Regional HR Manager

THE KENAN ADVANTAGE GROUP • Irving, TX

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Regional HR Manager is the people partner for the business—working closely with operations leaders to support our mission of One Team Driven to Make a Difference. Grounded in our core belief that People Come First, this role builds trust, develops leaders, and protects the business through strong judgment and effective employee relations. This is a field‑based role for an HR leader who is comfortable being visible, approachable, and decisive. The Regional HR Manager partners with leaders and employees at all levels—drivers, frontline leaders, and senior management—to navigate complex people situations, manage risk, and reinforce company values. Key Focus Areas: Serve as a trusted HR Business Partner to operations leaders, supporting company goals through strong people leadership. Lead complex employee relations matters, including investigations, ethics concerns, disciplinary decisions, and terminations. Provide clear guidance in high‑risk or sensitive situations, balancing employee experience with protecting the company. Coach and develop managers on leadership, accountability, and effective people management. Conduct training with managers and leaders as needed, focused on employee relations, leadership, and values‑based decision‑making. Build trust and credibility through regular field presence and open communication with employees and leaders. Identify people‑related risks and opportunities and proactively recommend solutions. Model and reinforce company values in daily actions and decisions. Travel regularly to field locations, up to 50%, to stay connected to the business.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and HR certification preferred, not required.
• 7–10 years of progressive Human Resources experience partnering with leaders at all levels.
• Proven experience as a true HR Business Partner, supporting business goals through people leadership.
• Strong background in employee relations, including investigations, ethics concerns, discipline, and termination decisions.
• Demonstrated ability to handle complex, high‑risk situations with sound judgment and protect the company from risk.
• Ability to build trust and credibility with drivers, frontline leaders, and management.
• Confident, direct, and comfortable guiding leaders through difficult decisions.
• Experience coaching and developing managers.
• Experience supporting field‑based or operational workforces; transportation or similar environments preferred.
• Some working knowledge of DOT and FMCSA regulations helpful.
• Solid understanding of employment laws (FLSA, FMLA, ADA/ADAAA, ADEA, Title VII, Workers’ Comp, EEO).
• High level of discretion and professionalism.
• Strong communication skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 50%.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted HR Business Partner to operations leaders, supporting company goals through strong people leadership.
• Lead complex employee relations matters, including investigations, ethics concerns, disciplinary decisions, and terminations.
• Provide clear guidance in high‑risk or sensitive situations, balancing employee experience with protecting the company.
• Coach and develop managers on leadership, accountability, and effective people management.
• Conduct training with managers and leaders as needed, focused on employee relations, leadership, and values‑based decision‑making.
• Build trust and credibility through regular field presence and open communication with employees and leaders.
• Identify people‑related risks and opportunities and proactively recommend solutions.
• Model and reinforce company values in daily actions and decisions.
• Travel regularly to field locations, up to 50%, to stay connected to the business.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees