Human Resources Manager
Brighton, Livingston County, Michigan, 48116, USA
Listed on 2026-01-31
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HR/Recruitment
Talent Manager, HR Manager, Employee Relations -
Management
Talent Manager, HR Manager, Employee Relations
Overview
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 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 the Brighton team is supported, developed, and inspired to succeed every day.
The Impact You’ll Make
You will lead the HR function for the Brighton division, serving as a coach, consultant, and culture-builder. Your work spans the entire employee lifecycle:
- Culture & Engagement: You will 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 will mentor our leaders, providing the tools and training they need to lead with empathy and excellence. - Total Rewards & Wellness: You will partner with our compensation & benefits teams to ensure your division is taken care of both personally and professionally.
- Data-Driven Insights: You will use HR metrics (turnover, quality of hire, etc.) to tell a story and provide actionable insights that drive business results.
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.
Be the trusted advisor for leadership on performance management. Investigate concerns with fairness and drive professional growth across the division.
Facilitate leadership training that drives results. Monitor the effectiveness of programs and partner with the Home Office to keep development materials cutting-edge.
Oversee annual bonus payouts, salary adjustments, and benefits enrollment. Manage the complexities of FMLA, Workers’ Comp, and disability with precision and care.
Lead your own HR team, including interviewing, hiring, and mentoring staff; serve 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 values-driven company offering 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.
Application DetailsBE PART OF AN AMAZING CULTURE WHERE WHAT MATTERS TO YOU, MATTERS TO US!
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 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.
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