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Human Resources Manager

Old Dominion Freight Line

Columbus, OHFull-time$89–111K/yrPosted 1 day agoStill listed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$89–111K/yr
Location
Columbus, OH
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Human Resources Manager leads the HR function for an Old Dominion service center, guiding employee relations, policy application, recruiting, onboarding, benefits questions, and local support for leave processes. The role advises managers on HR decisions and procedures, supports communication between regional HR and operations, and creates and facilitates employee and leadership training. A bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and experience is listed, with PHR or SHRM certification preferred.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Employee RelationsProgressive DisciplineProblem ResolutionOnboardingRecruitingInterviewingAS400SAPMicrosoft OfficeVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationEmployment LawLeadershipTime ManagementOrganizationInterpersonal Skills

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree or EquivalentPHR or SHRM Certification5 Years HR Generalist Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

At Old Dominion, we don't just move freight—we help businesses keep their promises. As one of the nation's leading LTL carriers, we've earned our reputation by putting people first, delivering premium service, and staying true to the values that have guided us for more than 90 years. Our PROMISES values shape how we work, our family culture shapes how we treat one another, and our commitment to being the Best in the Game drives everything we do. If you're looking for more than just a job, you'll find a career built on trust, teamwork, and opportunity at OD.

Leads the Human Resources function for their service center by providing guidance for employee relations, ensuring consistent policy and procedure application, including progressive discipline, problem resolution, and on-boarding to maximize employee engagement.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Provide guidance for employee relations, ensuring consistent policy and procedure application, including progressive discipline, problem resolution, and on-boarding to maximize employee engagement
  • Effectively guide day-to-day decisions about employees and foster behaviors which are consistent with OD’s values and service excellence expectations
  • Proactively monitors employee/labor relations issues, ensure effective communication with employees, enhance management-employee interaction
  • Assist Corporate HR recruiting group in establishing and maintaining relationships with local high schools and colleges by participating in job fairs and recruiting events
  • Recruit, interview, and work with Service Center Manager in filling open positions
  • Manage the employee Onboarding and Orientation process, including conducting sessions as needed, work with the Regional HRD Manager and Corporate to advise of changes needed
  • Handle and respond to questions regarding benefits, pay, and time-off policies, etc.
  • Provide local level support for FMLA/Disability process adherence w/ Corporate HR Leave of Absence Management team
  • Assist Corporate HR benefits, leave of absence, and compensation groups with implementation with programs as needed
  • Provide counsel and leadership in human resources decisions, procedures and programs, act as a liaison for feedback and communication between Regional HR Manager and Regional Ops Management team
  • Create and facilitate employee and leadership training on an ongoing basis as needed

Job Qualifications Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and experience
  • PHR or SHRM certification preferred

Experience:

  • 5 years of experience as a HR Generalist, preferably in the trucking industry
  • Demonstrated proficiency with AS400, SAP and Microsoft Office
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Working knowledge of federal, state, and local employment law
  • Strong leadership, time management and organizational skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills

Compensation Range: The referenced salary range is based on the Company's good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training, skill level, and state/local wage requirements. ($89,155-$111,444)

Working Days: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday, Working Shift: Morning Work days/shifts may change based on scheduling and business needs and are provided as guidelines at the time of posting.

Join the OD Family Today!

As a Full Time member of our Family, you and your family are eligible to receive:

  • Great Health Benefits including a Zero premium medical plan for employee only coverage
  • Vision & Dental
  • Short Term & Long Term Disability
  • Flex Spending Accounts
  • 401k Retirement plan with company match and additional company annual discretionary match opportunity
  • Life Insurance
  • Wellness Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement for Drivers and Technicians
  • Training and growth opportunities to build a career
  • We prioritize our OD family of employees
  • Ability to advance through our promote from within philosophy
  • National Career Opportunities Available at our 260+ service centers

Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, and/or gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, military status, Vietnam Era and/or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law(s).

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How this job compares

Set against the 701 open Human Resources Manager jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$89–111K/yr
  • US median$93–121K/yr368 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $100K, is 9% below the US median midpoint ($110K) — in the middle half of Human Resources Manager salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 51 open Human Resources Manager jobs in Ohio and 701 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Experience
This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience; Human Resources Manager postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (542 postings).
Education
224 of the 701 open Human Resources Manager jobs (32%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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