Job Description

Advance your career at Whiplash, a national leader in end-to-end ecommerce and retail distribution and fulfillment services. We’re more than a 3PL. We’re a tech-forward company that supports collaboration and a cross-functional team approach as we serve some of the nation’s top retailers and brands. Join a team of talented workers at a flexible employer competing in the high-growth sector of ecommerce fulfillment, supported by a company culture that values honesty, integrity, and respect.

Currently, we have an excellent opportunity for an HR BUSINESS PARTNER professional to support our HR operations for three facilities located in our COLUMBUS, OHIO area. If you combine broad human resources experience with deep knowledge of talent acquisition, employee engagement, multi-state employment law, and the ability to serve as an influential change maker, the role of HR Business Partner for our OHIO territory offers some compelling opportunities. Consider:

• You will ADD VALUE ACROSS LOCATIONS, as you bring a strong HR presence and help site leaders and managers understand employment law and remain compliant.
• You will CONTRIBUTE TOWARDS ADDING NEW TALENT, and leadership that differentiates us in the marketplace as leaders in our industry.
• WE WELCOME YOUR STRONG IDEAS and you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with peers and engage HR/Leadership team.
• Both our industry and company are growing. In our dynamic and fast-paced atmosphere, you'll have ample opportunities to MAKE A VISIBLE IMPACT.

ROLE OVERVIEW

Reporting to the Human Resources Manager, as HR Business Partner based in our Columbus, Ohio office, you will be a key member of the Human Resources team at Whiplash. Partnering with leaders all throughout the country, travel is estimated at < 15%. This position will have prime responsibility for our onsite HR support required and closely partner with Operations, IT, Finance, and safety teams to effectively manage the ‘people component’ of our business strategy; particular focus on recruitment, engagement, development, and retention of our associates.

SO WHY JOIN OUR TEAM? Whiplash’s Human Resources organization drives the people dimension of our business strategy. We have over 1,500 in our full-time workforce and an additional 2,000 contingency staff making the Human Resource associates across the country work collectively to evolve our culture, strengthen our organization, engage our associates, and drive superior customer service.

TO BE A STRONG CANDIDATE FOR THE HUMAN RESOURCES BUSINESS PARTNER OPPORTUNITY, YOU WILL HAVE:

• 5+ years of multi-location Human Resource experience
• 3+ years of full cycle experience recruiting for warehouse operation roles
• A bachelor's degree required; Industrial Relations or Human Resources Management is preferred
• Excellent communication skills with verbal and written fluency in English and Spanish desired
• Full-cycle recruiting experience (exempt and non-exempt) with the ability to source and hire a high volume warehouse and distribution employees.
• Ability to maintain and develop sourcing partnerships/sources in the community
• Skill and experience with investigations, including the ability to make recommendations and execute
• Knowledge of and experience with multi-state labor laws and Federal laws and requirements in Ohio required
• Analytical & critical thinking: Must look at numerical values, trends, and data and come to new conclusions and recommendations based on the findings
• Experience in warehouse, distribution, 3PL or similar environments preferred 
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite (e.g. intermediate Word, PowerPoint and Excel skills)
• HRIS experience, ideally with Paycom, ADP or similar

IN ADDITION, YOU WILL HAVE THE FOLLOWING CORE COMPETENCIES AND CHARACTERISTICS:

• Self-driven, analytical thinker with effective organizational and planning skills
• Able to work independently while also being a collaborative, team player
• Curiosity, creativity and effective research skills
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• Professionalism with proven ability to earn credibility and drive change; confidentiality
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• The ability to thrive and meet goals in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Whiplash’s Human Resources organization drives the people dimension of our business strategy. If you are interested, we encourage you to apply today!

To learn more about us, please visit us at: www.whiplash.com

Company Description

We’ll do whatever it takes to make our customers’ brands successful! Whiplash is the nation’s leading provider of omnichannel distribution solutions at the point of entry and into the domestic supply chain. We specialize in end-to-end national logistics services, extensive value added warehousing services, and integrated omnichannel fulfillment.