Area Human Resource Manager

Old Dominion Freight Line • Shoreview, MN

69d • $97,764 - $122,206

About The Position

Old Dominion is looking for individuals to join the OD Family that will provide innovative solutions and exceed expectations to keep OD the premier transportation solutions provider. The Human Resources function for their respective area service centers will be led by this position, providing guidance for employee relations, ensuring consistent policy and procedure application, including progressive discipline, problem resolution, leadership development classes, and onboarding to maximize employee engagement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Human Resources Management and/or related field.
• PHR or SPHR certification preferred.
• 5 years of experience as a Human Resources Manager.
• Experience with labor relations in the transportation industry.
• Knowledge of DOT regulations preferred.
• Working knowledge of federal, state, and local employment law.
• Demonstrated interpersonal, organizational, facilitation, and coaching skills.
• Demonstrated creative problem solving and sound decision-making.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance for employee relations, ensuring consistent policy and procedure application, including progressive discipline, problem resolution, and onboarding to maximize employee engagement.
• Guide day-to-day decisions about employees and foster behaviors which are consistent with OD's values and service excellence expectations.
• Proactively monitor employee/labor relations issues, ensuring effective communication with employees, enhancing management-employee interaction.
• Assist Corporate HR recruiting group in establishing and maintaining relationships with local high schools and colleges by participating in job fairs and recruiting events.
• Recruit, interview, and work with Service Center Managers in filling open positions and support with the Succession Planning process.
• Manage the employee onboarding and orientation process, including conducting sessions and working with the Regional HRD Manager and corporate management to advise of needed changes.
• Handle and respond to questions regarding benefits, pay, and time-off policies, etc.
• Provide local level support for FMLA/disability process adherence with corporate HR leave of absence team.
• Assist Corporate HR benefits, leave of absence, and compensation groups with implementation of programs.
• Provide counsel and leadership in human resources decisions, procedures, and programs, act as a liaison for feedback and communication between the regional HR manager and the regional operations management team.
• Create and facilitate employee and leadership training on an ongoing basis.
• Provide guidance and training on WorkDay processes.

Benefits

• Great Health Benefits including a Zero premium medical plan for employee only coverage.
• Vision & Dental.
• Short Term & Long Term Disability.
• Flex Spending Accounts.
• 401k Retirement plan with company match and additional company annual discretionary match opportunity.
• Life Insurance.
• Wellness Program.
• 12 Days Paid Time Off.
• 9 Paid Holidays including a birthday holiday.
• Training and growth opportunities to build a career.
• We prioritize our OD family of employees.
• Ability to advance through our promote from within philosophy.
• National Career Opportunities Available at our 260+ service centers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Truck Transportation
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees