Director, Human Resources

What you’ll need to succeed as a Director, Human Resources 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

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 issues; ensure consistent, ethical and timely resolution while demonstrating resilience and sound judgment.
• Support selection and assessment for hourly and salaried roles, ensuring compliant, fair and technology-enabled hiring practices.
• Drive succession planning and performance management using workforce data, coaching methods, and predictive insights; participate in interviews and selection for key management roles.
• Partner with Learning & Development and on-site HR teams to deliver training; support site HR operations and communicate effectively across digital and in-person channels.
• Lead onboarding and orientation to ensure new hires understand culture, expectations, and resources; leverage feedback and data to improve the experience.
• Lead project teams and serve on committees that enhance workplace culture and address improvement opportunities.
• Ensure accurate execution and clear communication of corporate programs that impact the employee experience (ex: annual compensation cycle and open enrollment).

 

 

Annual Salary Range: $176,182 to $220,227. Actual compensation may vary due to factors such as experience and skill set.
In addition to base salary, employees may be eligible for annual and long-term incentive awards, and an equity buyout award. This is an incentive-based position, which may include bonuses, incentive or commission plans.  

 

About XPO

XPO is a top ten global provider of transportation services, with a highly integrated network of people, technology and physical assets. At XPO, we look for employees who like a challenge and can communicate effectively in all situations. We want to leverage your skills and years of experience to drive positive results while ensuring a bright future for yourself a