Manager - Human Resources

About the Job

Position: HR Manager

Company Name: AiLO Logistics

Position Type: Full-Time

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary: $90K - $110K

Location: On-Site (Compton, CA 90222)

Formerly known as AJR Trucking, AiLO Logistics is redefining the future of logistics. Our rebrand represents more than a new name - it signals a strategic transformation rooted in innovation, technology, and excellence. As the logistics industry rapidly evolves to meet new customer expectations, AiLO is leading the charge by integrating artificial intelligence, automation, and data-driven efficiency into every aspect of our operations.

Our new identity embodies our commitment to adaptability, sustainability, and operational excellence. At AiLO Logistics, we are building the future of transportation-smart, efficient, and people-focused.

Position Summary:

Human Resources Manager oversees the company's most important asset: its people. The position has both a strategic and hands-on role that provides full cycle Human Resources support for the operation of the companies. Human Resources Manager is responsible for the day-to-day management of HR functions, policies, and procedures. Having an accountable, proactive, trustworthy, level-headed, and respectful person in this position is crucial. This person is also extremely detail-oriented, responsible, strong communicator, good listener and must maintain a high level of integrity, confidentiality, and responsibility. With vast expertise in employment practices, workplace culture, learning and development, and payroll activities, the Human Resources Manager leads the HR team that supports the entire lifecycle of our employees.

Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership for HR overall functions.
• Administer HR policies and programs to ensure compliance in employee relations, staffing, recruitment, and termination, training and development, benefits, compensation, time and attendance record keeping, and personnel records administration.
• Ensure a positive "open door" climate.
• Manage all aspects of the HR department including administration, legal compliance, policy and procedure enforcement.
• Provide regular HR reports upon the reporting lines and timely inform about HR developments that may impact overall effectiveness.
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies, government regulations and contractual obligations.
• Promote teamwork, collaboration, and coordination.
• Work with the Safety Department on recruitment and onboarding of employees including the selection and hiring process.
• Conduct background check of employees being recruited.
• Instruct managers on discipline procedures.
• Properly document all the steps leading to termination of an employee.
• Conduct exit interviews.
• Administer all company benefits.
• Plan and conduct training courses of employees' development initiatives ensuring a direct link to the business strategy.
• Manage workers compensation cases.
• Record and track employee injury data as required by OSHA.
• Process payroll.
• Address claims relating to labor standards.
• Manage the entire personnel filing.
• Plan and implement employee events, including social events.
• Facilitate the Performance Management process completing performance reviews.
• Track and process employee time off, vacation and sick time.
• Process garnishments and child support orders.
• Update Employee Handbooks and policy guides according to the state and federal legislative modifications.
• Create a positive employee relations atmosphere.
• Communicate in a manner designed to minimize conflict and foster a positive relationship between management and associates.
• Strive to effectively solve problems for the mutual benefit of the company and its associates achieving effective conflict resolution.
• Accountable for programs to promote retention.
• Maintain a strong commitment to continuous company culture development and sustaining the business.
• Perform other duties as required.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to work effectively at all levels in the organization.
• Strategic thinker with an ability to translate plans into action.
• Demonstrated leadership, coaching and influencing skills.
• Proven track record in the broad HR knowledge in federal and state employment laws, benefits, compensation, employee relations, employee engagement, performance management, policy creation/implementation, recruiting, retention and conflict resolution, etc.
• Ability to develop a high level of personal credibility and trust at all levels.
• Demonstrated success resolving employee issues in an "open door" environment.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and be comfortable with high volume workload.
• Ability to provide management with proactive ideas on creating and maintaining a positive employee relations climate.
• Ability to understand complex issues, identify opportunities, and recommend appropriate solutions.
• Meeting deadlines with accuracy.
• Strong team player with positive, optimistic solutions-oriented approach.
• Strong benefits knowledge.
• Strong customer service mentality.
• Extremely ethical and capable of honoring commitments.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, Google, Website administration, and Payroll.

Experience & Qualifications:

• 5 + years of relevant experience in Human Resources.
• 3 + years of relevant full payroll processing with ADP Workforce Now.
• Bachelor's degree in business administration with HR or Management emphasis or related field.
• In lieu of bachelor's degree would require 2 more years of HR or related management experience.
• Transportation industry experience preferred.
• Prevailing wage experience desired.
• HR Certification (SPHR or GPHR) desired.

Compensation:

• The base pay is competitive, depending on experience ($90,000 - $110,000) and will be discussed during an in-person interview.

Benefits:

• Employer-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
• Company-provided cell phone & laptop.
• Life Insurance coverage.
• 401(K) retirement plan.
• Vacation and Sick Pay.
• Employee Assistance Programs.
• Excellent opportunities for career advancement within a fast-growing, innovation-driven logistics company.

Join AiLO Logistics:

This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of an evolving logistics leader. The ideal candidate is a visionary operator with a passion for innovation, teamwork, and results. If you are ready to help lead AiLO Logistics into its next chapter of growth, we invite you to apply and join our journey toward redefining excellence in logistics.

About the Company

Our vision at AiLO is to be a leading logistics solutions provider, known for our commitment to sustainability, innovation, and customer service excellence. We aspire to revolutionize the logistics sector by setting new standards in environmental responsibility, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction. Through continuous improvement and a forward-thinking approach, we strive to meet the evolving needs of global trade while preserving our planet for future generations.