Penske Truck Leasing
Area Human Resource Manager (Logistics/Transportation)
Penske Truck Leasing, Flat Rock, Michigan, United States, 48134
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 Vice President of Operations. 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. A successful AHRM will demonstrate an understanding of the strategic relationship between effective human resource management and core business functions. This field-based position supports a business unit of approximately 1200
associates across multiple states with a Field HR Manager reporting to them. Up to 50% overnight travel required to maintain regular weekly onsite HR presence at all local operations to support associates and address associate needs.This position requires you to act as a change agent while driving organizational effectiveness through talent acquisition, leadership development, employee engagement, diversity and inclusion, associate and labor relations, and compliance.The Area HR Manager provides guidance with training, coaching, and development as they work with the onsite leadership team to support each location. The Area HR Manager leads associate relations activities, which include corrective counseling and investigations among other related duties as assigned. In this role, you will use analytics, expertise and workforce trends to influence decisions that drive and improve organizational processes & programs. This HR Manager opportunity requires someone with strong communications/influencing skills who is self-driven, embraces change, and has a comfort level working in a matrixed reporting relationship.MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:Strategic Business PartnershipWork with operations team to identify, create and implement innovative human capital solutions that enhance business performanceChampion, execute and monitor the effectiveness of corporate programs and initiativesTalent AcquisitionWork with the recruiting and Area teams to create an Area Staffing Plan based on business growth, workforce planning, analytics, and diversity objectivesCollaborate with the recruiting team, acquire top talent through improved selection tools and criteria, and local outreach effortsCultivate internal talent, participate in key role promotional decisionsLeadership DevelopmentDrive talent review and succession planning processes using a consultative approach that ensures a strong talent benchWork with leaders to create and ensure successful completion of individual development plansProvide managers with the tools and training to optimize their performanceDiversity, Inclusion, and EngagementChampion the shaping and sustaining of a diverse and inclusive workplaceConsult with leadership to develop plans to promote an inclusive environment that is engaging, enabling and energizing, and one where our associates can thriveAssociate and Labor RelationsMake contributions that develop and sustain a workplace that mirrors our Employee Value PropositionLead investigations, prepare summaries and make recommendations with a sense of urgency, ensuring comprehensive resolutionsConsult with employment counsel to analyze employment decisions as neededPartner with Labor Relations team to develop a labor strategy, including conducting risk assessments, facilitating positive associate relations training, and drafting action plans to address concernsParticipate in union negotiations, prepare and contribute key HR data to ensure successful outcomes within the collective bargaining agreementCollaborate with Business Agents to resolve grievances and other local mattersComplianceEnsure 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 ConductEnsure compliance with all Human Resource processesConsult with compliance expert on the interpretation of policies and proceduresConduct regular compliance reviews at location level (Wage and Hour, etc.)QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor's degree required; Masters degree preferredSHRM or HRCI Certification(s) preferredWillingness to travel overnight 50% of the time requiredExperience supporting multiple locations required6+ years of progressive Human Resources experience in more than one facet of HR preferred, relevant experience will be consideredCreative, independent self-starter who excels in a
fast-paced environmentAgile and quick learner, enjoys collaborative projects and continuous educationAbility to understand the business operations from a strategic and tactical perspectiveMust be a confident communicator, (including written, and verbal skills) and able to effectively champion ideas, influence, and present to LeadershipAbility to effectively manage multiple projects with competing priorities, diverse audiences and challenging environmentsKnowledge of employment law and regulatory compliance issues (deeper knowledge required for certain states, such as CA, MA, etc.)Must possess a high level of honesty, integrity, and ethicsRegular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the jobAbility to travel as necessary (approximately 50%), work the required schedule, work at the specific location requiredMust complete Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (to include past employment, education, and criminal history) and drug screeningPhysical Requirements:-The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.-The associate will be required to: read; communicate verbally and/or in written form; remember and analyze certain information; and remember and understand certain instructions or guidelines.-While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be required to stand, walk, and sit.
The associate is frequently required to use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and to reach with hands and arms.
