Area Manager - Human Resources

Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.; Illinois; Sur place; USD 98 000 - 123 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Great Health Benefits (zero-premium)

Vision & Dental

Disability Insurance

401k with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Résumé du poste

Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. is seeking an Area Manager - Human Resources in Forest View, IL.

This role leads the HR function for the area service centers, guiding employee relations, onboarding, and policy implementation to maximize engagement and service excellence. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or HR, 5+ years in HR management, and knowledge of labor relations in transportation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration/Human Resources or related field.
• PHR or SPHR certification preferred.
• 5+ years of experience as a Human Resources Manager.
• Experience with labor relations in the transportation industry.
• Knowledge of DOT regulations, federal/state/local employment law.

Responsabilités

• Provide guidance for employee relations and policy/procedure application, including onboarding and progressive discipline.
• Guide day-to-day employee decisions in line with OD values and service excellence.
• Monitor labor relations issues and improve management-employee communication.
• Collaborate with Corporate HR recruiting to engage local schools/colleges at job fairs and events.
• Recruit, interview, and support Service Center Managers in filling openings and succession planning.
• Manage onboarding and orientation with regional HR and corporate input.
• Address questions on benefits, pay, and time-off policies.
• Support FMLA/disability processes with corporate leave teams.
• Provide training and leadership development; advise on WorkDay processes.

Connaissances

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Facilitation

Coaching skills

Microsoft Office

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration/Human Resources

Outils

WorkDay

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

## Area Manager - Human ResourcesApply: Forest View, IL: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: December 14, 2026 (30+ days left to apply): R-2026-4408At Old Dominion, we don't just move freight—we help businesses keep their promises. As one of the nation's leading LTL carriers, we've earned our reputation by putting people first, delivering premium service, and staying true to the values that have guided us for more than 90 years. Our PROMISES values shape how we work, our family culture shapes how we treat one another, and our commitment to being the Best in the Game drives everything we do. If you're looking for more than just a job, you'll find a career built on trust, teamwork, and opportunity at OD. Leads the Human Resources function for their respective area service centers by providing guidance for employee relations, ensuring consistent policy and procedure application, including progressive discipline, problem resolution, leadership development classes and on-boarding to maximize employee engagement. **Primary Responsibilities*** Provide guidance for employee relations, ensuring consistent policy and procedure application, including progressive discipline, problem resolution and on-boarding to maximize employee engagement* Guide day-to-day decisions about employees and foster behaviors which are consistent with OD’s values and service excellence expectations* Proactively monitor employee/labor relations issues, ensuring effective communication with employees, enhancing management-employee interaction* Assist Corporate HR recruiting group in establishing and maintaining relationships with local high schools and colleges by participating in job fairs and recruiting events* Recruit, interview, and work with Service Center Managers in filling open positions and support with the Succession Planning process* Manage the employee onboarding and orientation process, including conducting sessions and working with the Regional HRD Manager and corporate management to advise of needed changes* Handle and respond to questions regarding benefits, pay and time-off policies, etc.* Provide local level support for FMLA/disability process adherence with corporate HR leave of absence team* Assist Corporate HR benefits, leave of absence and compensation groups with implementation of programs* Provide counsel and leadership in human resources decisions, procedures and programs, act as a liaison for feedback and communication between the regional HR manager and the regional operations management team* Create and facilitate employee and leadership training on an ongoing basis* Provide guidance and training on WorkDay processes **Job Qualifications**Education:* Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration/Human Resources Management and/or related field* PHR or SPHR certification preferredExperience:* 5 years of experience as a Human Resources Manager* Experience with labor relations in the transportation industry* Knowledge of DOT regulations preferred* Working knowledge of federal, state, and local employment law* Demonstrated interpersonal, organizational, facilitation and coaching skills* Demonstrated creative problem solving and sound decision-making* Excellent verbal and written communication skills* Proficient with Microsoft Office **Compensation Range:**The referenced salary range is based on the Company's good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training, skill level, and state/local wage requirements.($98,071-$122,588)**Working Days:**Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,**Working Shift:**Morning Work days/shifts may change based on scheduling and business needs and are provided as guidelines at the time of posting. Join the OD Family Today! As a Full Time member of our Family, you and your family are eligible to receive:* Great Health Benefits including a Zero premium medical plan for employee only coverage* Vision & Dental* Short Term & Long Term Disability* Flex Spending Accounts* 401k Retirement plan with company match and additional company annual discretionary match opportunity* Life Insurance* Wellness Program* 12 Days Paid Time Off* 9 Paid Holidays including a birthday holiday* Tuition Reimbursement for Drivers and Technicians* Training and growth opportunities to build a career* We prioritize our OD family of employees* Ability to advance through our promote from within philosophy* National Career Opportunities Available at our 260+ service centersOld Dominion Freight Line, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, and/or gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, military status, Vietnam Era and/or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law(s).