Regional HR Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Regional HR Manager  

AMPORTS | Ports • Rail • Logistics | Up to 25% Travel  

Your workplace isn’t just an office. It’s a rail terminal, a working port, and the people who keep America’s vehicles and cargo moving.  

At AMPORTS, we handle automotive and cargo operations at ports, rail yards, and logistics sites across the United States. Our work depends on a skilled, unionized workforce, and we’re looking for an HR leader who knows how to earn the trust of employees, union partners, and operations leaders alike. 

If you like real impact, variety, and an HR role where you’re out on site rather than buried in a single office, keep reading. 

Why This Role Matters  

As our Regional HR Manager, you’ll be the HR leader for a multi-site region that includes rail, back-of-plant, stevedoring, and California operations. You’ll own the full employee lifecycle, from hiring and onboarding to labor relations, compliance, and workforce planning. Site leaders will rely on you as a strategic partner, and employees will know you as their advocate. 

What You’ll Do  

Build the team. Lead recruiting for the region, onboard new hires, and help launch newly acquired or opened locations. You’ll also manage staffing agency partnerships so operations stay fully staffed and cost-effective. 

Be the bridge with our union partners. Serve as the first point of contact for union representatives and business agents. You’ll resolve issues quickly, communicate consistently, administer union dues and union-related medical payments, and make sure collective bargaining agreements are applied fairly. 

Keep us compliant and protected. Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment law (including California). You’ll oversee regional payroll coordination, manage Workers’ Compensation claims, and keep eRail and safety certifications current. 

Be the go-to HR resource. Support employees with benefits, wellness programs, leaves, and questions at every stage of their careers, and keep HRIS records accurate. 

Lead and improve. Visit sites quarterly, coach local managers, deliver workforce metrics to regional and corporate leadership, guide local HR staff, and contribute to company-wide HR initiatives. 

What You Bring  

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent education and experience 

• 5+ years of progressive HR management experience 

• 3–5 years in unionized environments, including labor relations and union dues administration 

• California employment law expertise 

• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or similar certification 

• Hands-on experience with HRIS and payroll systems, ideally UKG 

• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR compliance 

• Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) 

• Ability to obtain a TWIC card and eRail Safe certification 

Bonus Points For  

• Experience in rail, port, transportation, or logistics 

• Master’s degree in HR or Business Administration 

Who Thrives Here  

You’re a calm, sound decision-maker when things move fast. You build relationships at every level, from the yard to the leadership team. You protect confidentiality, sweat the details, and can juggle priorities across multiple sites without missing a beat. 

The Details  

• Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday, standard business hours (occasional overtime) 

• Travel: Up to 25%, including quarterly site visits and new location launches 

• Environment: A mix of office time and on-site work at rail terminals, ports, and operations sites, including some time outdoors 

Ready to keep America moving and grow your HR career along the way? Apply today.  

AMPORTS is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. This posting is not an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or qualifications, which may change at any time with or without notice.