HR/Payroll - HR Business Partner

Human Resources Business Partner

Oak Harbor Freight Lines is an established, successful regional trucking company covering Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Nevada, Utah, Arizona & California. As a premier carrier offering superior service, we are always interested in exceptional people with excellent skills who strive to always achieve their best. Join us as a Human Resources Business Partner.

The Human Resources Business Partner strategically partners within Oak Harbor Freight Lines to support Oak Harbor’s Vision, the HR Mission and our culture of employee engagement.  The HRBP is an HR subject matter expert and a trusted advisor to leaders and management on all HR-related topics.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Proactively partner within Oak Harbor Departments on HR programs, activities and technology, ensuring successful outcomes. 
• Perform as subject matter expert and escalation resource for, employee relations, benefits, workers compensation, leaves and new hire orientation.
• Ensure HR matters are handled consistently within federal and multi-state regulations, and Oak Harbor policy.
• Collaborate on attainment of annual HR Team goals.
• Proactively evaluate workers compensation claims and work with carrier claims managers to ensure optimal outcomes for employees and Oak Harbor.  
• Collaborate with VP of HR to evaluate and administer employee engagement programs and surveys.
• Collaborate with HR and Learning & Development teams to identify needs and solutions to build talent, develop strengths, and drive employee engagement. 
• Provide training and presentations in classroom or meeting format. 
• Lead or support other processes and/or projects within the HR Function.
• Mentor and coach HR Generalist II positions on HR theory and understanding of employment laws and regulations.
• Prepare and analyze HR reports, metrics and information.
• Demonstrated success in providing innovative HR solutions and process improvement.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work responsibly with PII. 
• Effective communication skills and ability to connect with employees and management at all levels.
• Excellent organizational, investigative and documentation skills.
• Strong service focus, setting expectations and providing a high level of responsiveness.
• Ability to multi-task and effectively plan and prioritize work.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems timely.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
• Occasional overnight travel (10%) to terminal locations or education/training events is required.
• Potential for hybrid/remote work once fully trained.
• General office duties and other duties as assigned.

Experience, Skills and Qualifications:

Required:

• 4 plus years of progressive human resources generalist experience across the full HR discipline.
• Demonstrated knowledge of state and federal employment laws and regulations, OSHA and safety regulations, HR best practice, and employee relations principles.
• Experience in providing HR support in a multi-site and multi-state company.
• Experience with Workers Compensation Claims analysis.
• HR Certification; SHRM-CP or HRCI-PHR 
• HRIS experience

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or closely related field.
• Experience with Payroll.
• Experience working with Ceridian Dayforce HCM in both HR and PR modules.
• Knowledge of Federal and State employment laws in WA/OR/CA/ID/UT/AZ/NV.
• Experience providing training to groups and individuals.
• Prior HR experience in a transportation or distribution company. 

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision – You choose which plan suits you and our family.
  • Single person pays 0% up to 2% of gross income.
  • Entire family pays 0% up to 4% of gross income.
• 401K – 100% match up to 5% of Employees Contribution.
• Holiday pay after your 90 days
• Cell phone stipend.
• Company Paid Life Insurance.

http://www.oakharborbenefits.com/full-time-regular-employees.html

Oak Harbor Freight Lines is an Equal Opportunity Employer