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Owens & Minor

Global healthcare products and services distributor

Human Resources Manager

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
$105k
Senior
Bachelor's, Master's
Asheville, NC, USA
In PersonTravel up to 25% as needed.
People & HRHR Generalist & Employee Relations

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree is required; a master's degree is preferred.
  • At least 5 years of related Human Resources experience.
  • At least 1 year of HR leadership, planning, communication, organization, and people management experience.
  • SHRM-CP, PHR, or SPHR certification is highly preferred.
  • Exceptional influencing skills and the ability to work effectively in a matrix environment.
  • Ability to coach all levels of the organization.
  • Ability to collaborate with management to drive business results.
  • Strategic, critical, analytical, and innovative thinking skills.
  • Communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills.
  • Leadership and team-building capabilities.
  • Ability to drive change management efforts.
  • Ability to interpret trends and develop strategies to address them.
  • Strong business and financial acumen.
  • Ability to develop organizational talent within the business unit.
  • Experience diagnosing individual and team people issues and recommending interventions or solutions.
  • Ability to travel up to 25% as needed.
  • Any combination of education and experience that meets the stated requirements is acceptable.
Responsibilities
  • Work with the leadership team to provide strategic counsel regarding the unit's vision, mission, structure, processes, and people.
  • Recommend, design, and facilitate implementation of solutions aligned with the company's strategic direction.
  • Lead the initiation, oversight, and delivery of human resources services for the business unit, coordinating with human resources peers and Centers of Excellence to provide consistent services across business units and the organization.
  • Maintain a visible, active presence in assigned business areas and conduct regular engagement touchpoints with leaders and teammates to identify concerns, improve teammate experience, and strengthen workplace culture.
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and company policies.
  • Partner with the Total Rewards Center of Excellence to implement and administer salary, benefits, incentive, and recognition programs.
  • Partner with recruiting teams and hiring managers to attract and retain talent.
  • Lead staffing analysis, monitor turnover and temporary labor, and ensure efficient and cost-effective staffing.
  • Ensure human resources administrative compliance.
  • Manage performance management and feedback processes, develop manager capability in using those processes, and deliver talent management processes aligned with corporate strategy.
  • Provide proactive teammate relations guidance and counsel to business unit leadership, teammates, and management.
  • Partner with business unit leadership to introduce, lead, and influence change management initiatives that drive effective change and improve performance.
  • Promote human resources and management practices, foster collaboration across regions and sites, implement human resources solutions, and build organizational capability.
  • Perform additional duties as directed.
Desired Qualifications
  • A master's degree.
  • SHRM-CP, PHR, or SPHR certification.

About the company

Owens & Minor is a global healthcare solutions company that provides medical products and services for care from hospital to home, leveraging its brands Apria, Byram, and HALYARD. It moves medical supplies, home equipment, and clinical services through its supply chain, distribution network, and affiliated teams to support patients and providers. Its scale and end-to-end presence—from hospital sourcing to home care logistics—set it apart by connecting care settings and ensuring steady access across the care continuum. Its goal is to keep healthcare running smoothly by delivering reliable products and services wherever care happens, so Life Takes Care.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Indianapolis, Indiana

Founded

1882

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What believers are saying

  • May 2026 Halyard Kitting launch adds resilient, flexible procedure-tray supply for hospitals.
  • Carrie Childress joined October 2026 as first CMO, sharpening brand and product marketing.
  • Marc Rottink and Jeannine Tait arrived in 2026, strengthening operations and workforce execution.

What critics are saying

  • September 2026 reported closure will cut 400 jobs, signaling demand and cost pressure.
  • FDA recalls in May and September 2026 hit Halyard gloves and procedure kits.
  • Platinum-owned standalones face integration strain; recurring quality failures can drive hospital defections within 2026.

What makes Owens & Minor unique

  • Halyard Kitting in Honduras nearly doubles procedure-kit capacity with automation and sequencing.
  • Jim Marshall, ex-McKesson, became CEO in May 2026 after Platinum Equity's acquisition.
  • Owens & Minor combines distribution, manufacturing, and branded kits across hospital supply chains.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Tuition Reimbursement

Company News

Repertoire Magazine
Oct 16th, 2026
Owens & Minor awarded Bronze medal rating from EcoVadis.

Owens & Minor awarded Bronze medal rating from EcoVadis. October 16, 2026- Owens & Minor Inc. has earned a Bronze Medal rating from EcoVadis, a recognition awarded to the Top 35% of companies assessed by EcoVadis in the 12 months prior to the medal issue date. It reflects the quality of the company's sustainability management system and demonstrates a commitment to promoting transparency throughout the value chain.

PR Newswire
Oct 14th, 2026
Owens & Minor launches ARMOR-FLEX, a stronger, bacteria-resistant sterilisation wrap

Owens & Minor has launched ARMOR-FLEX Sterilization Wrap, a new product in its Halyard portfolio. The company developed the wrap in-house and makes it in Lexington, North Carolina. It says the wrap is stronger, more flexible and more bacteria resistant than traditional heavyweight wraps, without added weight. Patent-pending ASSURE-DRY moisture management technology and proprietary manufacturing techniques make this possible. The aim is to prevent sterility breaches that can compromise patient safety and delay operations. "We've gone further by engineering an innovative product that delivers not just what our customers need, but what they want," said Dirk Benson, executive vice president and chief commercial officer. The product builds on nearly 50 years of operating room innovation, beginning with the first SMS single-use sterilization wrap in 1978.

PR Newswire
Oct 1st, 2026
Owens & Minor appoints Carrie Childress as first-ever chief marketing officer

Owens & Minor has appointed Carrie Childress as its first chief marketing officer in the company's 140-year history. Childress, who takes on the newly created role of executive vice president and CMO, brings nearly 20 years of experience in healthcare marketing, product management and brand development. Most recently, Childress served as vice president of Americas marketing at Cordis, where she led large-scale marketing initiatives that drove sustained growth. She has also held positions at Smith & Nephew, ConMed and AcuityMD. In her new role, Childress will lead efforts to strengthen the Owens & Minor brand and product portfolios. The appointment follows the company's transition to private ownership under Platinum Equity in December 2025.

Cardinal News
Sep 25th, 2026
Headlines from across the state: Virginia unemployment falls to 3.6% as labor force shrinks; more...

Headlines from across the state: Virginia unemployment falls to 3.6% as labor force shrinks; more... Henrico-based Owens & Minor to close production facility, cut 400 jobs. Federal judge strikes down SNAP deadline that put Virginia at risk of added costs. Prince William County moves to end by-right data centers. Here are some of the top headlines from other news outlets around Virginia. Some content may be behind a metered paywall: Education: February 13, 2026 August 25, 2026 May 13, 2025

JH Consulting Online
Aug 13th, 2026
Owens & Minor expands leadership team with appointment of chief human resources officer.

Owens & Minor expands leadership team with appointment of chief human resources officer. August 13, 2026 - Owens & Minor announced the appointment of Jeannine Tait as chief human resources officer (CHRO). As CHRO, Jeannine will lead and direct talent development, culture building, performance management, and engagement strategies for the company's global workforce of 14,000 teammates. Tait joined Owens & Minor as interim CHRO in February 2026, bringing more than 30 years of cross-industry experience delivering people-first business strategies that drive measurable improvements in employee retention, cost efficiencies, and organizational performance that support overall business objectives. Most recently, Tait served as chief human resources and communications officer for McGraw Hill, where she led an initiative that successfully transformed the company's human resources division to enable their digital enterprise strategy in advance of an initial public offering (IPO), resulting in significant cost savings, reduced turnover, and stronger employee engagement.