Human Resources Manager

Company Overview

At Premier Truck Rental (PTR), we provide customized commercial fleet rentals nationwide, helping businesses get the right trucks and equipment to get the job done. Headquartered in Fort Wayne, Indiana, PTR is a family‑owned company built on a foundation of integrity, innovation, and exceptional service. We serve a wide range of industries—including construction, utilities, and infrastructure—by delivering high‑quality, ready‑to‑work trucks and trailers tailored to each customer’s needs.

At PTR, we don’t just rent trucks—we partner with our customers to drive efficiency and success on every job site.

The Human Resources Manager serves as the link between HR strategy and daily operations, supporting the Director of Human Resources in leading and executing core people initiatives across the organization. The HR Manager partners with leaders at all levels to promote engagement, ensure consistency, and maintain a positive workplace culture aligned with core company competencies and goals. The Human Resources Manager will be responsible for carrying out a variety of HR functions across the organization with a focus on talent acquisition, culture building, safety, health and wellness, onboarding, performance management, benefits administration, and overall positive employee engagement.

• On‑site in Fort Wayne, IN
• M‑F 8 am to 5 pm ET

This position offers a competitive compensation package, benchmarked to regional market standards. It consists of a base salary plus the opportunity for quarterly profit sharing after one year of employment.

• Lead employee engagement and retention initiatives that reinforce company culture and values.
• Partner with the Director of HR to plan and execute HR events, appreciation programs, and wellness initiatives.
• Analyze feedback from surveys and exit interviews to identify trends and recommend improvements.
• Support culture‑building efforts by aligning HR programs with business and operational objectives.

• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition to ensure a seamless hiring and onboarding process.
• Oversee onboarding logistics, new hire orientation, and early‑stage engagement (30/60/90‑day check‑ins).
• Continuously improve onboarding content and processes to enhance employee experience.

• Serve as the first point of contact for employee relations matters, ensuring fairness, consistency, and compliance.
• Maintain accurate documentation and provide trend reporting to HR leadership.

• Support annual open enrollment, benefit audits, and ongoing employee education.

• Partner with the Director of HR to execute the annual performance review process, ensuring timely completion and quality feedback.
• Track development plans and succession activities to align with organizational growth goals.
• Support leadership training and development initiatives as directed by HR leadership.

• Maintain and ensure accuracy of data within HRIS, benefits, and payroll systems.
• Develop standard operating procedures for HR processes and identify opportunities for automation and efficiency.
• Generate and analyze HR reports to support decision‑making and workforce planning.

• Support compliance with employment laws, company policies, and HR best practices.
• Conduct periodic audits of HR files, benefits data, and compliance documentation.
• Partner with HR leadership to update policies, handbooks, and procedures as needed.

• Promote cross‑functional collaboration with payroll, safety, and operations teams.
• Contribute to HR projects, programs, and initiatives that drive organizational improvement.

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Communication, business, or a related field.
• 5‑7 years’ experience in Human Resources.
• Ability to work with highly sensitive information and consistently demonstrate a high level of integrity and confidentiality.
• Ability to operate independently, using critical thinking and good judgment to make decisions.
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