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Job Summary:

****This position may be domiciled at a terminal location in Minnesota, Nebraska, or Kansas****

The Regional Human Resources Manager is a mid to senior level position that reports directly to the Vice President of Compliance, Benefits and Spend Management. The incumbent is responsible for providing local terminal management support for employee relations; assisting in the education and follow-up of all company policies ensuring compliance with all State and Federal employment laws, procedures, and administration of benefits; recruitment and staffing, and working as a liaison between terminal employees and Corporate Human Resources. Responsible for working closely with Regional Management to implement HR strategies that support the business plans of their respective regions.

+ Partners with employees and management staff to maintain a positive work environment

+ Provides counsel to management relating to disciplinary processes

+ Coordinates employee disciplinary actions/suspensions/terminations and investigations for region with District Manager and Corporate HR

+ Assures consistent application of all company policies and procedures

+ New terminal start-ups; interviews and new-hire paperwork

+ Unemployment; attends hearings when necessary

+ Serves as a role model to all employees

+ Recruitment; hosts job fairs and interview sessions as coordinated by Corporate

+ Employee relations; conducts investigations as coordinated by the Vice President, Compliance, Benefits and Spend Management

+ Schedules ride-along with Drivers and Account Managers (one on one to identify potential issues)

+ Plans and schedules visits to all terminal locations in region and conducts employee meetings as appropriate

+ Works with Terminal, District and Regional Management to maintain proper staffing levels

+ Provides coaching/counseling to all levels of employees by developing a trusting and respectful relationship; visibly known and available to all employees; serves as their advisor

+ Assists in evaluations of reports, decisions, and results of HR Department in relation to established goals; recommends new approaches, policies and procedures to affect continual improvements in efficiency of department and services performed

+ Assists with annual benefits meetings; educates employees on value of benefits and works with the Benefits Department for resolution of issues

+ Assists in developing and implementing a proactive action plan to retain employees and reduce turnover

+ Assesses management/supervisory training needs and delivers appropriate training where necessary

+ Responsible for all hiring, employee counseling, training, and terminations: being processed through proper guidelines

+ Provides HR support and guidance to management and other staff when complex, specialized, sensitive questions and issues arise; may be required to administer and execute routine tasks in delicate circumstances such as providing reasonable accommodations, investigating allegations of wrongdoing and terminations

+ Maintains compliance with Federal, State, and Local employment laws and regulations, recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance

+ Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in HR, Talent Management and Employment law

+ Regular attendance is required.

+ This is not an all-inclusive list of job requirements and/or duties and may not contain all mental and physical capabilities necessary to perform the job at all times due to circumstances. Operational, safety and other needs may require the employee to perform any and all other duties as assigned. Employees are expected, and must be able to perform all such duties and tasks.

Qualifications:

+ High School Diploma or General Educational Degree (GED) required, Bachelor’s Degree, Business Administration, or related field preferred.

+ Minimum of 3 years of Human Resources Management experience required

+ Must have considerable knowledge of principles and practices of personnel administration, to include benefits plans

+ Understanding of Federal and State Employment laws required

+ Must possess excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate across all levels of management and staff to effectively exchange information, ideas and answer inquiries

+ Proficiency in Microsoft Office, desk top publishing tools, PC’s, printers, facsimile, and other office machinery required

+ Effective analytical and problem-solving skills

+ Basic knowledge of the transportation industry a plus

+ Ability to develop and foster a team environment

+ Professional in Human Resources (PHR) preferred

+ Must be able to travel 40% - 70% of the time

+ Must be able to multi-task

+ Must be able to lift approximately 20 lbs., or more if required by the essential functions of the job

+ Must be able to comply with all company policies, rules, procedures and Code of Conduct

+ Must be able to interact well with others

+ Must be able to work independently, or in a team setting

+ Must be capable of working under tight time constraints in a high volume environment with multiple priorities

+ Responds well to questions; Ability to read, interpret and comply with written information and documents such as safety rules, operations / procedure manuals and maintenance instructions with a high comprehension and concentration level to include the ability to meet deadlines

+ Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, random drug and/or alcohol tests, and will be subject to a criminal history background check

+ Must be authorized to work in the United States

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The employee is frequently required to sit and use hands to fingers, handle, or feel or operate computers and other standard office equipment. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk, lift, twist, turn and reach with hands and arms. The employee must be capable of lifting a minimum of 20 lbs., or more if required by the essential functions of the job.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The employee may be required to work in high/precarious places, with hazardous materials, and in various weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment ranges from quiet to loud as required by the essential functions of the job.

Estes values a diverse workforce and affirmatively promotes a company culture that embraces the concept that outcomes are improved when our workforce is made up of people with different viewpoints. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Come find your new career at Work4Estes.com! Applications are accepted online only through this website. If you need an accommodation to apply, call the number on the website.