**Position Summary** The Corporate Human Resources Manager serves as a strategic business partner and trusted advisor to corporate department leaders up through the officer level, reporting directly to the Corporate HR Director. This role drives business outcomes by translating organizational objectives into integrated talent strategies, leveraging data-driven insights to solve complex workforce challenges, and leading critical HR initiatives that enhance organizational effectiveness. Operating as both strategist and hands-on practitioner, the Corporate HR Manager balances proactive business consultation with tactical execution—guiding leaders through talent development, workforce planning, change management, and organizational transformation while ensuring compliance and fostering a culture of engagement and high performance. Qualified candidates for this role will have at least 6 years of progressive HR experience with demonstrated success as a strategic HR business partner with deep expertise in talent management and organizational effectiveness, coupled with strong business acumen and the ability to influence and advise senior leaders through data-driven insights and consultative problem-solving. This role is based at Penske’s corporate office in Reading, PA, in office at least 4 days a week. **Key Responsibilities** **Talent Development & Organizational Support** • Partner with corporate department leaders to translate business objectives into HR strategies, assess talent needs, and implement development strategies that support current and future business goals. • Support learning and development initiatives, including leadership development, performance management, and succession planning. • Coach leaders and associates on performance, development opportunities, and career progression. **Workforce Planning & HR Analytics** • Support workforce planning efforts by analyzing and sharing HR metrics, trends, and data insights with business leaders. • Use data to inform decisions related to staffing, retention, engagement, and organizational effectiveness. • Prepare and present reports and dashboards to communicate workforce insights and recommendations. **Engagement & Associate Relations** • Drive associate engagement initiatives and support leaders in fostering a positive, inclusive, and high-performance culture. • Serve as a point of contact for associate relations issues, conducting investigations and resolving concerns in a fair, timely, and consistent manner. • Advise leaders on employee relations best practices and conflict resolution. • Partner with Labor Relations team to develop a labor strategy, including conducting risk assessments, facilitating positive associate relations training, and drafting action plans to address concerns **HR Programs & Initiatives** • Execute and support enterprise-wide HR programs and initiatives, ensuring alignment with corporate strategy and consistency across departments. • Collaborate with HR Centers of Excellence to deploy programs related to performance management, compensation, benefits, and talent management. • Monitor program effectiveness and recommend improvements based on feedback and outcomes. **Compliance & Risk Management** • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and internal policies. • Partner with HR leadership on policy interpretation, audits, and risk mitigation efforts. • Support training and communication efforts related to compliance and ethical workplace practices. **Qualifications:** • Bachelor's degree required; Master’s degree preferred • SHRM or HRCI Certification(s) preferred • 6+ years of progressive Human Resources experience in more than one facet of HR preferred, relevant experience will be considered • Creative, independent self-starter who excels in a fast paced environment • Agile and quick learner, enjoys collaborative projects and continuous education • Ability to understand the business operations from a strategic and tactical perspective • Must be a confident communicator, (including written, and verbal skills) and able to effectively champion ideas, influence, and present to Leadership • Proficiency with HRIS systems and HR analytics tools; AI literacy and comfort leveraging technology to drive insights and decision-making • Ability to effectively manage multiple projects with competing priorities, diverse audiences and challenging environments • Knowledge of employment law and regulatory compliance issues (deeper knowledge required for certain states, such as CA, MA, etc.) • Must possess a high level of honesty, integrity, and ethics • Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job • Ability to travel as necessary, work the required schedule, work at the specific location required • Must complete Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (to include past employment, education, and criminal history) and drug screening **Physical Requirements:** -The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. -The associate will be required to: read; communicate verbally and/or in written form; remember and analyze certain information; and remember and understand certain instructions or guidelines. -While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be required to stand, walk, and sit. The associate is frequently required to use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and to reach with hands and arms. The associate must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25lbs/12kg. -Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer. **About Penske Truck Leasing/Transportation Solutions** Penske Truck Leasing/Transportation Solutions is a premier global transportation provider that delivers essential and innovative transportation, logistics and technology services to help companies and people move forward. With headquarters in Reading, PA, Penske and its associates are driven by a dedication to excellence and a commitment to customer success. Visit Go Penske to learn more. Job Category: Human Resources Job Family: Human Resources Address: 100 Gundy Drive Primary Location: US-PA-Reading Employer: Penske Truck Leasing Co., L.P. Req ID: 2601399