Regional HR Manager- Corporate

Auto Warehousing Company, Inc.; Tacoma (WA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Auto discounts

Fitness reimbursement

401(k) with company contribution

Paid holidays

Floating holidays

Vacation leave

Sick leave

Bereavement leave

Jury duty leave

Job summary

Auto Warehousing Company, Inc. seeks a Regional HR Manager to partner with operations leadership across the region, guiding HR practices and ensuring lawful, fair employment while aligning with company goals.

The role emphasizes talent management, employee relations, and organizational development to support operational excellence in vehicle logistics. The organization values a proactive, collaborative leadership approach and offers a broad benefits package, including healthcare, life/AD&D,

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in business or related field.
• Minimum of five years of progressive HR experience including employee relations, labor relations, management coaching, and implementation of HR programs and initiatives.
• Minimum of five years of experience supporting a unionized workforce, including grievance administration and labor-management.
• Professional HR certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP); PHRca preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws, including California, Oregon, and Washington employment regulations, as well as compensation, organizational development, training, and employee relations practices.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively at all organizational levels
• Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with professionalism, sound judgment, and discretion
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and HRIS systems
• Collaborative, service-oriented leadership style with the ability to balance business objectives, associate needs, and operational priorities
• Ability and willingness to travel regularly throughout assigned regions by car, train, or air, and flexibility to adjust work schedules as business needs require

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement HR goals, systems, and processes with facility leadership.
• Administer policies and process improvements for consistency and efficiency across assigned facilities.
• Lead associate engagement surveys and cultural improvement initiatives.
• Provide guidance on workplace issues, policies, and procedures.
• Conduct impartial HR investigations and support disciplinary actions.
• Oversee recruiting strategies and staffing plans to attract qualified associates.
• Review background checks and pre-employment screenings.
• Maintain organization charts and labor hour tracking.
• Ensure timely submission of HR reports to management and agencies.
• Support safety programs and monitor compliance with labor laws.

Skills

Employee relations

Labor relations

Management coaching

HR programs

HR compliance

HR certification

Communication

Interpersonal skills

HRIS

Microsoft Office

Travel willingness

Education

Associate's degree in business

PHR/SPHR/SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP certification

PHRca preferred

Tools

HRIS systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

AWC is hiring a Regional HR Manager for our Corporate Office location in Tacoma WA with a hybrid work setting, including 3 days a week at our Tacoma office. This is a salaried position $100,000-$125,000 plus yearly Bonus eligible. The successful candidate's actual pay will be based on various factors, such as qualifications, experience, internal equity, and market considerations.

AWC offers a generous benefits package supporting both physical and mental wellbeing. Benefits include health insurance for associates, spouses and children; basic life and AD&D insurance; disability insurance; EAP; auto discounts; fitness reimbursement; a 401K plan with company contribution; and several voluntary benefits. AWC corporate staff have paid holidays, floating holidays, vacation and sick accruals, bereavement leave and jury duty leave.

Summary

The Regional Human Resource Manager (RHRM) serves as a strategic partner to operations leadership within the region, providing guidance and support in all areas of human resources to drive business success. This role is responsible for aligning HR practices with company goals, fostering a positive and engaging workplace culture, and ensuring compliance with employment laws and company policies. By leading talent management, employee relations, and organizational development initiatives, the RHRM helps build a high-performing workforce that supports operational excellence in the automotive industry.

AWC is family-owned and operated. Our vision: We are committed to being North America's leader in finished vehicle logistics. Our mission: Our responsibility is to service customer vehicles safely, efficiently, with quality and pride. Our values: We treat others as they want to be treated. The RHRM guides, promotes, and supports these vision, mission, and values.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Partners with facility leadership to develop and implement HR goals, systems, and processes that support business success.
• Recommends and administers policies, procedures, and process improvements to ensure consistency and efficiency across assigned facilities.
• Collaborates on associate engagement survey follow-up and cultural improvement initiatives.
• Keeps management informed of associate issues, trends, and risks that could affect operations.
• Conducts HR audits at facilities and staffing agencies to ensure compliance with company policies and legal requirements.
• Provides guidance to associates and supervisors on workplace issues, policies, and procedures.
• Conducts thorough impartial investigations and collaborates on disciplinary and termination actions, ensuring fairness, documentation, and legal compliance.
• Supports facility safety programs by reviewing safety meetings, inspections, and logs, and ensuring timely reporting of incidents.
• Protects company and associate interests by monitoring compliance with labor laws and regulations.
• Safeguards confidentiality and demonstrates professionalism in all HR matters.
• Supports collective bargaining and union grievance processes.
• Communicates policy updates and HR-related information to associates.
• Partners with the recruiting team to oversee recruiting strategies and staffing plans to attract and retain qualified associates.
• Reviews and approves background checks and pre-employment screenings.
• Manages temporary labor providers, maintaining records to meet company guidelines and business needs.
• Maintains organization charts, labor hour tracking, and related workforce reports.
• Ensures accuracy and timely submission of facility HR reports.
• Records and tracks associate status changes and other HR transactions.
• Provides support in preparing reports for management and external agencies.
• Works cross-functionally to address business needs and support company initiatives.
• Responds to inquiries from associates, managers, and candidates, providing excellent service and fostering teamwork.
• Demonstrates initiative, adaptability, and commitment to learning new skills.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Associate's degree in business or related field
• Minimum of five years of progressive HR experience, including employee relations, labor relations, management coaching, and implementation of HR programs and initiatives
• Minimum of five years of experience supporting a unionized workforce, including grievance administration and labor-management
• Professional HR certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP); PHRca preferred
• Strong working knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws, including California, Oregon, and Washington employment regulations, as well as compensation, organizational development, training, and employee relations practices
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively at all organizational levels
• Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with professionalism, sound judgment, and discretion
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and HRIS systems
• Collaborative, service-oriented leadership style with the ability to balance business objectives, associate needs, and operational priorities
• Ability and willingness to travel regularly throughout assigned regions by car, train, or air, and flexibility to adjust work schedules as business needs require

Work Environment

• Office environment with extended periods of sitting, computer use, and occasional public speaking.
• Although the position is in Tacoma, Washington, domestic and international travel is required up to 30% of the time.
• This position is currently hybrid, allowing for both remote and in-office work. The hybrid schedule is subject to change at any time at the direction of management.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees assigned to this position.

Equal Employment Opportunity

AWC is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other protected class with respect to employment opportunities.