Regional HR Manager

Position Overview

We are seeking a Regional Human Resources Manager to provide hands-on HR leadership across multiple operational locations in a fast-paced, unionized environment. Based onsite in Baltimore, this role will support facilities in California, Texas, and Michigan, serving as a key HR partner to General Managers, Operations Managers, and field employees.

This is a highly operational role for an HR professional who enjoys being in the field, building relationships with employees, managing the full employee lifecycle, and rolling up their sleeves to solve day-to-day HR challenges. The ideal candidate will have strong union/labor relations experience, multi-site HR experience, full-cycle recruiting experience, and an interest in leveraging AI technology to improve HR processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR point of contact for assigned locations, partnering closely with operations and senior leadership.
• Manage the full employee lifecycle, including recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, training, benefits, leave administration, and offboarding.
• Manage high-volume, full-cycle recruiting, including approximately 10-12 active requisitions during peak periods and ensuring positions are filled efficiently.
• Coordinate with union representatives and follow established bidding procedures before recruiting externally.
• Handle labor relations matters, including grievances, collective bargaining agreement interpretation, union communications, and employee issues.
• Support union and non-union employees while ensuring consistent application of company policies and procedures.
• Communicate and explain benefits, leave processes, and HR policies clearly to employees.
• Coordinate payroll and HRIS processes and maintain accurate employee records.
• Provide training, HR updates, and guidance to employees and management.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Support workforce planning and HR initiatives as the organization continues to expand.
• Partner with leadership to identify employee and operational needs and develop practical HR solutions.
• Utilize AI and emerging HR technologies, including tools such as Microsoft Copilot, Claude, and ChatGPT, to improve efficiency and HR processes.
• Travel to assigned facilities on a quarterly basis, including approximately one week in California and approximately three days at other locations.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive HR management experience.
• 3-5 years of hands-on experience working in unionized environments is required.
• Demonstrated experience with labor relations, grievances, CBA interpretation, union communications, and related processes.
• Experience managing HR responsibilities across multiple locations.
• Strong full-cycle, high-volume recruiting experience.
• Experience with HRIS and payroll systems; UKG experience is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR compliance.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to obtain a TWIC card and eRail Safe certification.
• Comfortable working onsite and traveling regularly to multiple facilities.
• Demonstrated interest in learning and implementing AI technology in the workplace.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or similar HR certification.
• Experience within rail, port, transportation, logistics, or other operational environments.
• UKG experience.
• Experience supporting both union and non-union workforces.

Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will be a high-energy, people-focused HR professional who can communicate effectively. This individual should be comfortable working independently, building strong relationships, and addressing HR issues directly.

The organization values long-term tenure, professional development, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Candidates should be interested in growing with the organization and embracing new technology, particularly AI, as part of the company's continued expansion.

Travel: Up to 25%
Compensation: $100,000-$110,000 base salary, plus 5-10% performance bonus

Work Environment & Benefits

• Private office at the Baltimore location.
• Business-casual work environment.
• Collaborative and supportive work culture.
• Strong emphasis on training and professional development.
• Benefits begin on Day 1.
• 10 PTO days prorated based on start date,
• 11 vacation days annually, including one floating holiday.
• 5 sick days annually.
• 401(k) with company match after one year.
• 5-10% performance bonus.