Area Human Resources Manager (Warehouse - Penske Logistics))

About the role

Join a growing, fast-paced people-centric company. Support a 90% hourly workforce (both union and non-union) across multiple locations. This position is a key member of the management team, responsible for supporting managers and associates.

Responsibilities

• Supports centralized recruiting team in resolving issues around requisition accuracy, approval chains, and manager responsiveness.
• Takes an active role in supporting recruiting activity for warehouse associates, operations leaders, and administrative roles.
• Provides compensation recommendations to management and / or recruiter.
• Actively participates in interview process, especially for supervisor and above roles, and reviews all candidates' applications prior to hire.
• Analyzes recruiting and turnover trends (good hires vs bad hires) and follows up on Area basis.
• Maintains oversight of high performers and ensures that development plans for those associates are in place.
• Works with operations leaders to develop performance improvement plans and ensures follow-up.
• Provides associate and manager training as needed, including performance management, selection skills, safety, workplace violence, harassment in the workplace, equal opportunity, wage and hour laws, diversity, leadership, and other Area-focus topics.
• Conducts regular union risk assessments at locations and union avoidance training beginning with high-risk non-union locations.
• Acts as first responder at first signs of unionization efforts in non-union locations. Establishes relationship with local shop stewards and union business agents.
• Co-owns 1st and 2nd step grievance resolution with local management, and assists with arbitration preparation.
• Advises associate and management on the interpretation of personnel policies, programs, and procedures. Conducts location HR audits and ensures HR compliance.
• Investigates associate complaints and works with manager/Legal to respond and resolve, elevating serious or complex issues to HR Business Partner and/or Corporate Security.
• Ensures that all associates are aware of the various methods to bring issues forward.
• Communicates benefits to all managers and associates on a regular basis, and encourages participation in Company's 401k plans.
• Responsible for gathering and maintaining market data on pay and benefits, and feeding such information to the Corporate Comp and Pricing teams.
• Ensures that Area and Local management teams foster an inclusive work environment. Works with the Diversity and Inclusion team on Area and Company-wide initiatives. Ensures managers understand equal opportunity in the workplace.
• Act as a conduit with field management and the legal department in providing required information around EEO claims, such as signed statements, identification of witnesses, and other needed documentation.
• Provides Area staff with relevant and meaningful HR metrics and analytics as required, using tools such as Citrix, Oracle, Salary Admin, Taleo, Fleet Manager and other tools.
• Analyzes turnover, retention, LOA, workers comp, and exit interview data to determine human capital actions for the Area.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field required.
• SPHR or SHRM-CP Preferred.
• Ability to travel up to 50-75%.
• 4+ years Human Resources generalist experience preferred, but will also consider internal Penske associates with at least 5 years' management experience, thorough knowledge of the business, strong communication skills, and a desire to learn HR, either as a career or as a means of development for future roles with the Company.
• Strong knowledge of HR functions: associate development, associate relations, labor relations, staffing, compensation, benefits and training.
• General knowledge of employment law (including state specific laws in the area you will support).
• Ability to work well independently and complete tasks with minimal supervision; strong sense of urgency.
• Demonstrated track record of honesty and integrity.
• Detail oriented with strong organizational and documentation skills.
• To thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-sensitive environment.
• Adaptable quick learner with the ability to pick up company's systems and processes quickly.
• 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.