Human Resources Manager - Charlotte, NC

Job Type


Full-time

Description

We are seeking a strategic and experienced Human Resources leader to oversee the full scope of HR operations across a multi-state fuel distribution and transportation organization. This role is responsible for leading the HR function, ensuring compliance with applicable employment and transportation-related regulations, and supporting a distributed workforce across multiple operational locations. The position reports directly to the President/CEO.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all human resources operations across multiple states and business units


• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, including wage and hour, leave administration, and workplace posting requirements


• Oversee HR compliance related to DOT/FMCSA regulations, including driver qualification files and applicable safety-related employment requirements


• Direct employee relations strategy, including investigations, conflict resolution, and corrective action guidance


• Partner with executive leadership on workforce planning, organizational design, and talent strategy


• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, retention, and separation processes across field and corporate roles


• Manage benefits administration, including health plans, leave programs, and 401(k) compliance and reporting


• Oversee workers' compensation, unemployment claims, and related risk management processes


• Ensure compliance with required regulatory reporting (EEO-1, OSHA, and other applicable federal/state filings)


• Develop, implement, and maintain employee handbooks, policies, and job classifications across jurisdictions


• Oversee HRIS systems, data integrity, and HR reporting/analytics


• Lead HR team members and provide coaching, development, and performance management


• Serve as a key advisor to leadership on employment risk, compliance exposure, and workforce matters


• Perform other related Human Resources and operational support duties as assigned


Benefits
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Company paid life insurance and short-term disability.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Paid time off (PTO) and six paid holidays.


Additional Information

• Full-time, onsite position


• Role supports distributed operations across multiple states and field locations


Requirements

• 7-10 plus years of progressive HR leadership experience, including multi-state responsibility


• 5 plus years in a supervisory or HR management/department leadership role


• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field


• Professional HR certification preferred (SHRM-CP/SCP, PHR/SPHR)


• Demonstrated experience in multi-state employment law compliance


• Experience supporting transportation, logistics, manufacturing, petroleum distribution, or other highly regulated industries preferred


• Knowledge of DOT/FMCSA compliance requirements preferred


• Experience managing employee relations, investigations, and workforce risk issues


• Demonstrated ability to lead HR operations, manage competing priorities, communicate effectively with employees and leadership, and support operational and compliance-related business objectives.


• Proficiency with HRIS systems; Paylocity experience a plus


• Demonstrated ability to analyze HR and operational issues, evaluate risk, and support practical business solutions.


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and reporting tools


• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, operational environment