HR Director

Position Summary The Human Resources Director serves as the senior HR leader for Zip Xpress and affiliated companies, providing strategic direction and operational oversight across all human resource functions. This role supports routine administrative functions within the HR department, while also partnering with executive leadership to align people strategies with business objectives while fostering a culture of accountability, development, safety, engagement, and exceptional service. Responsibilities include leading the design, governance, and continuous improvement of core HR programs, including compliance, payroll, benefits, talent acquisition, retention, employee relations, policy development, organizational development, and workforce planning. Key Responsibilities Compliance - Ensure the organization's compliance with local, state, federal regulations, and employment laws. (Including but not limited to ADA, EEO, FMLA, and FLSA compliance) Payroll - Support payroll administration, ensuring accuracy, compliance, efficiency, and alignment with organizational objectives. Benefits - Maintain and enhance employee benefits programs, including compensation, health insurance, PTO, expense reimbursement, and any other applicable areas. - Manage all leaves including: FMLA, Short-Term Disability, bereavement, and unpaid leaves of absence Recruiting - In support of company people leaders, manage the company staffing effort, which may include interviewing, hiring, evaluating candidates' qualifications, drafting/assisting with job descriptions, performing pay analyses, and providing guidance/input to best attract top level talent Retention - Design and implement employee retention strategies while overseeing employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations. - Lead employee relations strategy by advising leaders on complex workplace issues, overseeing investigations and corrective action processes, strengthening retention practices, and ensuring decisions are consistent, compliant, fair, and aligned with company values. HR Staff & Functional Management - Provide support, guidance, and mentorship to staff, use performance management tools to provide guidance and constructive feedback to the team members. - Maintain knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new advancements in human resources systems as they are applicable to our organization. Personnel Policy - Develop, implement, and help to support company personnel policies and procedures. Transportation Workforce Support - Partner with operations leadership to support DOT-regulated workforce requirements, FMCSA-related employment practices, workforce planning initiatives, and safety-focused employee programs. Organization People Development - Develop and implement the processes and systems to assess individual performance and develop / implement the required training to continuously evolve the organization's talent. - Assist and coach leadership team on performance and salary reviews. Strategy - Develop and implement HR strategies and initiatives aligned with the overall business strategy. Culture - Champion a culture of respect, accountability, service, safety, innovation, and continuous improvement while supporting employee engagement initiatives and events across all affiliated companies. Perform other duties as assigned and/or requested Required Qualifications 5 - 8+ years of experience in Human Resource Management with progressive advancement in responsibilities and a proven record 3 - 5+ years of leadership experience