DescriptionPOSITION SUMMARY:
The Area Human Resources Manager is a valued member of the Leadership Team reporting directly to the Area Vice President of Field Operations with a dotted line to a Regional Human Resources Director who aligns to corporate HR. As a trusted Business Partner the Area HR Manager will drive results and support business objectives. This field-based position supports a business unit of approximately 1100 exempt and non-exempt associates in more than 50 locations across 4 states.
This position requires you to act as a change agent while driving organizational effectiveness through talent acquisition leadership development employee engagement diversity and inclusion associate and labor relations and compliance.
The Area HR Manager provides guidance with training coaching and development as they work with the onsite leadership team to support each location. The Area HR Manager leads associate relations activities which include corrective counseling and investigations among other related duties as this role you will use analytics expertise and workforce trends to influence decisions that drive and improve organizational processes & programs.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
Strategic Business Partnership
Work with operations team to identify create and implement innovative human capital solutions that enhance business performance
Champion execute and monitor the effectiveness of corporate programs and initiatives
Talent Acquisition
Work with the recruiting and Area teams to create an Area Staffing Plan based on business growth workforce planning analytics and diversity objectives
Collaborate with the recruiting team acquire top talent through improved selection tools and criteria and local outreach efforts
Cultivate internal talent participate in key role promotional decisions
Leadership Development
Drive talent review and succession planning processes using a consultative approach that ensures a strong talent bench
Work with leaders to create and ensure successful completion of individual development plans
Provide managers with the tools and training to optimize their performance
Diversity Inclusion and Engagement
Champion the shaping and sustaining of a diverse and inclusive workplace
Consult with leadership to develop plans to promote an inclusive environment that is engaging enabling and energizing and one where our associates can thrive
Associate and Labor Relations
Make contributions that develop and sustain a workplace that mirrors our Employee Value Proposition
Lead investigations prepare summaries and make recommendations with a sense of urgency ensuring comprehensive resolutions
Consult with employment counsel to analyze employment decisions as needed
Partner with Labor Relations team to develop a labor strategy including conducting risk assessments facilitating positive associate relations training and drafting action plans to address concerns
Participate in union negotiations prepare and contribute key HR data to ensure successful outcomes within the collective bargaining agreement
Collaborate with Business Agents to resolve grievances and other local matters
Compliance
Ensure compliance with all federal state and local employment laws and regulations (e.g. FMLA ADA FCRA EEO and FLSA)
Communicate interpret and consistently apply company policies procedures and Code of Conduct
Ensure compliance with all Human Resource processes
Consult with compliance expert on the interpretation of policies and procedures
Conduct regular compliance reviews at location level (Wage and Hour etc.)
QualificationsQUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelors degree required; Masters degree preferred
SHRM or HRCI Certification(s) preferred
6 years of progressive Human Resources experience in more than one facet of HR preferred relevant experience will be considered
Creative independent self-starter who excels in a fast paced environment
Agile and quick learner enjoys collaborative projects and continuous education
Ability to understand the business operations from a strategic and tactical perspective
Must be a confident communicator (including written and verbal skills) and able to effectively champion ideas influence and present to Leadership
Ability to effectively manage multiple projects with competing priorities diverse audiences and challenging environments
Knowledge of employment law and regulatory compliance issues (deeper knowledge required for certain states such as CA MA etc.)
Must possess a high level of honesty integrity and ethics
Regular predictable full attendance is an essential function of the job
Ability to travel as necessary (approximately 50%) work the required schedule work at the specific location required
Must complete Penske employment application submit to a background investigation (to include past employment education and criminal history) and drug screening
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 and/or 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 and/or move up to 25lbs/12kg.
-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.