Area Human Resources Manager Transportation

Position Summary

The Area Human Resources Manager (AHRM) is a valued member of the leadership team, supporting our Dedicated Contract Carriage product line (Transportation), reporting directly to the Director of Human Resources. As a trusted business partner, the AHRM will ensure HR initiatives, programs, and procedures are consistent with organization‑wide direction and successfully administered and maintained. The AHRM will provide HR support to 56 locations and approximately 1,700 associates across multiple states and three Field HR Managers as direct reports.

The position requires up to 50% overnight travel to maintain regular onsite HR presence at all local operations to support associates and address associate needs, serving as the HR direct point of contact for 10–20 locations with about 400 associates.

Position can be based in Duluth (GA), Plainfield (IN), or Ontario (CA) locations, but is open to other markets for the right candidate.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• A supportive and inclusive work environment.
• The chance to make a significant impact on the future of our company by attracting top talent.

This position requires you to act as a change agent while driving organizational effectiveness through talent acquisition, leadership development, associate engagement and communication, diversity and inclusion, associate and labor relations, and compliance.

• Work with operations team to identify, create and implement innovative human capital solutions that enhance business performance.
• Champion, execute and monitor the effectiveness of organization programs and initiatives.

• Collaborate with the staffing team to acquire top talent through improved selection tools and criteria, and local outreach efforts.
• Culture internal talent, participate in interview process and selection decisions.

• Drive talent review and succession planning processes using a consultative approach that ensures a strong talent bench.
• Work with leaders to create and ensure successful completion of individual development plans.
• Provide managers with the tools and training to optimize their performance.

• Champion the shaping and sustaining of a diverse and inclusive workplace.
• Consult with leadership to develop plans to promote an inclusive environment that is engaging, enabling and energizing, and one where our associates can thrive.

• Make contributions that develop and sustain a workplace that mirrors our Company culture and values.
• Lead investigations, prepare summaries and make recommendations with a sense of urgency, ensuring comprehensive resolutions.
• Consult with employment counsel to analyze employment decisions as needed.
• Partner with Labor Relations team to develop a labor strategy, including conducting risk assessments, facilitating positive associate relations training, and drafting action plans to address concerns.
• Participate in union negotiations, prepare and contribute key HR data to ensure successful outcomes within the collective bargaining agreement.
• Collaborate with Business Agents to resolve grievances and other local matters.

• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations (e.g., FMLA, ADA, FCRA, EEO, and FLSA).
• Communicate, interpret and consistently apply company policies, procedures, and Code of Conduct.
• Ensure compliance with all Human Resource processes.
• Consult with compliance expert on the interpretation of policies and procedures.
• Conduct regular compliance reviews at location level (Wage and Hour, etc.).

• Bachelor's degree required;
  Master’s degree preferred.
• SHRM or HRCI Certification(s) preferred.
• Willingness to travel, sometimes overnight, up to 50% of the time required.
• Experience supporting multiple locations required.
• 5–7 years of progressive Human Resources experience in more than one facet of HR preferred; relevant experience will be considered.
• Creative, independent self‑starter who excels in a fast‑paced…