Field Human Resources Manager - Penske Logistics (Food ...

Position Summary 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 communications/influencing 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 350 associates (exempt and non-exempt associates) in 5 locations. Position can based out of Houston, TX or Dallas, TX. Maintain regular weekly onsite HR presence at all local operations to support associates and address associate needs. 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. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: Associate Experience, Engagement, and Retention: u2022 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. u2022 Identify and design solutions to address local retention challenges. u2022Support the D&I efforts and encourage managers to foster an inclusive work environment. Workforce Planning and Talent Acquisition: u2022 Supports recruiting team in resolving issues around requisition accuracy, approval chains, and manager responsiveness. u2022 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. u2022 Proposes appropriate staffing levels based on analysis of growth trends. u2022 Collaborates on leadership recruiting needs and participates in the selection process for critical roles to identify the best-qualified candidates. u2022 Partner with Area HR Manager in start-up activities for new business and assist in the transition through orientation and onboarding activities. u2022 Collaborates with Area HR Manager and Compensation to arrive at appropriate compensation packages. Associate and Leader Skill Development: u2022 Maintains oversight of associate performance and ensures that development plans for those associates are in place. u2022 Supports new leaders as through critical HR processes needed to effectively manage and lead people. u2022 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: u2022 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: u2022 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. u2022 Investigates associate complaints and works with managers/legal/labor relations/security, as appropriate, to respond and resolve. u2022 Actively engages management team in performance management process utilizing training tools, coaching, and corrective counseling procedures. Human Capital Analytics: u2022 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: u2022 Regularly analyzes associate data, and scans for correct information, compensation parity (Equal Pay Act), FLSA compliance, consistent practices according to Penske policy, etc. u2022 Facilitates resolution of payroll issues in a timely manner, taking steps to avoid similar issues in the future. QUALIFICATIONS: u2022 Bachelor's degree required u2022 3+ yearsu2019 experience in Staffing, Human Resources, or a related field is required, relevant experience will be considered. u2022 Bilingual in Spanish required (oral and written communication) u2022 Professional certification in SHRM or HRCI is preferred u2022 Strong knowledge of HR functions and employment law u2022 Ability to work well independently and complete tasks with minimal supervision; strong sense of urgency u2022 Detail-oriented with strong organizational and documentation skills u2022 Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-sensitive environment u2022 Adaptable quick learner with the ability to pick up the company's systems and processes quickly u2022 Ability to travel 50% overnight travel required u2022 Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job u2022 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 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 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: 8323 North Eldridge Pkwy, Suite 140 Primary Location: US-TX-Houston Employer: Penske Logistics LLC Req ID: 2600266

Created: 2026-01-12