Regional HR Manager

Vaco has an exciting opportunity for a Regional HR Manager in Baltimore, Maryland. This is a direct hire role that sits 100% onsite with 25% travel.

About the Role

A leading provider of transportation, logistics, and cargo-handling services is seeking a Regional Human Resources Manager to support a multi-site operation across several U.S. locations. This position will provide both strategic and hands‑on HR leadership in a fast-paced, unionized environment, overseeing the full employee lifecycle, labor relations, compliance, payroll coordination, workforce planning, and employee engagement initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive Human Resources management experience
• 3–5 years of experience in unionized environments, including labor relations and union dues administration (required)
• Experience with HRIS and payroll systems
• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR compliance requirements
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Ability to obtain industry-required credentials and site access certifications
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• Experience supporting transportation, logistics, manufacturing, distribution, or industrial operations
• Professional HR certification such as SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or equivalent

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Demonstrated, hands‑on labor relations experience, including grievance management, collective bargaining agreement interpretation, union communication, and contract administration
• Comfortable serving as the primary HR leader for multiple locations with significant day‑to‑day operational involvement
• Willing to work onsite and travel regularly to support regional facilities
• Available to start within a short timeframe

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan.