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Candidates must reside in the Hartford, CT area or be willing to relocate to the area before starting.\nFirst Student is seeking an experienced Area Human Resources Manager to provide HR leadership and support across multiple operating locations. This position partners with regional and local leaders on employee relations, labor relations, workplace investigations, compliance, and employee development.\nYou will support teams that include drivers, monitors/aides, technicians, administrative employees, and management staff.\nWork Location and Travel Requirements\nCandidates must reside in the Hartford, CT area or be willing to relocate before starting.\nResidence within driving local distance of a First Student location is preferred.\nThe hybrid arrangement combines work from home or an operating location with regular in-person visits.\nMaintain a site presence at all assigned area locations based on employee and business needs.\nTravel throughout the assigned Connecticut and New England territory is required.\nKey Responsibilities\nAdvise regional and location leaders on employee relations, dispute resolution, policy interpretation, performance management, leave administration, and compensation.\nSupport labor relations, including grievance handling and labor contract administration, in partnership with management and labor counsel.\nMaintain regular contact with assigned locations to build effective relationships with employees and managers.\nConduct fair, thorough workplace investigations and support responses to agency complaints and internal or external audits.\nCoach managers on addressing employee concerns consistently and appropriately.\nSupport compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, including wage-and-hour requirements.\nPartner with Talent Acquisition on hiring initiatives and staffing needs associated with new operations.\nDeliver training on employee relations, performance management, and employment practices.\nDevelop employee engagement action plans and monitor progress.\nSupport leadership development, organizational changes, and location openings and closings.\nImplement HR initiatives and report results to regional leadership.\nRequired Qualifications\nBachelor’s degree in Human Resources.\nAt least five years of HR experience, including employee relations, labor relations, employment law, and training and development.\nExperience supporting unionized workforces and managing labor relations.\nResidence in the Hartford, CT area or willingness to relocate before starting.\nAbility to travel and maintain a regular site presence at all assigned area locations.\nWorking knowledge of employment laws and wage-and-hour requirements.\nStrong written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and administrative skills.\nSound judgment and the ability to handle sensitive information confidentially.\nProficiency with standard office software and HR systems.\nAbility to work independently, manage competing priorities, and partner effectively with employees and leaders.\nPreferred: Experience providing HR support across multiple operating locations.\nCompensation and Benefits\nAnnual salary of $115,000-$125,000, depending on experience\nMedical, dental, and vision coverage\n401(k) retirement plan with company match\nPaid time off, paid sick time, and paid holidays\nAccess to earned-wage and employee rewards programs\nProfessional development and career advancement opportunities\nA supportive, collaborative work environment\nBenefits and programs are subject to eligibility and applicable plan terms.\nApply Today\nSubmit your resume to join First Student and support the employees who deliver safe, dependable transportation for our communities.\nFirst Student strives to attract and retain a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. First Student is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a drug-free workplace.\nLanguage Requirement\nThis role requires English proficiency. Federal, state, and local requirements, including U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, require training, safety communications, company policies, employment documents, and other job-related communications be conducted in English.\n\nFirst for a reason:\nAt First Student, we are a family of 60,000+ employees who take pride in safely transporting more than 5 million students and passengers to and from their destinations each day! Our family of brands include Transco, Total Transportation, Maggies Paratransit, and GVC II. Our employees are at the forefront of safety and innovation; they create and implement the most advanced training and technology the transportation industry has to offer.\nIn the state of Washington, all technician and driving positions, including but not limited to van drivers and any other position requiring employees to drive a company-owned vehicle, are considered safety-sensitive and are therefore subject to drug and alcohol testing, including cannabis.\nAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. First is also committed to providing a drug-free workplace. First will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, and any other fair chance law. 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