Area Human Resources Manager

First Student•Los Angeles, CA

11d•$95,000 - $130,000•Hybrid

About The Position

First Student is currently hiring an Area Human Resources Manager! Come join North America’s largest school bus transportation team and help us drive our future in providing unmatched care and the safest ride to school! Are you a HR leader with a passion for business strategy? If so, we want to talk to you. In this role, you will partner with managers, supervisors, and employees on policies, procedures, employee relations, labor relations, and compliance initiatives across assigned First Student locations. You will serve as a trusted HR partner to field operations, providing support on employee issues, investigations, workforce planning, recruiting strategies, training, and organizational development. This hybrid role requires regular travel to locations throughout Southern California, Arizona, Colorado, and Utah to support field operations, business objectives, and regional HR initiatives. This is a great opportunity to enhance your skill set, build strong partnerships with operational leaders, and contribute to a dynamic and growing organization. Candidates located in Southern California or Arizona are preferred due to the travel requirements of the territory.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum of five years of diverse Human Resources experience with broad knowledge of recruiting, employment, compensation, organizational planning, employee relations, labor relations, and training and development.
Strong employee relations experience, including conducting workplace investigations and maintaining thorough documentation, required.
Experience supporting field operations and partnering directly with operational leaders preferred.
Multi-facility experience desired.
Strong administrative, organizational, and time-management skills.
Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels of the organization.
Ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Computer literate.
Ability and willingness to travel throughout the assigned region.
English proficiency.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting field operations and partnering directly with operational leaders preferred.
Multi-facility experience desired.

Responsibilities

Maintains favorable and effective employee and labor relations within the assigned area.
Ensures effective implementation and administration of corporate and regional HR policies.
Creates recommendations related to workforce planning and organizational development.
Provides leadership and guidance to field operations in the areas of dispute resolution, labor contract administration, employee handbook interpretation, and policy compliance.
Conducts training programs that address First Student needs, including performance management, interviewing, employee relations, and employment law.
Oversees implementation of HR programs and monitors results.
Conducts workplace investigations and maintains thorough documentation related to employee relations matters.
Partners with operational leadership to support staffing strategies, workforce planning, and employee engagement initiatives.
Acts as recruiting coordinator for the region.
Visits locations on a periodic and as-needed basis to support field operations and business objectives.
Builds effective relationships with employees and leaders at all levels of the organization.