The Field HR Manager role provides strategic and executional HR support to our frontline teams within our distribution centers. This role focuses on developing robust partnerships with the business, driving change management, and implementing talent and culture strategies that align with enterprise objectives and frameworks set by the Center of Excellence (COE). The Field HR Manager will oversee succession planning, talent analytics, talent reviews, culture strategy, and development goals for designated sites and/or teams. Additionally, this role will support local labor strategies, drive positive team member relations, and handle employee relations (ER) escalations in collaboration with HR Shared Services (HRSS).

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive HR support to frontline teams, fostering strong partnerships with business leaders and managers to drive organizational success

• Lead change management initiatives and implement talent and culture strategies that support frontline operations, ensuring alignment with enterprise strategies and guidelines set by the COE.

• Supports succession planning, talent analytics, talent reviews, and development goals for designated sites and/or teams. Work closely with business leaders to identify and develop high-potential talent.

• In partnership with Operations Leadership, develop and execute culture strategies that promote a positive and inclusive workplace environment. Facilitate initiatives that enhance employee engagement and drive retention.

• Support local labor strategies and administration. Drive positive team member relations and handle ER escalations in partnership with HRSS.

• Collaborate with HR COEs to execute and deliver HR decisions and activities to frontline operations, ensuring seamless integration and support.

• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.

• Identify training needs and coordinate training programs to enhance employee skills and knowledge. Support career development initiatives.

• Track and analyze HR metrics to identify trends and areas for improvement. Partners with frontline leaders to assess and develop action plans as needed.

• Applies the understanding of compensation principles, concepts and standards. Plays a role in coaching and guiding frontline leaders with compensation planning.

• Travel 25%, plus more as needed, is required for adequate field/operations support.

Education and Work Experience

• Minimum of four (4) years Human Resources experience with demonstrated change management and employee relations experience.

• Bachelor’s and/or a Master’s degree in an appropriate field such as human resources, business administration or equivalent experience is preferred.

• Prior experience in a Human Resources Generalist role with history of effectively resolving employee relation issues and a strong understanding of the processes and cycles of client support.

• Demonstrated expertise in effective interpersonal skills including interviewing, counseling, and group presentations.

Skills and Knowledge

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated leadership skills including the ability to influence at varying levels across the organization and work effectively with all levels of employees.

• Able to handle multiple priorities and navigate in a highly matrixed environment, finding the correct balance between demand and capacity when establishing priorities for the organization.

• Working knowledge of government laws, regulations, and legal decisions affecting employment.

• Able to be agile and courageous while maintaining a high level of emotional intelligence.

• Able to effectively collaborate with all HR COEs and business units.

• Excellent problem solving skills; ability to resolve issues effectively and efficiently

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

What Cencora offers

We provide compensation, benefits, and resources that enable a highly inclusive culture and support our team members’ ability to live with purpose every day. In addition to traditional offerings like medical, dental, and vision care, we also provide a comprehensive suite of benefits that focus on the physical, emotional, financial, and social aspects of wellness. This encompasses support for working families, which may include backup dependent care, adoption assistance, infertility coverage, family building support, behavioral health solutions, paid parental leave, and paid caregiver leave. To encourage your personal growth, we also offer a variety of training programs, professional development resources, and opportunities to participate in mentorship programs, employee resource groups, volunteer activities, and much more. For details, visit https://www.virtualfairhub.com/cencora

Full time

Equal Employment Opportunity

Cencora is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or membership in any other class protected by federal, state or local law.

The company’s continued success depends on the full and effective utilization of qualified individuals. Therefore, harassment is prohibited and all matters related to recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, promotions and transfers comply with equal opportunity principles and are non-discriminatory.

Cencora is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the employment process which are consistent with legal requirements. If you wish to request an accommodation while seeking employment, please call 888.692.2272 or email hrsc@cencora.com. We will make accommodation determinations on a request-by-request basis. Messages and emails regarding anything other than accommodations requests will not be returned

Affiliated Companies

Affiliated Companies: AmerisourceBergen Services Corporation