HR Manager with Experience in Transportation Industry
Job Description
The Human Resources Manager is a valued member of the leadership team, reporting directly to the President. As a trusted business partner, the HR Manager will drive results and support business objectives. This position requires one to act as a change agent while driving organizational effectiveness through talent acquisition, leadership development, employee engagement, diversity and inclusion, employee and labor relations, and compliance.
The HR Manager provides guidance with training, coaching, and development as he/she works with the onsite leadership team to support each location. The HR Manager leads employee relations activities, which include corrective counseling and investigations among other related duties as assigned. In this role, one will use analytics, expertise and workforce trends to influence decisions that drive and improve organizational processes & programs. The candidate will possess the required skill set in understanding and interpreting DOT laws and regulations. As the HR Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing workplace safety, identifying and resolving issues, and providing input for proposed modifications to facility and production processes.
The ideal candidate must have a thorough understanding of the unique challenges inherent in the trucking industry. Driver retention is a high priority, which means providing outstanding support to each driver through accurate payroll, offering a top-notch benefits package, a willingness to travel when necessary, and continuous attention to compliance with DOT regulations.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Responsible for providing day-to-day support regarding human resources and organizational issues
· Manages and resolves complex employee relations issues in a timely manner; conducts effective, thorough and objective investigations; consults with Management to seek guidance when appropriate
· Provides day-to-day performance management guidance to management (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions); works closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention
· Responsible for the coordination and conduction of orientation programs for newly hired employees, process all Personnel Action Forms (PAF) in HRIS, and other necessary correspondence such as LOA, COBRA, unemployment, severance, reference, and benefit letters.
· Ensure that all personnel records are maintained in accordance with company policy and state/federal laws; upload electronic files to HRIS as applicable
Qualifications
BS/MS Degree in Business/HR/Organizational Development or equivalent.
5 years of progressive Human Resources experience in transportation industry or 3PL industry
5 years of safety management experience
Knowledge of employment law and regulatory compliance issues (deeper knowledge required for certain states, such as CA, MA, etc.)
Knowledge of DOT/OSHA Rules and Regulations
Working knowledge of Labor Law compliance.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of supply chain and logistics industry
Knowledge of industry-related state and Federal rules and regulations
Must possess a high level of honesty, integrity, and ethics
Innovative thinking with strong analytical and problem solving skills
Strong leadership, communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills
Ability to direct workforce planning, succession management, retention and employee engagement initiatives
Ability to understand the business operations from a strategic and tactical perspective
Must be a confident communicator, (including written, and verbal skills) and able to effectively champion ideas, influence, and present to leadership
Ability to effectively manage multiple projects with competing priorities, diverse audiences and challenging environments
Ability to travel as necessary
Bilingual Hispanic and/or Chinese preferred
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.