordon Food Service values our customers and understands that their success is largely dependent upon their workforce. To demonstrate our commitment to our partnership, we will require any candidate who works for a Gordon Food Service customer to provide a letter of support from their management if they are selected for the interview process.

Equal Employment Opportunity is a matter of policy at Gordon Food Service, Inc. and we are committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to talent@gfs.com and use the words "Accommodation Request" in your subject line.

All Gordon Food Service locations are tobacco-free.

Gordon Food Service is a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment drug tests.