District Human Resources Manager

Penske Truck Leasing; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Strong benefits

Company service vehicle

Job summary

Penske Truck Leasing is excited to announce the opening for a District Human Resources Manager in Nashville, TN. This position is vital in supporting district operations and collaborating on HR strategies. The ideal candidate will bring at least three years of HR experience and a Bachelor’s degree, alongside strong communication and leadership skills.

This role offers competitive pay, a robust benefits package, and opportunities for career advancement. Applicants should be prepared for travel as 30-50% of the time will be spent in the field.

Qualifications

• 3 years in HR roles; operations experience considered for internal candidates.
• SHRM or HRCI certifications preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Administer onboarding programs for new associates.
• Guide development through coaching leaders.
• Collaborate on staffing strategies and workforce planning.

Skills

HR functional experience

Strong presentation skills

Analytical skills

Integrity and ethics

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

HRIS systems

Job description

Position Summary

We are excited to launch a new position, District Human Resources Manager, to support our district field teams and collaborate with leadership to execute and implement human capital strategy. At Penske, we look for dedicated individuals who thrive in a collaborative environment. If you have HR functional experience and skills, e.g., managing associate performance, leading difficult discussions, developing associates, and anticipating evolving business, we are interested in hearing from you, including if this experience was gained during time spent in a Penske operational role.

Location

214 Hermitage Avenue, Nashville, TN 37210.

Major Responsibilities

Retention & New Associate Experience

• Administer and facilitate the District’s New Associate Experience onboarding program.
• Lead, coach, and support the onboarding Ambassadors throughout the district.
• Support and train managers to ensure the new associates are provided the appropriate support during their onboarding experience.
• Identify trends and areas for improvement with information gained from the onboarding program, exit interviews, associate feedback, etc.
• Identify and propose solutions to address local retention challenges in collaboration with your Area Human Resources Manager and District Manager.

Talent Management

• Guide District team development through coaching leaders in people management, process, and functional associate development.
• Coach supervisors and managers on the creation and follow through of impactful development plans and discussions for their associates.
• Monitor development plans to ensure progress and elevate to District Manager if course correction is needed.
• Prepare documents and reports for district-level succession planning and quarterly talent review discussions.
• Execute on the Area training plan.
• Partner with location leaders to ensure associates receive and complete functional training.
• Deliver new supervisor/manager onboarding role training.
• Facilitate just-in-time training and coaching of leaders during mid-year check‑ins, annual performance reviews, and merit process.
• Ensure technical training occurs consistently across the workforce.

Talent Acquisition and Workforce Planning

• Collaborate with all departments to identify and propose appropriate staffing levels based on analysis of growth trends and workforce planning tools.
• Provide staffing support to leadership by collaborating on recruiting efforts, including building local technical school, university and college partnerships.
• Create a connection between the field recruiters and the District Manager to plan a recruiting strategy and prioritize efforts.

Associate and Labor Relations

• Proactively build relationships at locations that help support a positive culture and engaging environment.
• Develop and sustain a workplace that mirrors our Employee Value Proposition.
• Advise associates and management on the interpretation of human resources policies, programs, procedures, and collective bargaining agreements.
• Participate in investigations of associate concerns, prepare summaries, and collaborate with Area HR Manager on recommendations.
• Support Area HR Managers in partnering with Labor Relations, conducting location risk assessments, and reinforcing the goals of Positive Associate Relations training.

HR Expertise & Compliance

• Remain aware of employment laws applicable to locations, including state and local paid sick leave laws.
• Effectively communicate and follow up to maintain required legal compliance through regular analysis and ensure consistent practices are followed according to Penske policies.
• Focus on compensation parity, wage‑hour, I‑9 and Associate Handbook acknowledgment compliance.
• Ensure all company and legally mandated training obligations are met including Harassment Prevention, Reasonable Suspicion and Workplace Violence.
• Escalate compensation issues to the Area HR Manager and work with centralized compensation to enact plans to address.
• Partner with specialized corporate resources for issues such as diversity & inclusion, leave of absence, accommodations, benefits, unemployment, workers compensation, and safety.

Acquisitions & New Business Opportunities

• Lead the integration, execution and follow‑up needed to successfully assimilate new associates into our culture.
• Provide ongoing support of the integration process with consistent onsite meetings, onboarding, staffing and training.

Other Projects and Tasks As Assigned By Supervisor

As directed by the District Manager, the District Human Resources Manager will undertake additional projects and tasks as assigned.

Job Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in an HR role (generalist, specialist, recruiting); relevant field operations experience will be considered for internal candidates with at least 3 years of demonstrated success with Penske.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• SHRM or HRCI Certifications (e.g., PHR, SHRM‑CP) preferred.
• Knowledge of employment law and regulatory compliance preferred.
• Strong presentation, oral and written communication skills; ability to convey compelling messages.
• Ability to collect, compile, and analyze information and data.
• Establish and maintain working relationships.
• High level of honesty, integrity, and ethics.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and a basic understanding of enterprise‑wide HRIS systems.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel as necessary.
• Travel 30‑50% within home district including overnight travel as needed; primary work location will be a field location.
• Ability to meet the required schedule and work at the specific location required.
• Complete Penske employment application, background investigation and drug screening.

How Penske takes care of you

• This role includes a robust onboarding plan and a strong role development plan to help you advance your HR skills, including achievement of SHRM‑CP/HRCI‑PHR certification within 12 months of accepting the position.
• Competitive salary, bonus eligibility, strong benefits and retirement programs, and a company service vehicle.

Physical Requirements

• Read; communicate verbally and/or in written form; remember and analyze certain information; and understand specific instructions or guidelines.
• Stand, walk, sit, use hands to handle, touch, and reach; occasionally lift or move up to 25 lbs (12 kg).
• Maintain clear, distance, peripheral, and depth vision and adjust focus as needed.

Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer.