Human Resources Manager (Transportation)

Our client specializes in final mile logistics solutions to help you meet the evolving needs of your customers. With a growing line haul network, regional cross-dock and pool point facilities, final mile delivery expertise, and courier services, you can count on them to get the job done.

Human Resources Manager (Transportation)

Job Type: Full-time; Hybrid

• Responsibilities:Partner with company leadership to develop and execute human resource and talent strategies, with a focus on retention, engagement, and succession planning
• Provide guidance and support for day-to-day HR operations, including employee relations, performance concerns, and organizational initiatives
• Develop, implement, and monitor HR strategies, systems (HRIS), policies, and procedures across the organization
• Foster and promote a positive, inclusive, and high-performing workplace culture; serve as the primary driver of employee engagement and morale initiatives
• Design, implement, and manage training, learning, and development programs to support employee growth and leadership development
• Oversee and maintain the company’s compensation structure and performance evaluation programs, making enhancements as needed
• Lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of HR policies and the employee handbook to ensure compliance and consistency
• Oversee benefits administration, including annual benefit reviews, vendor coordination, billing reconciliation, discrepancy resolution, and claims auditing
• Ensure competitive and compliant benefits offerings through analysis and partnership with brokers and leadership
• Manage and process full-cycle payroll, including data entry, deductions, adjustments, audits, and final submission
• Conduct payroll audits (pre- and post-processing) to ensure accuracy of wages, taxes, and deductions
• Handle payroll-related corrections such as returns, voids, and off-cycle payments
• Administer and maintain all payroll tax documentation, including W-2s, 1095-C forms, 1099s, and applicable filings
• Partner cross-functionally with accounting and operations to support contractor setup and payroll processing within the HRIS/payroll system
• Generate, analyze, and report on HR metrics and KPIs, including safety data, to support leadership decision-making
• Maintain compliance reporting and audits, including EEO-1, OSHA 300 logs, workers’ compensation codes, and state/federal filings
• Manage annual filings such as Form 5500 and ensure accuracy across all regulatory submissions
• Develop and maintain affirmative action programs and ensure adherence to applicable regulations
• Conduct new hire onboarding and orientation; manage offboarding and exit interview processes
• Lead workers’ compensation investigations and oversee claims administration
• Maintain and contribute content for internal HR communications, including newsletters and employee updates
• Ensure full compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws and HR best practices

• Experience:Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Human Resources, Business, or Organization Development or degree with appropriate experience.
• Proven, progressive leadership experience in Human Resources positions.
• Specialized training in employment law, compensation, organizational planning, organization development, employee relations, safety, training and preventive labor relations preferred.
• Excellent business acumen, communication skills, ability to critically evaluate situations and employees and provide constructive feedback, high ethical standards and excellent relationship management skills.

Location: Bessemer, AL

Compensation Details: This position offers a competitive base salary.