HR Manager

Location: Chandler, AZ (on-site)

Job Type: Full-Time, Salary

Pay Range: $90,000-$110,000

The HR Manager is a strategic partner and hands‑on operator supporting a distributed, multi‑state workforce. You will own the execution of core HR programs, ensure compliance, and champion culture—serving as the trusted go‑to resource for leaders and team members across multiple locations. Success looks like strong relationships, crisp execution, and measurable improvements in engagement, retention, and operational readiness.

What Success Will Require

• Agility: Efficiently manage human resource operations across multiple locations and states, offering prompt and informed guidance on a comprehensive array of HR matters.
• Relationship Leadership: Establish a regular cadence of communication that deepens trust, strengthens culture, and elevates teamwork and collaboration
• Time on the Road: Travel 20–30% to conduct branch visits, deliver leader training, and investigate/resolve employee relations matters.
• Adaptability & Proactivity: Identify opportunities to streamline, scale, and continuously improve processes in a dynamic growth environment.

What You’ll Do

• HR Operations: Serve as the primary HR support for assigned regions; administer benefits; ensure HRIS accuracy.
• Compliance & Risk: Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws; manage leave and DOT requirements; keep personnel files audit‑ready.

· Onboarding: Deliver a welcoming, well‑structured onboarding experience.

• Employee Relations & Performance: Provide support to employees and managers; resolve issues; be a resource for performance management and coaching.
• Culture & Engagement: Support recognition, team‑building, and other initiatives that reinforce Axis values and morale.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Work closely with operations, safety, finance, and other partners to align HR programs with business needs.
• Lifecycle Management: Manage day‑to‑day HR activities from onboarding through separation, ensuring consistent, high‑quality experiences.
• Navigate Needs: Under the direction of leadership take ownership of designated HR areas; drive positive metrics; implement clear tracking and reporting.
• Recruitment: As needed, assist with recruitment related duties such as conducting pre-employment screenings and creating offer letters.

What It Takes

• Education: Bachelor’s in HR, Business, Management, Communications, or related field; PHR or SHRM‑CP preferred.
• Experience: 5+ years of progressive HR experience supporting multi‑state teams in fast‑paced environments; strong foundation in state and federal laws (California experience preferred); DOT compliance experience a plus.

· Technical Know‑How: Broad HR expertise across compliance, compensation & benefits, onboarding, training & development, performance management, employee relations, and leave administration; HRIS proficiency (Rippling preferred).

• Core Skills: Exceptional communication, relationship‑building, and problem‑solving; organized, detail‑oriented, and tech‑savvy.
• Mindset: Adaptable, proactive, and passionate about positive employee experiences.

Why Join Axis?

• You Can Be an Owner: Each year you will receive $10,000 in annual profit units through our Team Ownership Program—when Axis wins, you win.
• You Can Grow With Us: In 2022, Axis had 5 branches and 5 management roles. In 2025, it has 35 branches and 60 management positions—explosive growth with no end in sight. We’re redefining what’s available for those who work hard and are a great teammate to those around them. Join us, and you’ll find clear career paths, a dynamic culture, and real advancement opportunities—whether you aim to lead a team, manage a branch, try a new department/role, or even relocate to another Axis office across the US. We are growing. Will you grow with us?
• You’re Guaranteed Top-Tier Benefits: At Axis, we prioritize the well-being of you and your family by covering 100% of the monthly premiums for full-time employees' medical, dental, vision, and short-term disability insurance. To ensure affordability, we also cap the monthly premium costs for employees requiring dependent or family coverage. You’ll start with 2 weeks of paid time off annually, which increases with your tenure. You will also be eligible to participate in our 401(K) plan from day one, with the company matching up to 5% of your contributions. Additionally, we provide $50,000 in company-paid life insurance.

Axis Portable Air does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, political affiliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.