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Human Resource & Safety Coordinator

Vaco
$70,000.00 - $90,000.00 / yr
401(k), retirement plan
United States, Ohio, East Claridon
Nov 26, 2025
Vaco is hiring for a Human Resources Manager role near Mentor OH. Direct Hire, Onsite Salary: 70-90,000/yr Overview: The HR Manager is responsible for leading all human resources functions to support a fast-paced logistics and trucking operation. This role oversees recruitment, compliance, employee relations, safety programs, and workforce planning to ensure the company maintains a reliable, well-trained, and compliant driver and administrative workforce. Key Responsibilities: Recruitment & Staffing Lead full-cycle recruitment for drivers, dispatchers, warehouse staff, and corporate roles. Maintain a consistent pipeline of qualified CDL and non-CDL candidates. Oversee pre-hire processes including background checks, MVR reviews, drug screenings, and DOT compliance. Partner with operations leadership to forecast staffing needs and reduce turnover. Employee Relations & Engagement Serve as the primary HR contact for employee concerns, conflict resolution, and performance issues. Support managers with coaching, feedback, and corrective action plans. Drive employee engagement initiatives to promote retention and strong workplace culture. Compliance & Safety Ensure compliance with DOT, FMCSA, OSHA, and state/local employment laws. Maintain driver qualification files (DQFs) and conduct regular audits. Work closely with Safety to support accident reporting, return-to-work programs, and safety training initiatives. HR Operations & Administration Oversee payroll coordination, benefits administration, and HRIS management. Maintain accurate employee records and ensure timely updates. Lead new-hire orientation and onboarding to ensure smooth integration into company operations. Support annual performance reviews, compensation adjustments, and policy development. Training & Development Identify skill or compliance gaps and coordinate appropriate training programs. Develop resources for management training, leadership development, and DOT-compliant driver education. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred. 3-5+ years of HR experience Working knowledge of DOT and OSHA regulations Strong communication, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. 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. Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. EEO Notice Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com . Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal. By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal. Privacy Notice Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies. California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here. Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here. Residents of all other states may access our policies here. Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here. Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here. Pay Transparency Notice Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: the individual's skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.