Senior HR Manager - People Ops, Culture & Compliance

Buchanan Hauling and Rigging, Inc.; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off and paid holidays

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Buchanan Hauling & Rigging, Inc. in Fort Wayne, IN, seeks a hands-on Human Resources Manager to lead daily HR operations, support employee development, and partner with leadership on HR initiatives.

The role suits an experienced HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, balances strategic work with day-to-day tasks, and enhances the employee experience.

Join a team that values Determination, Integrity, Safety, and Community while shaping the culture across multiple locations.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive human resources experience.
• Bachelor's degree in HR, business administration, or a related field, or equivalent relevant work experience.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws, HR best practices, and employee relations.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and develop team members.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong problem-solving, critical-thinking, and decision-making abilities.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and HR information systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee daily human resources operations, ensuring consistent, compliant, and employee-focused practices across the organization.
• Supervise, coach, and develop HR team members while providing oversight of employee leave administration, recruiting activities, and HR reporting.
• Partner with leadership to provide guidance on employee relations, performance management, policy interpretation, corrective actions, and terminations.
• Manage employee relations investigations and concerns, ensuring timely resolution, appropriate documentation, and confidentiality.
• Develop and support employee training, leadership development, and engagement initiatives that encourage professional growth and strengthen company culture.
• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes, systems, and technology to increase efficiency and enhance the employee experience.
• Monitor HR trends, analyze key performance metrics, and provide actionable insights and recommendations to leadership.
• Ensure compliance with applicable employment laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Promote Buchanan's core values of Determination, Integrity, Safety, and Community throughout the organization.

Skills

HR leadership

Employee relations

Communication

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Discretion

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Equivalent work experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

HRIS (Paycor or similar)

Job description

Buchanan Hauling & Rigging, Inc. in Fort Wayne, IN, seeks a hands-on Human Resources Manager to lead daily HR operations, support employee development, and partner with leadership on HR initiatives.

The role suits an experienced HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, balances strategic work with day-to-day tasks, and enhances the employee experience.

Join a team that values Determination, Integrity, Safety, and Community while shaping the culture across multiple locations.