HR Manager

• Agility: Efficiently manage human resource operations across multiple locations and states, offering prompt and informed guidance on a comprehensive array of HR matters.
• Relationship Leadership: Establish a regular cadence of communication that deepens trust, strengthens culture, and elevates teamwork and collaboration
• Time on the Road: Travel 20–30% to conduct branch visits, deliver leader training, and investigate/resolve employee relations matters.
• Adaptability & Proactivity: Identify opportunities to streamline, scale, and continuously improve processes in a dynamic growth environment.

• →HR Operations: Serve as the primary HR support for assigned regions; administer benefits; ensure HRIS accuracy.
• →Compliance & Risk: Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws; manage leave and DOT requirements; keep personnel files audit‑ready.

·         Onboarding: Deliver a welcoming, well‑structured onboarding experience.

• →Employee Relations & Performance: Provide support to employees and managers; resolve issues; be a resource for performance management and coaching.
• →Culture & Engagement: Support recognition, team‑building, and other initiatives that reinforce Axis values and morale.
• →Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Work closely with operations, safety, finance, and other partners to align HR programs with business needs.
• →Lifecycle Management: Manage day‑to‑day HR activities from onboarding through separation, ensuring consistent, high‑quality experiences.
• →Navigate Needs: Under the direction of leadership take ownership of designated HR areas; drive positive metrics; implement clear tracking and reporting.
• →Recruitment: As needed, assist with recruitment related duties such as conducting pre-employment screenings and creating offer letters.

• Education: Bachelor’s in HR, Business, Management, Communications, or related field; PHR or SHRM‑CP preferred.
• Experience: 5+ years of progressive HR experience supporting multi‑state teams in fast‑paced environments; strong foundation in state and federal laws (California experience preferred); DOT compliance experience a plus.

·         Technical Know‑How: Broad HR expertise across compliance, compensation & benefits, onboarding, training & development, performance management, employee relations, and leave administration; HRIS proficiency (Rippling preferred).

• Core Skills: Exceptional communication, relationship‑building, and problem‑solving; organized, detail‑oriented, and tech‑savvy.
• Mindset: Adaptable, proactive, and passionate about positive employee experiences.