The associate must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25lbs/12kg.-Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Job Category: Human ResourcesJob Function: HR Business PartneringJob Family: Human ResourcesAddress: 27900 Hall RdPrimary Location: US-MI-Flat RockEmployer: Penske Logistics LLCReq ID: 2412394
associates across multiple states with a Field HR Manager reporting to them. Up to 50% overnight travel required to maintain regular weekly onsite HR presence at all local operations to support associates and address associate needs.This position requires you to act as a change agent while driving organizational effectiveness through talent acquisition, leadership development, employee engagement, diversity and inclusion, associate and labor relations, and compliance.The Area HR Manager provides guidance with training, coaching, and development as they work with the onsite leadership team to support each location. The Area HR Manager leads associate relations activities, which include corrective counseling and investigations among other related duties as assigned. In this role, you will use analytics, expertise and workforce trends to influence decisions that drive and improve organizational processes & programs. This HR Manager opportunity requires someone with strong communications/influencing skills who is self-driven, embraces change, and has a comfort level working in a matrixed reporting relationship.MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:Strategic Business PartnershipWork with operations team to identify, create and implement innovative human capital solutions that enhance business performanceChampion, execute and monitor the effectiveness of corporate programs and initiativesTalent AcquisitionWork with the recruiting and Area teams to create an Area Staffing Plan based on business growth, workforce planning, analytics, and diversity objectivesCollaborate with the recruiting team, acquire top talent through improved selection tools and criteria, and local outreach effortsCultivate internal talent, participate in key role promotional decisionsLeadership DevelopmentDrive talent review and succession planning processes using a consultative approach that ensures a strong talent benchWork with leaders to create and ensure successful completion of individual development plansProvide managers with the tools and training to optimize their performanceDiversity, Inclusion, and EngagementChampion the shaping and sustaining of a diverse and inclusive workplaceConsult with leadership to develop plans to promote an inclusive environment that is engaging, enabling and energizing, and one where our associates can thriveAssociate and Labor RelationsMake contributions that develop and sustain a workplace that mirrors our Employee Value PropositionLead investigations, prepare summaries and make recommendations with a sense of urgency, ensuring comprehensive resolutionsConsult with employment counsel to analyze employment decisions as neededPartner with Labor Relations team to develop a labor strategy, including conducting risk assessments, facilitating positive associate relations training, and drafting action plans to address concernsParticipate in union negotiations, prepare and contribute key HR data to ensure successful outcomes within the collective bargaining agreementCollaborate with Business Agents to resolve grievances and other local mattersComplianceEnsure 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 ConductEnsure compliance with all Human Resource processesConsult with compliance expert on the interpretation of policies and proceduresConduct regular compliance reviews at location level (Wage and Hour, etc.)QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor's degree required; Masters degree preferredSHRM or HRCI Certification(s) preferredWillingness to travel overnight 50% of the time requiredExperience supporting multiple locations required6+ years of progressive Human Resources experience in more than one facet of HR preferred, relevant experience will be consideredCreative, independent self-starter who excels in a
fast-paced environmentAgile and quick learner, enjoys collaborative projects and continuous educationAbility to understand the business operations from a strategic and tactical perspectiveMust be a confident communicator, (including written, and verbal skills) and able to effectively champion ideas, influence, and present to LeadershipAbility to effectively manage multiple projects with competing priorities, diverse audiences and challenging environmentsKnowledge of employment law and regulatory compliance issues (deeper knowledge required for certain states, such as CA, MA, etc.)Must possess a high level of honesty, integrity, and ethicsRegular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the jobAbility to travel as necessary (approximately 50%), work the required schedule, work at the specific location requiredMust complete Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (to include past employment, education, and criminal history) and drug screeningPhysical Requirements:-The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.-The associate will be required to: read; communicate verbally and/or in written form; remember and analyze certain information; and remember and understand certain instructions or guidelines.-While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be required to stand, walk, and sit.
The associate is frequently required to use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and to reach with hands and arms.
The associate must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25lbs/12kg.-Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Job Category: Human ResourcesJob Function: HR Business PartneringJob Family: Human ResourcesAddress: 27900 Hall RdPrimary Location: US-MI-Flat RockEmployer: Penske Logistics LLCReq ID: 2412394