HR Manager

Axis Portable Air • Chandler, AZ

10d • $90,000 - $110,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The HR Manager is a strategic partner and hands-on operator supporting a distributed, multi-state workforce. The role owns the execution of core HR programs, ensures compliance, and champions culture while serving as a trusted resource for leaders and team members across multiple locations. The position is based on-site in Chandler, Arizona, and involves 20–30% travel for branch visits, leader training, and employee-relations matters.

The HR Manager provides primary HR support for assigned regions; administers benefits; maintains HRIS accuracy; and oversees compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, leave, DOT requirements, and audit-ready personnel files. The role supports onboarding, employee relations, performance management, coaching, culture and engagement initiatives, and the employee lifecycle from onboarding through separation. It also collaborates with operations, safety, finance, and other partners, tracks designated HR areas and metrics, and assists with recruitment tasks as needed.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least five years of progressive HR experience supporting multi-state teams. PHR or SHRM-CP certification is preferred. Strong knowledge across HR disciplines, HRIS proficiency, communication, relationship-building, problem-solving, organization, attention to detail, and adaptability are important.

Axis offers annual profit units through its Team Ownership Program, career growth and advancement opportunities, medical, dental, vision, and short-term disability insurance with 100% of monthly premiums covered for full-time employees, capped premium costs for dependent or family coverage, two weeks of annual paid time off that increases with tenure, a 401(k) plan with company matching up to 5%, and $50,000 in company-paid life insurance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Management, Communications, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of progressive HR experience supporting multi-state teams in fast-paced environments.
• Strong foundation in state and federal employment laws.
• Broad HR expertise across compliance, compensation and benefits, onboarding, training and development, performance management, employee relations, and leave administration.
• HRIS proficiency; Rippling is preferred.
• Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and tech-savvy.
• Adaptable, proactive, and passionate about positive employee experiences.
• Able to travel 20–30% for branch visits, leader training, and employee-relations matters.

Nice To Haves

• PHR or SHRM-CP certification.
• California employment-law experience.
• DOT compliance experience.
• Experience with Rippling HRIS.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR support for assigned regions.
• Administer benefits and ensure HRIS accuracy.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Manage leave and DOT requirements and maintain audit-ready personnel files.
• Deliver a welcoming, well-structured onboarding experience.
• Support employees and managers, resolve issues, and provide resources for performance management and coaching.
• Support recognition, team-building, and other culture and engagement initiatives.
• Collaborate with operations, safety, finance, and other partners to align HR programs with business needs.
• Manage day-to-day HR activities from onboarding through separation, ensuring consistent, high-quality experiences.
• Take ownership of designated HR areas under leadership direction, drive positive metrics, and implement tracking and reporting.
• Assist with recruitment-related duties as needed, including pre-employment screenings and offer letters.
• Travel to branches to conduct visits, deliver leader training, and investigate or resolve employee-relations matters.
• Manage HR operations across multiple locations and states and provide timely guidance on HR matters.
• Establish a regular communication cadence that builds trust, culture, teamwork, and collaboration.
• Identify opportunities to streamline, scale, and continuously improve processes.

Benefits

• $10,000 in annual profit units through the Team Ownership Program.
• Career paths, advancement opportunities, and opportunities to move across teams, departments, roles, or offices.
• 100% of monthly premiums covered for full-time employees’ medical, dental, vision, and short-term disability insurance.
• Capped monthly premium costs for employees requiring dependent or family coverage.
• Two weeks of paid time off annually, increasing with tenure.
• Eligibility to participate in the 401(k) plan from day one, with company matching up to 5% of contributions.
• $50,000 in company-paid life insurance.

What This Job Offers

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