Regional HR Business Partner – Northeast
YQN · Port Reading, New Jersey, United States · onsite
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.