Field Human Resources Manager (Transportation/Logistics)

Penske Automotive Group • Langhorne, PA

268d • $95,000 - $110,000

About The Position

This position is a key member of the Operations and HR team, and the purpose of the role is to lead HR initiatives, protocols and policies within a defined operational territory related to Talent Development and Onboarding, Retention, Leadership Skill Building, Workforce Planning, Compliance and Associate Relations. A primary focus of this role is to positively impact all aspects of the talent management system across all locations within the defined territory. Working closely with the Area HR Manager, the position will require a proactive approach to ensuring that we are compliant in our HR practices by providing consistency in application and execution of enterprise-wide programs and subsequently coaching our managers in executing policies and procedures accurately and fairly. The position requires someone with strong communications/influencing skills who is self-driven, embraces change, and has a comfort level working in a matrixed reporting relationship, given that the role reports into the Area HR Manager but will have a strong reporting relationship into Operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 3+ years' experience in Staffing, Human Resources, or a related field is required.
• Professional certification in SHRM or HRCI is preferred.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) - preferred.
• Strong knowledge of HR functions and employment law.
• Ability to work well independently and complete tasks with minimal supervision.
• Strong sense of urgency.
• Detail oriented with strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-sensitive environment.
• Adaptable quick learner with the ability to pick up company's systems and processes quickly.
• Ability to travel up to 50%.
• Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual (Spanish/English) - preferred.
• Professional certification in SHRM or HRCI is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead local associate experience and retention efforts through the implementation of enterprise programs including new associate orientation and onboarding, global associate engagement surveys, local appreciation, and recognition events.
• Identify and design solutions to address local retention challenges.
• Support the D&I efforts and encourage managers to foster an inclusive work environment.
• Support recruiting team in resolving issues around requisition accuracy, approval chains, and manager responsiveness.
• Take an active role in supporting recruiting activity and partner with recruiting team to advise them on opportunities to access local diverse recruiting sources.
• Propose appropriate staffing levels based on analysis of growth trends.
• Collaborate on leadership recruiting needs and participate in selection process for critical roles to identify the best qualified candidates.
• Partner with Area HR Manager in start-up activities for new business and assist in the transition through orientation and onboarding activities.
• Collaborate with Area HR Manager and Compensation to arrive at appropriate compensation packages.
• Maintain oversight of associate performance and ensure that development plans for those associates are in place.
• Support new leaders through critical HR processes needed to effectively manage and lead people.
• Oversee process for annual talent review and succession plan process and leverage Leadership Development tools to ensure that associates receive the appropriate functional training.
• Communicate and reinforce with management training and development as needed, including performance management, selection skills, safety, workplace violence, harassment in the workplace, equal opportunity, wage and hour laws, diversity & inclusion, leadership, and other focus topics.
• Partner with Area HR Manager, HR Director, Legal, and Labor Representative in conducting regular location assessments and coach management on the proper interpretation and execution of policies, programs, procedures, and collective bargaining agreements.
• Investigate associate complaints and work with managers/legal/labor relations/security to respond and resolve.
• Actively engage management team in performance management process utilizing training tools, coaching, and corrective counseling procedure.
• Provide operations leaders with relevant and meaningful HR metrics and analytics to help guide business decisions at the local level.
• Regularly analyze associate data, and scan for correct information, compensation parity, FLSA compliance, consistent practices according to Penske policy.
• Facilitate resolution of payroll issues in a timely manner.

Benefits

• Salary range - $95- $110K base.
• Company vehicle.
• Performance bonus eligible - max 30%.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Truck Transportation
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree