SummaryJoin a dynamic and people focused team where you can make a meaningful impact across the employee experience. As a Human Resources Generalist of Transportation, you will play a key role in supporting recruiting, onboarding, benefits administration, employee relations, and HR compliance while serving as a trusted resource for Associates and leadership at all levels of the organization. You will help drive engagement, support day-to-day HR operations, and contribute to initiatives that enhance processes, technology, and overall team effectiveness across Transportation, Fleet Maintenance, Logistics, Distribution, and Customer Service. This role is ideal for a collaborative, solutions driven HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about supporting people, continuous improvement, and organizational success.
The salary range for this position is $68,000 - $102,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications with annual bonus available (variable depending on performance).
In addition to the base salary, Perdue offers a competitive benefits package, including medical/Rx, 401(k) with employer match after 1 year, critical illness, accident insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, optional group life insurance, short-term and long-term disability protection, flexible spending accounts and paid time off.
Principal Essential Duties & Responsibilities- Participate in conflict resolution in the workplace and address Associate concerns promptly.
- Conduct investigations and foster a harmonious, team-oriented environment.
- Provide coaching and counseling to supervisory personnel to improve their ability to effectively direct the workforce.
- Ensure consistent policy application in issue resolution and provide training to supervisory personnel on policies and procedures.
- Assist with or manage orientation of new hires, including employee data entry and maintenance.
- Schedule, conduct, facilitate, audit, and identify new methods to improve new hire orientation.
- Manage onboarding for leaders in assigned departments, including culture, training, and company information.
- Assist with recruitment and pre-employment activities.
- Achieve measurable results that demonstrate improvement in hiring ratio (applicants vs. hires).
- Develop a talent pipeline within the region as the employer of choice and build community relationships (Vo-Tech Schools, State Agencies, DOL, etc.).
- Create innovative methods to improve the recruitment process and applicant experience.
- Make recommendations to management, implement approved changes, measure, audit, and report results.
- Provide support in Benefits, Compensation, Evaluations & Goal Setting, Training & Development, Recruiting, and Turnover & Retention.
- Identify training needs, coordinate workshops, and facilitate or support development opportunities.
- Provide mentorship and feedback to Associates and Leaders to support skill development.
- Manage Peer, Management, and IRB Review processes for assigned departments.
- Identify, design, train, implement, and audit new methods to reduce turnover.
- Develop, implement, evaluate, and improve recruiting processes for non-exempt and exempt positions.
- Maintain required associate staffing as directed by Operations (Drivers, Fleet Technicians, Maintenance Mechanics, Leaders, etc.).
Minimum Education and Experience- Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent related work experience in Human Resources or Business Administration.
- 3-5 years of Human Resources experience.
- Proven knowledge of laws surrounding recruiting, pre-employment, ADA, EEOC, DOL, and OFCCP.
- Demonstrated success in innovative recruitment methods that reduced turnover.
- Ability to plan ahead over a 1- to 3-year time span.
- Ability to multi-task and organize multiple protocols and projects to meet deadlines.
- Strong analytical skills to resolve problems at both strategic and functional levels.
- Strong customer service orientation and ability to communicate effectively at all organizational levels.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Commitment to team performance, effective coaching, and demonstrated teamwork skills.
- Regular travel to other facilities and plants for meetings and Company business.
Preferred Education and Experience- Human Resources experience in transportation, warehousing, or logistics.
Physical Requirements and Environmental Factors- Perform mostly sedentary work with occasional movement to other offices or buildings.
- Move light equipment or supplies as needed.
- Access files, supplies, and equipment.
- Work in an office, open-partitioned cubicle environment.
- Travel extensively, up to 50% at times (driving, riding, flying, hotels, and highly populated locations).
- Occasionally work outside in yard and garage environments (tractor trailers, shop tools, moving machinery).
- Work in varying conditions: dry, wet, hot, cold, windy, humid, day or night.
- Work in environments with loud noises.
- Wear and use protective and safety equipment as directed by the Company.
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