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Area Human Resources Manager (Transportation) Penske Logistics

Penske


Job Location:

Duluth, MN - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 19 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 16 September 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Area Human Resources Manager (AHRM) is a valued member of the leadership team supporting our Dedicated Contract Carriage product line (Transportation) reporting directly to the Director of Human Resources. As a trusted business partner the AHRM will ensure HR initiatives programs and procedures are consistent with organization-wide direction and successfully administered and maintained. A successful AHRM will demonstrate an understanding of the strategic relationship between effective human resource management and core business functions. This field-based position will provide HR support to 56 locations and approximately 1700 associates across multiple states and three Field HR Managers as direct reports. Up to 50% overnight travel required to maintain regular onsite HR presence at all local operations to support associates and address associate needs. This position will be the HR direct point of contact for approximately 10-20 locations with about 400 associates.
Position can be based in Duluth (GA) Plainfield (IN) or Ontario (CA) locations but open to other markets for the right candidate.

What We Offer:
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
- A supportive and inclusive work environment.
- The chance to make a significant impact on the future of our company by attracting top talent.

This position requires you to act as a change agent while driving organizational effectiveness through talent acquisition leadership development associate engagement and communication diversity and inclusion associate and labor relations and compliance.

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 organization programs and initiatives

Talent Acquisition
Collaborate with the staffing team to acquire top talent through improved selection tools and criteria and local outreach efforts
Cultivate internal talent participate in interview process and selection 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 Company culture and values
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.)


Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelors degree required; Masters degree preferred
SHRM or HRCI Certification(s) preferred
Willingness to travel sometimes overnight up to 50% of the time required
Experience supporting multiple locations required
5-7 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
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.




Required Experience:

Manager


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About Penske Truck Leasing/Transportation Solutions Penske Truck Leasing/Transportation Solutions is a premier global transportation provider that delivers essential and innovative transportation, logistics and technology services to help companies and people move forward. With headqu ... View more

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