Director, Human Resources (Maintenance and Manufacturing) - Remote

What you’ll need to succeed as a Director, Human Resources (Maintenance and Manufacturing) at XPO

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent related work or military experience
• 7 years of progressive HR experience
• Ability to quickly build relationships across the organization and leverage trust to influence outcomes
• Proficiency with HRIS tools and ability to interpret and apply data insights to guide business decisions
• Availability to work a flexible schedule, which may include extended hours, weekends and overnight shifts
• Ability to travel 50% of the time, including overnight stays and air travel
• Ability to work onsite at a service center five days per week
• Ability to stand, climb stairs, walk on uneven surfaces for extended periods and work on an open-air dock in varying temperatures
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle without restrictions

Preferred qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Communications or Psychology
• Professional in Human Resources (PHR), Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), or equivalent HR certification
• Experience using technology and analytics to enhance HR processes and outcomes
• Demonstrated ability to connect HR initiatives to business strategy and financial results
• Familiarity with emerging HR technologies, predictive analytics and ethical data practices
• HR experience in trucking, warehouse or retail environments supporting a large hourly workforce across multiple locations
• People leadership experience with a proven ability to motivate teams and achieve goals

About the Director, Human Resources job

Pay, benefits and more:

• Competitive compensation package
• Full health insurance benefits available on day one
• Life and disability insurance
• Earn up to 15 days of PTO over your first year
• 9 paid company holidays
• 401(k) option with company match
• Education assistance
• Opportunity to participate in a company incentive plan

 

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Develop and assess HR programs, policies and systems that align with business strategy; use HR technology and data to drive continuous improvement.
• Partner with Operations on workforce planning and retention strategies; collaborate with Talent Acquisition to enable data-driven recruitment.
• Advise and coach managers on employee relations matters; ensure consistent, ethical and timely issue resolution, including conducting or overseeing employee investigations and related corrective actions.
• Foster positive employee and labor relations by promoting direct engagement, strong leadership capability, consistent policy application and a culture of trust and accountability.
• Analyze trends and root‑cause people‑related issues using data to identify risks, recommend solutions and drive measurable outcomes.
• Lead and support change management initiatives by developing communication plans, managing stakeholder engagement and ensuring successful adoption of organizational changes.
• Drive succession planning, performance management and leadership development using workforce data, coaching methods and predictive insights; participate in interviews and selection for key management roles.
• Support selection and assessment for hourly and salaried roles, ensuring compliant, fair and technology-enabled hiring practices.
• Lead projects and cross‑functional initiatives by developing strategies, timelines and execution plans that support business objectives and enhance workplace culture.
• Ensure accurate execution and clear communication of corporate programs that impact the employee experience (ex: annual compensation cycle and open enrollment).

 

Employees are paid within a salary range based on their experience, skill set, and market.

Colorado annual salary range: $160,862 to $201,077

New York annual salary range: $176,182 to $220,227

California annual salary range:  $176,182 to $220,227

Washington State