District Human Resources Manager - Golden Gate

Penske Truck Leasing; San Leandro (CA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 91,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus eligibility

Strong benefits and retirement programs

Job summary

A leading transportation provider is seeking a District Human Resources Manager in San Leandro, CA. The role involves supporting HR functions, including onboarding, talent management, and compliance with employment laws. Candidates should have at least 3 years of HR experience, a bachelor's degree, and excellent communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary and robust benefits, with opportunities for professional development including SHRM certification.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in a Human Resources role or relevant field operations experience.
• Demonstrated presentation and communication skills.
• High level of honesty, integrity, and ethics required.

Responsibilities

• Administer District's New Associate Experience onboarding program.
• Guide team development by coaching leaders on people management.
• Collaborate with departments on staffing levels and workforce planning.

Skills

Effective communication

Analytical skills

People management

Knowledge of employment law

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

SHRM or HRCI certification(s)

Tools

HRIS systems

Job description

Position Summary

We are excited to launch a new position, District Human Resources Manager for Golden Gate, to support our district field teams and collaborate with leadership to execute and implement our 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.

Major Responsibilities

Retention and 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 new associates receive appropriate support during onboarding.
• Identify trends and areas for improvement using information from the onboarding program, exit interviews, and associate feedback.
• Identify and propose solutions to address local retention challenges in collaboration with the Area Human Resources Manager and District Manager.

Talent Management

• Guide District team development by coaching leaders in people management, processes, and associate development.
• Coach supervisors and managers on creating and following through on impactful development plans and discussions for their associates.
• Monitor development plans for 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 the Area training plan.
• Partner with location leaders to ensure associates receive and complete functional training.
• Deliver new supervisor/manager onboarding and 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 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 design a recruiting strategy and prioritize efforts.

Associate and Labor Relations

• Proactively build relationships at locations to support a positive culture and engaging environment.
• Develop and sustain a workplace that mirrors our Employee Value Proposition.
• Advise associates and management on human resources policies, programs, procedures, and collective bargaining agreements.
• Participate in investigations of associate concerns, prepare summaries, and collaborate with the Area HR Manager on recommendations.
• Support Area HR Managers in partnering with Labor Relations, conducting location risk assessments, and reinforcing 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 aligned with 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 central compensation to enact plans to address them.
• Partner with specialized corporate resources for 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 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

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in a Human Resources role (generalist, specialist, recruiting) or relevant field operations experience considered for internal candidates with at least 3 years of success at Penske.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• SHRM or HRCI certification(s) preferred (PHR, SHRM‑CP).
• Some knowledge of employment law and regulatory compliance issues preferred (additional knowledge may be required in certain states such as CA, MA, WA, OR).
• Demonstrated presentation, oral, and written communication skills.
• Ability to collect, compile, and analyze information and data.
• Establish and maintain working relationships.
• Must possess a high level of honesty, integrity, and ethics.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and a basic understanding of enterprise HRIS systems.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel as necessary.
• Ability to travel 30‑50% within home district, including overnight travel based on need.
• Ability to work the required schedule at the specific location required.
• Requirements: complete Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (past employment, education, criminal history) and drug screening.

Benefits

• Robust onboarding plan and strong role development plan to advance HR skills, including support to obtain 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 information; understand instructions or guidelines.
• Stand, walk, sit, touch, handle, feel, reach with hands and arms; occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs / 12 kg.
• Close, distance, peripheral, and depth vision; ability to adjust focus.

Salary

$68,000‑$91,200/yr

Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

About Penske Truck Leasing/Transportation Solutions

Penske Truck Leasing/Transportation Solutions is a premier global transportation provider that delivers essential and innovative transportation, logistics and technology services to help companies and people move forward. With headquarters in Reading, PA, Penske and its associates are driven by a dedication to excellence and a commitment to customer success.

Job Category: Human Resources

Job Family: Human Resources

Address: 10755 Bigge Street

Primary Location: US‑CA‑San Leandro

Employer: Penske Truck Leasing Co., L.P.

Req ID: 2602512