Human Resources Manager (HR & Compliance)
Job Summary
The Human Resources Manager leads HR function
with a balanced emphasis on Compliance (40%), People Operations (30%), and
Recruiting (30%). Operating within a construction/trucking context, this role
partners with leadership and field teams to ensure regulatory adherence,
strengthen a high-trust, safety-first culture of accountability, and drive
effective talent acquisition. The position is hands-on and requires sound
judgment, executive-level communication, and the ability to initiate and deliver
projects independently while collaborating closely with our PEO and Safety.
Duties & Responsibilities
Compliance (40%)
- Establish and oversee the HR compliance framework,
including policy governance, training cadence, internal audits,
documentation standards, and corrective action plans; ensure alignment
with federal and Arizona regulations (e.g., FLSA, ADA, FMLA).
- Partner with Safety and the PEO on incident/accident
response, investigations, documentation quality, and timely execution of
corrective actions.
- Oversee DOT/FMCSA–related HR requirements (e.g., driver
qualification files, MVR reviews, Clearinghouse queries, medical cards)
and coordinate drug/alcohol testing administration with third-party
providers; maintain compliance calendars and expiration tracking.
- Ensure I-9/E-Verify integrity through periodic
self-audits; advise on classification, overtime, wage and hour, and leave
administration.
- Lead PEO governance for HR compliance, payroll
accuracy, benefits administration, handbook alignment, and quarterly
service/audit reviews; coordinate responses to regulatory or customer
compliance inquiries.
People Operations (30%)
- Advise leadership on organization design, performance
management, investigations, and separations; ensure documentation is
consistent, accurate, and defensible.
- Develop and track manager and employee training (HR
fundamentals, anti-harassment, supervisory essentials, compliance
refreshers) to verified completion.
- Improve operational workflows across onboarding,
payroll inputs, personnel file maintenance, and HRIS data integrity;
establish metrics and audit routines.
- Communicate policies and expectations clearly and
professionally to both office and field teams.
Recruiting (30%)
- Own the recruiting function end-to-end (sole
lead): workforce planning, sourcing, screening, interviewing, selection,
offers, and onboarding handoff.
- Build sustainable pipelines for field roles through
referrals, trade schools, community partners, and targeted local
advertising; engage agencies selectively.
- Maintain a professional candidate experience while
meeting time-to-fill targets and improving 90-day retention for priority
roles.
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Human Resources experience within construction and/or
trucking/transportation, with a clear understanding of field operations
and compliance requirements.
- Recent roles weighted toward HR compliance, including
audits, documentation standards, and corrective action planning.
- Executive-level communication and professional
presence; operates effectively with minimal guidance at the leadership
interface.
- Hands-on leader and self-starter who takes
ownership of new initiatives and delivers results.
Required Skills & Abilities
- Working knowledge of OSHA interface (in partnership
with Safety/PEO), DOT/FMCSA, wage and hour, leave laws, and Arizona
employment regulations.
- Experience with PEO administration, HRIS, E-Verify,
FMCSA Clearinghouse, and rigorous recordkeeping practices.
- Excellent written and verbal communication; strong
interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict-resolution capabilities.
- Superior organization, attention to detail, and
analytical problem-solving; able to prioritize and delegate appropriately.
- Demonstrated integrity, professionalism, and
confidentiality.
- Fluency in English required; Spanish bilingual
preferred.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to
learn HRIS/ATS tools quickly.
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business
Administration, or a related field required.
- 7–10 years of progressive HR experience, including
3+ years in compliance-intensive environments (construction/trucking
strongly preferred).
- Prior PEO experience preferred.
- SHRM-CP/SCP or PHR/SPHR preferred.
Physical Requirements
- Prolonged periods working at a computer and desk.
- Ability to lift up to 15 pounds on occasion.
- Ability to access and navigate departments across
company facilities.