Field Human Resources Manager - Penske Logistics (Transportation)

Penske • Bolingbrook, IL

40d • $85,000 - $110,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Field Human Resources Manager is a key member of the Operations and HR team, leading HR initiatives, protocols, and policies across a defined operational territory. The role focuses on talent development and onboarding, retention, leadership skill building, workforce planning, compliance, and associate relations. The manager works closely with the Area HR Manager to ensure consistent application of enterprise-wide programs and to coach managers on executing policies and procedures accurately and fairly. The role reports to the Area HR Manager and has a strong reporting relationship with Operations.

The position supports more than 680 exempt and non-exempt associates across 16 locations in Illinois, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Iowa. It requires travel by car and air, including up to 50% overnight travel, and regular weekly onsite HR presence at local operations. The position can be based at the Bolingbrook, Illinois location. The stated annual salary range is $85,000–$110,000.

Responsibilities include supporting associate experience and retention, recruiting and workforce planning, leadership and associate development, training, labor and associate relations, performance management, human capital analytics, and HR compliance. Physical demands include sitting, standing, walking, reaching and handling objects, and occasional lifting or moving of up to 25 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• At least 3 years of experience in staffing, human resources, or a related field; relevant experience will be considered.
• Strong knowledge of HR functions and employment law.
• Ability to work 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 able to learn company systems and processes quickly.
• Ability to travel, including up to 50% overnight travel.
• Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job.
• Willingness to travel as necessary, work the required schedule and at the required location, complete the employment application, and undergo a background investigation and drug screening.
• Ability to read, communicate verbally and/or in writing, remember and analyze information, and understand instructions or guidelines.
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Professional certification in SHRM or HRCI preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead local associate experience and retention efforts by implementing enterprise programs, including new associate orientation and onboarding, engagement surveys, and local appreciation and recognition events.
• Identify and design solutions to address local retention challenges.
• Support diversity and inclusion efforts and encourage managers to foster an inclusive work environment.
• Support the recruiting team in resolving issues involving requisition accuracy, approval chains, and manager responsiveness.
• Participate in recruiting activity and advise the recruiting team on opportunities to access local diverse recruiting sources.
• Recommend appropriate staffing levels based on analysis of growth trends.
• Collaborate on leadership recruiting needs and participate in selection for critical roles.
• Partner with the Area HR Manager on start-up activities for new business and support transitions through orientation and onboarding.
• Collaborate with the Area HR Manager and Compensation to develop appropriate compensation packages.
• Oversee associate performance and ensure development plans are in place.
• Support new leaders through critical HR processes for managing and leading people.
• Oversee annual talent review and succession planning, and use leadership development tools to ensure appropriate functional training.
• Communicate and reinforce management training and development on topics including performance management, selection skills, safety, workplace violence, harassment, equal opportunity, wage and hour laws, diversity and inclusion, and leadership.
• Partner with the Area HR Manager, HR Director, Legal, and Labor Representative, as appropriate, in conducting location assessments and coach management on interpreting and executing policies, programs, procedures, and collective bargaining agreements.
• Investigate associate complaints and work with managers, Legal, labor relations, or Security, as appropriate, to respond and resolve them.
• Engage management in performance management through training, coaching, and corrective counseling procedures.
• Provide operations leaders with HR metrics and analytics to guide local business decisions, including analysis of turnover, retention, leave of absence, and exit interview data.
• Analyze associate data for accuracy, compensation parity, FLSA compliance, and consistent practices under company policy.
• Facilitate timely resolution of payroll issues and take steps to prevent recurrence.
• Maintain regular weekly onsite HR presence at local operations to support associates and address their needs.
• Travel by car and air as needed, including up to 50% overnight travel.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• Supportive and inclusive work environment.
• Opportunity to make a significant impact on the company's future by attracting top talent.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager