Regional HR Manager

Kenan Advantage Group (KAG); Canton (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Kenan Advantage Group (KAG) in Canton, OH is seeking a Regional Human Resources Manager to serve as a strategic HR Business Partner for field operations. This role partners with operations leadership to enhance organizational effectiveness, leadership capability, and mitigate people-related risks.

The role involves hands-on advising, regular field engagement across locations, driving a consistent, high-performance culture, and delivering leadership training.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of progressive HR experience with employee relations leadership.
• Proven HRBP experience supporting field-based or multi-site operations.
• Knowledge of employment law; familiarity with DOT/FMCSA regulations.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment; regular travel required.
• HR certification (PHR/SPHR/SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner with operations leaders to align people strategies with business goals.
• Build trust-based relationships and act as primary HR advisor for leaders and employees across assigned locations.
• Lead complex employee relations matters, applying policy and employment law to guide leaders toward consistent, compliant solutions.
• Maintain strong field presence to understand workforce dynamics, identify trends, and proactively address risks or opportunities.
• Coach and develop managers to strengthen leadership capability, accountability, and effective people practices.
• Deliver targeted training on leadership, employee relations, and HR fundamentals.
• Ensure fair and consistent application of company policies and standards across all locations.
• Partner with Legal, Safety, and HR teams to address high risk issues and support aligned decision making
• Maintain accurate documentation and safeguard confidentiality in all HR matters.
• Travel regularly (up to 50%) to support the needs of a multisite, field based workforce.

Skills

HRBP experience

Leadership influence

Strong communication

Field based operations

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field

Job description

The Regional Human Resources Manager is a strategic, field based HR Business Partner who works closely with operations leadership to enhance organizational effectiveness, strengthen leadership capability, and mitigate people related risks. This role provides proactive, solutions oriented guidance that supports business performance across multiple locations.

Serving as a trusted advisor, the Regional HR Manager builds strong relationships at all levels and influences decisions through sound judgment, deep knowledge of employment practices, and an understanding of operational realities. The role requires regular field engagement to assess organizational health, anticipate issues, and help leaders create a consistent, high performance culture.

• Partner with operations leaders to align people strategies with business goals and improve organizational performance.
• Build trust based relationships and serve as the primary HR advisor for leaders and employees across assigned locations.
• Lead complex employee relations matters, applying policy and employment law to guide leaders toward consistent, compliant solutions.
• Maintain strong field presence to understand workforce dynamics, identify trends, and proactively address risks or opportunities.
• Coach and develop managers to strengthen leadership capability, accountability, and effective people practices.
• Deliver targeted training on leadership, employee relations, and HR fundamentals.
• Ensure fair and consistent application of company policies and standards across all locations.
• Partner with Legal, Safety, and HR teams to address high risk issues and support aligned decision making
• Maintain accurate documentation and safeguard confidentiality in all HR matters.
• Travel regularly (up to 50%) to support the needs of a multisite, field based workforce.

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 7 to10 years progressive HR experience, including significant employee relations leadership.
• Proven HRBP experience supporting field based or multi site operations; transportation or logistics preferred.
• Strong judgment, communication skills, and ability to influence leaders at all levels.
• Knowledge of employment law; familiarity with DOT/FMCSA regulations.
• Ability to work independently in a fast paced environment; regular travel required.
• HR certification (PHR/SPHR/SHRM CP/SHRM SCP) preferred.

Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and skills required of associates so classified. Management retains the right to assign or reassign duties at any time. Job description is subject to change. All employees of the Company are expected to:

1.Promote positive work habits including effective and timely communication, teamwork and respect for co-workers.

2.Provide constructive guidance to other employees and representatives of third parties.

3.Contribute to providing the highest quality of products and services to customers.

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