HR Manager

Human Resources Manager (HR & Compliance)

Job Summary

The Human Resources Manager leads HR function
with a balanced emphasis on Compliance (40%), People Operations (30%), and
Recruiting (30%). Operating within a construction/trucking context, this role
partners with leadership and field teams to ensure regulatory adherence,
strengthen a high-trust, safety-first culture of accountability, and drive
effective talent acquisition. The position is hands-on and requires sound
judgment, executive-level communication, and the ability to initiate and deliver
projects independently while collaborating closely with our PEO and Safety.

Duties & Responsibilities

Compliance (40%)

• Establish and oversee the HR compliance framework,
  including policy governance, training cadence, internal audits,
  documentation standards, and corrective action plans; ensure alignment
  with federal and Arizona regulations (e.g., FLSA, ADA, FMLA).
  
• Partner with Safety and the PEO on incident/accident
  response, investigations, documentation quality, and timely execution of
  corrective actions.
  
• Oversee DOT/FMCSA–related HR requirements (e.g., driver
  qualification files, MVR reviews, Clearinghouse queries, medical cards)
  and coordinate drug/alcohol testing administration with third-party
  providers; maintain compliance calendars and expiration tracking.
  
• Ensure I-9/E-Verify integrity through periodic
  self-audits; advise on classification, overtime, wage and hour, and leave
  administration.
  
• Lead PEO governance for HR compliance, payroll
  accuracy, benefits administration, handbook alignment, and quarterly
  service/audit reviews; coordinate responses to regulatory or customer
  compliance inquiries.
  

People Operations (30%)

• Advise leadership on organization design, performance
  management, investigations, and separations; ensure documentation is
  consistent, accurate, and defensible.
  
• Develop and track manager and employee training (HR
  fundamentals, anti-harassment, supervisory essentials, compliance
  refreshers) to verified completion.
  
• Improve operational workflows across onboarding,
  payroll inputs, personnel file maintenance, and HRIS data integrity;
  establish metrics and audit routines.
  
• Communicate policies and expectations clearly and
  professionally to both office and field teams.
  

Recruiting (30%)

• Own the recruiting function end-to-end (sole
  lead): workforce planning, sourcing, screening, interviewing, selection,
  offers, and onboarding handoff.
  
• Build sustainable pipelines for field roles through
  referrals, trade schools, community partners, and targeted local
  advertising; engage agencies selectively.
  
• Maintain a professional candidate experience while
  meeting time-to-fill targets and improving 90-day retention for priority
  roles.
  

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Human Resources experience within construction and/or
  trucking/transportation, with a clear understanding of field operations
  and compliance requirements.
  
• Recent roles weighted toward HR compliance, including
  audits, documentation standards, and corrective action planning.
  
• Executive-level communication and professional
  presence; operates effectively with minimal guidance at the leadership
  interface.
  
• Hands-on leader and self-starter who takes
  ownership of new initiatives and delivers results.
  

Required Skills & Abilities

• Working knowledge of OSHA interface (in partnership
  with Safety/PEO), DOT/FMCSA, wage and hour, leave laws, and Arizona
  employment regulations.
  
• Experience with PEO administration, HRIS, E-Verify,
  FMCSA Clearinghouse, and rigorous recordkeeping practices.
  
• Excellent written and verbal communication; strong
  interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict-resolution capabilities.
  
• Superior organization, attention to detail, and
  analytical problem-solving; able to prioritize and delegate appropriately.
  
• Demonstrated integrity, professionalism, and
  confidentiality.
  
• Fluency in English required; Spanish bilingual
  preferred.
  
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to
  learn HRIS/ATS tools quickly.
  

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business
  Administration, or a related field required.
  
• 7–10 years of progressive HR experience, including
  3+ years in compliance-intensive environments (construction/trucking
  strongly preferred).
  
• Prior PEO experience preferred.
  
• SHRM-CP/SCP or PHR/SPHR preferred.
  

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods working at a computer and desk.
  
• Ability to lift up to 15 pounds on occasion.
  
• Ability to access and navigate departments across
  company facilities.