HR Director

Human Resources Director - Transportation Industry

Reports to: Owner

Position Summary

We are a fast-growing trucking company seeking an experienced HR Director with a strong background in transportation. This role is ideal for someone who can lead with confidence, communicate effectively with drivers and staff, and navigate the unique challenges of the trucking industry.

Main Job Duties and Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Annually reviews and makes recommendations to executive management for improvement of the organization's policies, procedures and practices on personnel matters.
• Maintains knowledge of industry trends and employment legislation and ensures organization's compliance.
• Maintains responsibility for organization compliance with federal, state and local legislation pertaining to all personnel matters.
• Lead the talent acquisition process, partnering with hiring managers to identify staffing needs, develop job descriptions, source candidates, conduct interviews, and facilitate the selection and onboarding of new employees.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws, regulations, and reporting requirements, and proactively address HR-related legal and compliance issues.
• Coordinates or conducts exit interviews to determine reasons behind separations.
• Consults with legal counsel as appropriate, or as directed by the CEO, on personnel matters.
• Develops and maintains a human resource information system that meets the organization's personnel information needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Eligibility:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field. Advanced degree and HR certifications are required.
• Proven experience as an HR Director, HR Manager, or in a similar leadership role, with a track record of successfully developing and implementing HR strategies and programs.
• Strong knowledge of HR principles, practices, and employment laws and regulations.
• Experience in full-cycle talent acquisition, including recruitment, selection, and onboarding process.
• Solid understanding of performance management systems, employee engagement strategies, and talent developing strategies.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively interact with employees at all levels and build strong relationships.

Preferred:

• Transportation experience and master’s degree from a four-year college or university

Supervisory Responsibility:

This position manages all employees of the HR department and is responsible for the performance management and hiring of the employees within that department and other departments.

Physical demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employee to successfully perform the functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel. Reach with hands and arms. On occasion stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• Talk or hear.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Competencies:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

· Strategic Thinking and Planning:

o Ability to align HR strategies with the overall business strategy.

o Long-term planning for workforce development and succession planning.

· Leadership and Management:

o Strong leadership skills to guide and motivate the HR team.

o Ability to manage change and drive organizational culture.

· Communication Skills:

o Excellent verbal and written communication for interaction with all levels of the organization.

o Conflict resolution and negotiation skills.

· Talent Management:

o Expertise in recruitment, onboarding, development, and retention strategies.

o Implementing performance management systems.

· Employee Relations:

o Managing employee relations, ensuring compliance with labor laws, and handling disputes.

o Promoting a positive work environment and organizational culture.

· Legal and Ethical Knowledge:

o Thorough understanding of employment laws and regulations.

o Ensuring ethical HR practices and compliance with legal requirements.

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

• Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Professional In Human Resources (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Grand Island, NE 68803 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Grand Island, NE 68803: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person