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Regional HR Business Partner – Northeast

Port Reading, NJOnsiteFull Time$100,000–$120,000 /yrPosted 11 days agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • HRBP
  • workforce planning
  • employee relations
  • investigations
  • performance management
  • compliance
  • retention
  • frontline
  • supervisors
  • hiring plans

Nice to have

  • SHRM-CP
  • SHRM-SCP
  • PHR
  • SPHR
  • Mandarin

Role summary

YQN, a growing technology-driven international logistics platform, seeks a Regional HR Business Partner for its Northeast operations, based in Port Reading, NJ. This strategic, hands-on role supports site leaders across warehouse and transportation locations, focusing on workforce planning, employee relations, performance, compliance, and retention for a primarily frontline workforce. The position involves managing investigations, coaching managers, ensuring legal compliance, analyzing HR metrics, driving engagement programs, and partnering with recruiting and operations. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree, 5+ years of progressive HR experience with at least 2 years as an HRBP supporting multiple sites, and experience with frontline workforces in logistics or warehousing.

About YQN:

YQN is a fast-growing, technology-driven international logistics platform offering FCL, LCL, air freight, trucking, customs clearance, warehousing, and more. We are expanding our U.S. warehouse and transportation network and are looking for a Regional HR Business Partner to support our Northeast operations.

About the Role:

Based in Port Reading, NJ, the Regional HRBP will be the strategic and hands-on HR partner for site leaders across our Northeast warehouse and transportation locations. This role drives workforce planning, employee relations, performance, compliance, and retention across a primarily frontline, multi-site workforce.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Serve as the primary HR partner for regional and site leadership, aligning people strategy with operational goals.
  • Lead workforce planning with Operations, including headcount, staffing models, labor cost, and seasonal peaks.
  • Manage employee relations across sites: conduct and document workplace investigations, coach managers on corrective action, and resolve escalations.
  • Ensure HR practices comply with federal and state employment laws (including New Jersey and other Northeast state requirements), and partner with legal counsel as needed.
  • Track and analyze HR metrics such as turnover, attendance, time-to-fill, and engagement; recommend and drive action plans.
  • Drive retention and engagement programs for frontline and supervisory employees.
  • Coach and develop site managers and supervisors on performance management, feedback, and people leadership.
  • Partner with Recruiting on hiring plans for new sites and high-volume roles; support onboarding and new-site launches.
  • Standardize HR policies, processes, and SOPs across sites in the region.
  • Support compensation reviews, promotions, and organizational changes.

    • Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of progressive HR experience, including 2+ years as an HRBP supporting multiple sites or a region.
  • Experience supporting frontline workforces in warehousing, logistics, distribution, or manufacturing.
  • Strong employee relations and investigations experience.
  • Working knowledge of U.S. and New Jersey employment law; experience with other Northeast states is a plus.
  • Strong data skills (Excel, HRIS reporting) and the ability to turn metrics into action.
  • Ability to influence and coach leaders in a fast-paced, changing environment.
  • Willingness to travel between sites up to 30%.
  • Mandarin speaking preferred.
  • SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP or PHR/SPHR is a plus.

    • Work Location: On-site in Port Reading, NJ, with regular travel to regional sites.

    Pay: $100,000 – $120,000 per year, based on experience.

    Benefits: Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance, 401(K), PTO, Paid sick leave. Visa sponsorship available for qualified candidates.

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