Head of Recruiting & HR

We’re looking for motivated, engaged people to help make everyone’s journeys better. Acts as HR business partner to Sr HR Manager/General Manager(s) of a single unit or multiple units in a geographic area.

Compensation Annual Hiring Range/Hourly Rate: $89,500 - $95,000 per year.

Company-sponsored life insurance, medical, dental, vision plans

Voluntary short‑term/long‑term disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Free hot, healthy meals for unit operations roles

Responsibilities Partner with Sr HR Manager/General Manager to understand business objectives and identify corresponding human‑resource needs; implement HR strategy to support those objectives.

Support workers’ compensation programs, ensuring compliance and managing employee claims.

Partner with Operations and other key functions to develop programs that support employee retention.

Help drive division‑wide HR strategy, programs and processes into units.

Partner with operations and training functions to identify training needs and provide input on training approaches and content.

Partner with operations and recruiting functions to understand workforce needs; may be required to actively participate in recruiting union hourly employees and support recruitment for exempt and non‑exempt positions.

Serve as the primary employee and labor relations manager to mediate and resolve employee disputes and union grievances.

Provide counseling/training for unit management in labor/employee relations, EEO, affirmative action and discrimination.

Interpret policy and ensure accurate and consistent application of all company policies, procedures, and applicable local, state, federal laws and collective bargaining agreements.

Receive and respond to employment‑related claims from government or public agencies; Complete related HR and organization mission results as needed.

Qualifications Bachelor’s degree from a four‑year college or university.

5 years of progressively responsible HR experience, with at least 2 years in Labor Relations and Employee Relations.

At least 2 years managing HR staff.

Experience recruiting in transportation, hospitality, manufacturing or food service environments highly desirable.

Strong computer and database application skills (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).

effective relationship building; establishing HR metrics; analysis; time management; prioritizing multiple projects/tasks.

Technical and Language Skills Multi‑lingual skills highly desirable.

Job Details Type of Employment: Full‑time

Travel: Up to 10% of time between assigned units in the designated geographic area.

Equal Employment Opportunity gategroup is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status or other category under applicable law. Application Deadline To be considered for this position, please submit your application by July 20, 2026.

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