Regional Human Resources Manager

Saia; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established logistics and transportation company is seeking a dedicated Human Resources professional to lead HR initiatives across regional areas. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape HR strategies while ensuring compliance with labor laws and fostering a positive workplace culture. You'll collaborate closely with management to implement effective HR programs, support employee development, and drive retention strategies. If you're passionate about enhancing employee experiences and building a strong organizational culture, this position offers a pathway to make a significant impact in a thriving industry.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive HR management experience required.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage HR programs including staffing, benefits, and employee relations.
• Oversee compliance with labor laws and conduct employee meetings.

Skills

Human Resources Management

Employee Relations

Performance Management

Labor Law Compliance

Training and Development

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources

Job description

Ready To Go Further?

Saia is a different kind of logistics and transportation company. We do things the right way. You‘ll see it in our commitment to our people, customers, and community. You‘ll feel it in the support you get on day one –from leadership and from your team. A job with Saia is packed with opportunity –from learning new skills and advancing to competitive compensation and great benefits. It's all here and it’s exactly what going further is all about.

Position Summary

Serves as the primary human resources contact for employees in one or more regional areas. Collaborates with management to formulate and execute human resources strategies in support of business objectives.

Major Tasks and Responsibilities

• Manages the execution and delivery of human resources programs and policies, including staffing, benefits, employee relations, training, and safety programs.
• Oversees employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.
• Provides guidance and coaching to leadership on the performance management process.
• Works with field and corporate teams to unify human resources practices across the organization.
• Ensures locations are compliant with labor laws and regulatory compliance.
• Assists in the design and implementation of employee retention strategies.
• Coordinates quarterly visits to regional facilities and conducts employee meetings.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive human resources management or generalist experience.
• Federal, state, and local employment law knowledge.
• Willingness to travel 50% or more of the time.

Benefits

At Saia, your success is our success! That’s why we work hard to provide you with what you need to build an awesome career. We are committed to rewarding superior employee performance so that when you work hard, your achievements won’t go unnoticed.

Make Your Move

At Saia, our people are the reason we’ve been successful for over a century in the industry. Together, we’ve created a positive culture that’s driven by our core values – like dignity and respect, a customer-first approach, safety and more. With hundreds of terminals across the country and growing, we’re always looking for more collaborative and motivated individuals to join our team. So, if you’re ready to put your career on a solid path, let’s go further.

Saia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.