hrroles

Regional Human Resources Manager

Saia Open · verified Oct 19, 2026
Fontana Full-time Manager HR Business Partner & Generalist

At a glance

Manager-level HR Business Partner & Generalist role at Saia. Fontana · full-time · $106,500–$134,200 base.

SalaryStated by Saia
$106,500 – $134,200
Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.
RoleHR Business Partner & Generalist
SeniorityManager
LocationFontana
EmploymentFull-time
Base pay$106,500–$134,200
PostedSep 23, 2026 · 3w ago
Role brief

hrroles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

  • Serve as the main HR contact for employees across one or more assigned regions
  • Deliver staffing, benefits, employee relations, training and safety programs and policies
  • Lead disciplinary discussions, terminations and workplace investigations
  • Coach managers on performance reviews and align HR practices with field and corporate teams
  • Check regional sites for employment-law compliance and support retention plans

What you bring

  • At least five years in progressive HR management or generalist work
  • A bachelor's degree in human resources or a related field
  • Working knowledge of federal, state and local employment laws

Who this fits

This manager role suits someone who can advise leaders and handle employee relations across regional locations. It includes quarterly facility visits and travel for at least half of the time.

From the employer

Ready To Go Further?

Saia is a different kind of logistics and transportation company. We do things the right way. You‘ll see it in our commitment to our people, customers, and community. You‘ll feel it in the support you get on day one – from leadership and from your team. A job with Saia is packed with opportunity – from learning new skills and advancing to competitive compensation and great benefits. It's all here and it’s exactly what going further is all about.

Position Summary

Serves as the primary human resources contact for employees in one or more regional areas. Collaborates with management to formulate and execute human resources strategies in support of business objectives.

Major Tasks and Responsibilities

  • Manages the execution and delivery of human resources programs and policies, including staffing, benefits, employee relations, training, and safety programs.
  • Oversees employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.
  • Provides guidance and coaching to leadership on the performance management process.
  • Works with field and corporate teams to unify human resources practices across the organization.
  • Ensures locations are compliant with labor laws and regulatory compliance.
  • Assists in the design and implementation of employee retention strategies.
  • Coordinates quarterly visits to regional facilities and conducts employee meetings.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in human resources or a related field.
  • 5+ years of progressive human resources management or generalist experience.
  • Federal, state, and local employment law knowledge.
  • Willingness to travel 50% or more of the time.

Salary Range: $106,500.00 - $134,200.00 annually, based on experience. This position is bonus eligible.

Benefits

At Saia, your success is our success! That’s why we work hard to provide you with what you need to build an awesome career. We are committed to rewarding superior employee performance so that when you work hard, your achievements won’t go unnoticed.

Make Your Move

At Saia, our people are the reason we’ve been successful for over a century in the industry. Together, we’ve created a positive culture that’s driven by our core values – like dignity and respect, a customer-first approach, safety and more. With hundreds of terminals across the country and growing, we’re always looking for more collaborative and motivated individuals to join our team. So, if you’re ready to put your career on a solid path, let’s go further.

Saia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.