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Director of Human Resources

Transportation Insight
  • Hickory, North Carolina
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    Job Title:         Director of Human Resources

     
    COMPANY STATEMENT:
     
    As the e-commerce trends continue to evolve, Transportation Insight has strategically positioned itself in the industry with top talent that boasts strategic involvement in the continued evolution of the small package/parcel and freight marketplace. In addition to our knowledge, we have built out the technology to help companies (shippers) unlock the power of their supply chain.
     
    Transportation Insight is recognized as a premier employer regionally and nationally because of our reputation, workplace culture and growth opportunities. At the core of our culture, team members are motivated to improve our clients, our communities and ourselves every day.
     
    JOB PURPOSE:
    We are looking for a Hickory, NC based Human Resources Director to join our growing Transportation Insight People and Talent Team! The HR Director will be responsible for supporting all employees and leaders in the Hickory location from both an operational and strategic perspective.
    The primary goals of this position are to: help align organizational and individual capabilities with the business’s strategy and needs, maximize the employee experience, and drive a robust organizational climate to help attract, develop and retain talent across the organization.
     
    The HR Manager will be a member of the Managed Freight and Parcel business units, reporting to the VP of People and Talent and will partner closely with the leadership teams across the organization.
     
    CRITICAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
     
    • Provide strategic and consultative support to the VP of People and Talent to evaluate the state of human resources in the business units, identify opportunities for improvement, and influence leadership to make optimal talent decisions.
    • Provide management and expertise to HR Generalists concerning areas such as employee relations, compliance, onboarding, engagement and other core HR functions.
    • Develop and align HR initiatives to support the business strategy which includes the ability to identify, analyze, understand and articulate business goals and objectives at the business unit level.
    • Collaborate in the design and communication of HR strategies and policies. Deliver and implement strategies that support a high performing culture.
    • Manage and support the business units’ operational objectives by developing and maintaining budgets, setting goals and objectives, determining actions required to meet goals and appraising the performance of the department and its employees.
    • Maintain knowledge of legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting human resources functions and ensure policies, procedures and reporting are in compliance.
    • Coach managers/supervisors on employee relations issues in order to enable them to address employee issues directly, ensuring processes are in place to maintain a fair and equitable workplace.
    • Provide advice and counsel to managers on a variety of topics to optimize employee engagement, team development, and organizational effectiveness.
    • Provide career planning and development counsel to employees and managers.
    • Assist with the annual HR Business Plans (prioritization, workforce requirements, budgeting, talent needs, training needs, etc.).
    • Ensure all HR policies, procedures, and processes are executed.
    • Assist with HR Initiative Roll-outs such as: bonuses, merit, employee survey, talent reviews and other initiatives as needed.
    • Collaborate with People and Talent Department leads regarding business-specific reporting related requests i.e. affirmative action, veteran status, compliance.
    • Investigate and prepare reports, as required.
    • Perform other duties as assigned.
     
    SUPPORTING DUTIES TO THE CRITICAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
    • Effective consultative and management skills
    • Proficient in problem solving and prioritizing
    • Works effectively with all levels of employees
    • In-depth knowledge of employment laws, regulations, principles, programs, trends and best practices
    • Strong customer focus
    • Strong Microsoft Office skills for analysis and presentation of data
    • Demonstrates strong presentation skills
    • Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
    • Excellent interpersonal skills
    • Ability to multitask and handle pressure
     
    WHAT WE LOOK FOR:
    • 7+ years of experience in a HR position in a company of a minimum of 500 employees
    • 3+ years of experience managing Human Resources team members.
    • Bachelor's degree in human resource management or related field or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
     
    EEOC/ADA STATEMENT:
    Transportation Insight is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, veteran, or any other protected status by law. In an effort to recruit, develop and retain top talent, we are committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in all personnel practices to ensure equal opportunity for employment, promotion, and training for a more inclusive workforce.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationHickory, North Carolina
    Websitehttps://www.transportationinsight.com/job-opportunities/

    Skills

    • Affirmative Actionunmatched
    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • Best Practicesunmatched
    • Budget Managementunmatched
    • Budgetingunmatched
    • Business Operationsunmatched
    • Business Planunmatched
    • Business Strategyunmatched
    • Business Supportunmatched
    • Career Developmentunmatched
    • Cargo/Freightunmatched
    • Coachingunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Customer Relationsunmatched
    • Data Analysisunmatched
    • Employee Relationsunmatched
    • Employee Retentionunmatched
    • Employment Lawunmatched
    • Establish Prioritiesunmatched
    • Government Regulationsunmatched
    • Government Reportingunmatched
    • Human Resourcesunmatched
    • Human Resources Managementunmatched
    • Human Resources Strategyunmatched
    • Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
    • Investigative Reportsunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Microsoft Officeunmatched
    • Multitaskingunmatched
    • Onboardingunmatched
    • Operational Strategyunmatched
    • Organizational Development/Managementunmatched
    • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Product/Service Launchunmatched
    • Regulatory Requirementsunmatched
    • Reporting Skillsunmatched
    • Set Goalsunmatched
    • Supply Chainunmatched
    • Talent Managementunmatched
    • Team Buildingunmatched
    • Team Lead/Managerunmatched
    • Workplace Issuesunmatched
    • Writing Skillsunmatched
    • eCommerceunmatched

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