Regional HR Operations Leader (Transport/Logistics) (Hiring Immediately)

The Field Human Resources Manager 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 the 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 communicationsinfluencing skills who is
self-driven, embraces change, and has a comfortable level working in a
matrixed reporting relationship, given that the role reports to the Area HR
Manager but will have a strong reporting relationship with Operations.
This position will be expected to travel by car and air for up to 50%
overnight travel required supporting up to 600 associates (exempt and non-
exempt associates) in 11 locations. Position can based out of Flat Rock, MI or
Marion, OH locations. Maintain regular weekly onsite HR presence at all local
operations to support associates and address associate needs.
**MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:**
Associate Experience, Engagement, and Retention:
• 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, etc.
• Identify and design solutions to address local retention challenges.
•Support the D&I; efforts and encourage managers to foster an inclusive work
environment.
Workforce Planning and Talent Acquisition:
• Supports recruiting team in resolving issues around requisition accuracy,
approval chains, and manager responsiveness.
• Takes an active role in supporting recruiting activity and partners with the
recruiting team to advise them on opportunities to access local diverse
recruiting sources.
• Proposes appropriate staffing levels based on analysis of growth trends.
• Collaborates on leadership recruiting needs and participates in the
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.
• Collaborates with Area HR Manager and Compensation to arrive at appropriate
compensation packages.
Associate and Leader Skill Development:
• Maintains oversight of associate performance and ensures that development
plans for those associates are in place.
• Supports new leaders as through critical HR processes needed to effectively
manage and lead people.
• Oversees process for annual talent review and succession plan process and
leverages Leadership Development tools to ensure that associates receive the
appropriate functional training.
Training and Development:
• Communicates and reinforces 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.
Associate & Labor Relations and Performance Management:
• Partners with Area HR Manager, HR Director (as needed), Legal (as needed),
and Labor Representative (as needed) in conducting regular location
assessments and coach management on the proper interpretation and execution of
policies, programs, procedures, and collective bargaining agreements.
• Investigates associate complaints and works with managerslegallabor
relationssecurity, as appropriate, to respond and resolve.
• Actively engages management team in performance management process utilizing
training tools, coaching, and corrective counseling procedures.
Human Capital Analytics:
• Provide operations leaders with relevant and meaningful HR metrics and
analytics to help guide business decisions at the local level. This includes
regular review and analysis of turnover, retention, LOA, exit interview data,
etc.
Compliance:
• Regularly analyzes associate data, and scans for correct information,
compensation parity (Equal Pay Act), FLSA compliance, consistent practices
according to Penske policy, etc.
• Facilitates resolution of payroll issues in a timely manner, taking steps to
avoid similar issues in the future.
**QUALIFICATIONS:**
• Bachelors degree required
• 3+ years’ experience in Staffing, Human Resources, or a related field is
required, relevant experience will be considered.
• Professional certification in SHRM or HRCI is 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 the companys systems
and processes quickly
• Ability to travel 50% overnight travel required
• Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job
• Willingness to travel as necessary, work the required schedule, work at the
specific location required, complete Penske employment application, submit to
a background investigation (to include past employment, education, and
criminal history), and drug screening are required.
**Physical Requirements:**
* The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
* The associate will be required to: read; communicate verbally andor in written form; remember and analyze certain information; and remember and understand certain instructions or guidelines.
* While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be required to stand, walk, and sit. The associate is frequently required to use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and to reach with hands and arms. The associate must be able to occasionally lift andor move up to 25lbs12kg.
* Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer
**About Penske Logistics**
Penske Logistics engineers state-of-the-art transportation, warehousing and
freight management solutions that deliver powerful business results for
market-leading companies. With operations in North America, South America,
Europe and Asia, Penske and its associates help businesses move forward by
increasing visibility and driving down supply-chain costs. Visit Penske
Logistics to learn more.
Job Category: Human Resources
Job Family: Human Resources
Address: 27900 Hall Rd
Primary Location: US-MI-Flat Rock
Employer: Penske Logistics LLC
Req ID: 2413108