Position Title: HR Business Partner
Hiring Manager: HR Manager
Get to Know the Role:
New Site Opening February 2027!
Our American Eagle Outfitters Hazleton, PA Distribution Center is seeking a highly skilled People Business Partner with demonstrated expertise in Talent Acquisition, Leave Administration, Workplace Investigations, and Compliance Management, with deep operational understanding of the Distribution Center (DC) environment and its unique labor, safety, and productivity demands.
What You'll Do:
- Drive High-Volume Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning: Partner with DC leadership on labor forecasting to design and execute direct-hire recruiting events, maintaining a steady talent pipeline to support seasonal volume shifts and 24/7 operations.
- Manage Complex Employee Relations & Investigations: Lead prompt, impartial investigations into policy violations, harassment, safety incidents, and attendance issues, documenting findings thoroughly to mitigate risk and maintain a fair, compliant workplace.
- Oversee Leave Administration & ADA Accommodation: Facilitate the end-to-end LOA process-including FMLA, Workers' Compensation, and ADA interactive discussions-ensuring complete documentation and alignment with federal and Pennsylvania labor laws.
- Coach & Develop Frontline DC Leadership: Provide direct coaching and structured training to shift managers and supervisors, enhancing their leadership capabilities, performance management skills, and consistent policy enforcement.
- Maintain Regulatory Compliance & DC Safety Standards: Conduct regular HR audits, enforce state and federal labor regulations, and partner with Safety and Operations to champion a compliant, accident-free environment.
- Leverage HR Analytics to Optimize Operations: Analyze metrics around turnover, attendance trends, and investigation case volumes to identify operational pain points and implement proactive workforce solutions.
- Serve as an HRIS & Systems Subject Matter Expert: Navigate timekeeping, attendance tracking, and leave management systems (e.g., Kronos/UKG) to ensure data integrity and streamlined shift operations.
What You Bring:
- DC HR Experience: 3+ years of HR experience in a high-volume distribution center or 24/7 manufacturing environment.
- Talent Acquisition: Proven ability to manage high-volume recruiting, conduct hiring events, and support labor forecasting.
- Leave & Accommodations: Strong working knowledge of FMLA, ADA, Workers' Compensation, and PA employment laws.
- Employee Relations: Experience conducting prompt, thoroughly documented workplace investigations and handling employee relations.
- Leadership Coaching: Demonstrated capability in coaching and developing frontline supervisors and managers.
- Data & HR Analytics: Ability to analyze attendance, turnover, and labor metrics to solve operational challenges.
- Communication: Clear, professional, and empathetic written and verbal communication skills across all levels.
- HR Systems: Familiarity with HRIS and timekeeping platforms (e.g., Kronos/UKG).
- Certifications: HR certifications (SHRM-CP/PHR) or specialized training in compliance/investigations preferred.
- Bilingual: Professional fluency in Spanish is a plus.
Perks: Why You'll Love it Here
- Generous Associate Discount: Treat yourself to the best our brands offer!
- Casual Dress Code: Come as you are (and stay comfy).
- Company Events: Exciting company-wide events you won't want to miss!
PAY/BENEFITS INFORMATION:
- Actual starting pay is determined by various factors, including but not limited to relevant experience and location.
- Subject to eligibility requirements, associates may receive health care benefits (including medical, vision, and dental); wellness benefits; 401(k) retirement benefits; life and disability insurance; employee stock purchase program; paid time off; paid sick leave; and parental leave and benefits.
- Paid Time Off, paid sick leave, and holiday pay vary by job level and type, job location, employment classification (part-time or full-time / exempt or non-exempt), and years of service. For additional information, please click HERE.
- AEO may also provide discretionary bonuses and other incentives at its discretion.