Area Human Resources Manager

About First Student As the leading student transportation services provider for school districts in North America, First Student provides the best start and finish to every school day. Our teams complete approximately 4.8 million student journeys each day. We operate more than 48,000 vehicles in 42 U.S. states and 8 Canadian provinces/territories as of March 31, 2026. What makes First Student the right choice for your school district's needs? Our partnerships: We believe great transportation is always the result of close, trusted partnerships with the school districts we serve. Understanding that needs change sometimes throughout the school year, our goal is to remain responsive to your district's needs. We work closely with school districts to ensure the transportation solutions we provide represent a collective, forward-thinking response to the needs of your district and community. Our engagement: We believe education offers a child – and their family – the foundation needed to lead a productive and successful life. We support education by making sure children have a safe and reliable way to get to and from school each day. Students start and end their school days with us, and we recognize the opportunity we have to impact each student’s day in a positive manner. Our people: Our people are our advantage. With a team of highly-trained drivers, we’re able to leverage the best practices, technologies and processes needed to deliver quality, consistent service. Visit http://www.firststudentinc.com for more information about how First Student is Caring for students, today, tomorrow, together.®

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• Build Talent. Influence Leaders. Drive Business Success. Grow your career.
• First Student is hiring a hybrid Area Human Resources Manager to support
• operations across Southern California, Arizona, Colorado, and Utah. As North
• America's largest provider of student transportation, we safely transport
• millions of students every day and are committed to attracting, developing, and
• retaining the talented leaders who make that possible.
• If you are a strategic HR professional who thrives on building talent, coaching
• leaders, strengthening employee engagement, and partnering with operations to
• achieve business results, we want to hear from you.
• This role is ideal for an HR professional seeking to expand their experience,
• strengthen their business partnership skills, and take the next step in their
• career while supporting a diverse, multi-state operation. You'll gain exposure
• to employee relations, labor relations, workforce planning, team development,
• and organizational strategy, creating a strong foundation for continued
• professional growth and advancement.
• As the Area Human Resources Manager, you will partner closely with field
• leadership to build strong teams, develop talent strategies, and create positive
• employee experiences across multiple locations.
• Maintains positive and effective employee and labor relations within the
• assigned area.
• Builds effective relationships with employees and leaders at all levels of
• the organization.
• Ensures effective implementation and administration of corporate and regional
• policies.
• Creates recommendations related to workforce planning and organizational
• development.
• Provides guidance to field operations in the areas of dispute resolution,
• labor administration, positive culture building, and policy compliance.
• Oversees implementation of HR programs and monitors results.
• related to employee relations matters.
• Partners with operational leadership to support staffing strategies,
• workforce planning, employee engagement, and talent development initiatives.
• compliant teams.
• relationships, and business objectives.

• Hybrid work environment
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, a related
• field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of three years of progressive Human Resources experience, including
• employee relations, workforce planning, and organizational development.
• Employee relations experience, including conducting workplace investigations
• and maintaining thorough documentation, required.
• operational leaders preferred.
• Multi-facility experience desired.
• Strong administrative, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to influence
• and build relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Computer literate.
• Ability and willingness to travel throughout the assigned region.
• Hybrid role consisting of approximately two remote workdays and three field
• support days per week
• Regular travel required throughout Southern California, Arizona, Colorado,
• This 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.
• At 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.
• In 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.
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without
• Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, and any
• other fair chance law. Philadelphia’s Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards
• Ordinance Poster is at this link or upon request
• https://www.phila.gov/media/20210423160847/Fair-Chance-Hiring-law-poster.pdf

• This is more than an HR role. It's an opportunity to influence workforce
• strategy, develop future leaders, and help build high-performing teams across
• diverse and growing areas. You'll serve as a trusted advisor to operational
• leaders while driving initiatives that support employee success, organizational
• growth, and a culture where all people are First.
• Whether you are an experienced HR professional or a rising HR leader looking for
• your next challenge, this position offers exceptional opportunities for
• professional growth, leadership development, and increased strategic
• responsibility within a dynamic and growing organization.
• Candidates must be in Southern California due to the travel requirements of the
• assigned territory (Southern California, Arizona, Utah, and Colorado).
• Salary Range: $100,000 - $130,000 annually, depending on experience and