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Are you a HR leader with a passion for business strategy? If so, we want to talk to you. In this role, you will partner with managers, supervisors, and employees on policies, procedures, employee relations, labor relations, and compliance initiatives across assigned First Student locations. You will serve as a trusted HR partner to field operations, providing support on employee issues, investigations, workforce planning, recruiting strategies, training, and organizational development. This hybrid role requires regular travel to locations throughout Southern California, Arizona, Colorado, and Utah to support field operations, business objectives, and regional HR initiatives.\nThis is a great opportunity to enhance your skill set, build strong partnerships with operational leaders, and contribute to a dynamic and growing organization.\nLocation Preference:\nCandidates located in Southern California or Arizona are preferred due to the travel requirements of the territory.\nWe Offer:\nSalary Range: $95,000 - $130,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.\n\nComprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage\n401(k) with company match\nPaid holidays and paid time off\nAccess to earned wages before payday through Chime® MyPay at Work™\nSalt® employee rewards and savings program\nOpportunities for professional growth and career advancement\nJob Responsibilities:\nMaintains favorable and effective employee and labor relations within the assigned area.\nEnsures effective implementation and administration of corporate and regional HR policies.\nCreates recommendations related to workforce planning and organizational development.\nProvides leadership and guidance to field operations in the areas of dispute resolution, labor contract administration, employee handbook interpretation, and policy compliance.\nConducts training programs that address First Student needs, including performance management, interviewing, employee relations, and employment law.\nOversees implementation of HR programs and monitors results.\nConducts workplace investigations and maintains thorough documentation related to employee relations matters.\nPartners with operational leadership to support staffing strategies, workforce planning, and employee engagement initiatives.\nActs as recruiting coordinator for the region.\nVisits locations on a periodic and as-needed basis to support field operations and business objectives.\nBuilds effective relationships with employees and leaders at all levels of the organization.\nMinimum Requirements\nBachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.\nMinimum of five years of diverse Human Resources experience with broad knowledge of recruiting, employment, compensation, organizational planning, employee relations, labor relations, and training and development.\nStrong employee relations experience, including conducting workplace investigations and maintaining thorough documentation, required.\nExperience supporting field operations and partnering directly with operational leaders preferred.\nMulti-facility experience desired.\nStrong administrative, organizational, and time-management skills.\nExcellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels of the organization.\nAbility to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.\nComputer literate.\nAbility and willingness to travel throughout the assigned region.\nWork Environment:\nHybrid role consisting of approximately two remote workdays and three days of field support per week.\nRegular travel required throughout Southern California, Arizona, Colorado, and Utah.\nApply today, for an exciting and challenging position within the First Family!\nWe aspire to have a culture where all people are First. We strive to attract and retain a diverse workforce therefore 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 is also committed to providing a drug-free workplace. First is an equal opportunity employer and by doing so we will sustain and promote an inclusive culture that supports future growth for all.\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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