Head of Recruiting & HR

We are seeking an experienced Regional HR Manager to provide hands‑on Human Resources support across multiple operational locations throughout the U.This is a senior individual‑contributor HR role with no direct reports. It is best suited for an experienced HR Manager, Senior HR Generalist, or HR Business Partner who enjoys being close to the business, partnering directly with operations, and remaining actively involved in day‑to‑day HR responsibilities.
The Regional HR Manager will support both union and non‑union employee populations and manage a broad HR scope including labor relations, employee relations, full‑cycle recruiting, onboarding, benefits support, compliance, training, performance management, and workforce planning.
This organization also embraces technology and AI, so candidates should be comfortable using or excited to learn AI tools to improve HR processes and efficiency.
Schedule: Monday-Friday, approximately 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Travel: Bonus: 5-10% annual performance-based bonus
Employment Type: Direct Hire
Medical, dental, and vision insurance beginning Day 1
Health Savings Account options
Life and AD&D insurance
Flexible Spending Account options
401(k) retirement plan with employer matching eligibility after one year
Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
Employee Assistance Program
What You’ll Do Provide hands‑on HR support across multiple operational locations in California, Texas, and Michigan
Partner closely with General Managers, Operations Managers, employees, and senior leadership
Support both union and non‑union employee populations
Manage employee and labor relations matters, including grievances, collective bargaining agreement interpretation, and communication with union representatives
Lead full‑cycle recruiting, from opening a requisition through offer and onboarding
Manage multiple active requisitions simultaneously and support higher‑volume recruiting periods
Coordinate required union posting and bidding processes prior to external recruiting
Provide guidance to employees regarding benefits, leave processes, HR policies, and available resources
Manage employee relations matters and support performance management
Communicate HR policies, training initiatives, and organizational updates
Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws across multiple jurisdictions
Utilize HRIS technology to maintain employee information and support HR processes
Identify opportunities to incorporate AI and emerging technology into HR workflows and processes
Travel to supported locations approximately quarterly to provide onsite HR support and strengthen relationships with employees and leadership
What We’re Looking For 5+ years of progressive Human Resources experience, including hands‑on HR management responsibilities
3+ years of HR experience in a unionized environment
Direct, hands‑on labor relations experience involving grievances, CBA interpretation, union communication, and related employee matters
Experience independently supporting multiple locations or business units
Strong full‑cycle recruiting experience, including managing multiple requisitions simultaneously
Experience with employee relations, onboarding, benefits communication, and leave‑related processes
Strong working knowledge of employment law and HR compliance
Experience using an HRIS; Comfortable using technology and genuinely interested in learning and incorporating AI tools into HR processes
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Ability to build relationships with frontline employees, operations management, and senior leadership
Ability to work onsite in Baltimore and travel approximately 20% annually
Ability to obtain a TWIC card and other required facility credentials; Preferred Qualifications Experience with California employment law and HR compliance
Experience supporting transportation, logistics, rail, port, automotive, manufacturing, distribution, or another operational workforce
SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR, or similar HR certification
Experience supporting both union and non‑union employee populations
Experience using AI productivity tools such as Microsoft Copilot, Claude, ChatGPT, or similar platforms
Who Will Be Successful This role is best suited for someone who enjoys a roll‑up‑your‑sleeves HR environment and wants broad responsibility while remaining actively involved in day‑to‑day execution.
They should enjoy building relationships with operational teams, solving employee issues, recruiting talent, navigating labor relations matters, and using technology to continuously improve how HR supports the business.
This position is particularly well suited for someone who wants to remain a hands‑on HR practitioner rather than manage a large HR team.

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