Company Overview
Our client is a leading provider of premium transportation solutions, offering world-class services to corporate clients, educational institutions, and municipalities. As a rapidly growing organization committed to safety, innovation, and exceptional customer experiences, our client prides themself on fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace culture.
Position Summary
The Vice President of People will lead the organization’s human resources and people strategy, ensuring the company attracts, develops, and retains top talent while fostering a culture of engagement, inclusion, and high performance. This role will oversee all aspects of people operations, talent acquisition, employee engagement, diversity & inclusion, performance management, HR compliance, and workforce planning while directly managing and developing the People team to support business objectives.
As a key member of the executive leadership team, the VP of People will drive strategic initiatives that enhance employee experience, strengthen company culture, and optimize workforce performance. This role requires a hands-on leader who can balance high-level strategy with tactical execution in a fast-paced environment.
Key ResponsibilitiesPeople Strategy & Leadership
- Develop and execute a comprehensive people strategy that aligns with the company’s growth objectives and core values.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership on organizational development, workforce planning, talent management, and succession planning.
- Lead change management initiatives to support business transformation, scalability, and process improvement.
Talent Acquisition & Workforce Development
- Oversee and enhance the recruiting and onboarding processes, ensuring a seamless candidate and new-hire experience that supports high-volume hiring needs.
- Equip managers with training, tools, and resources to lead high-performing teams effectively.
- Implement employee engagement and retention initiatives to foster a positive workplace culture, improve job satisfaction, and reduce turnover.
Performance, Compensation, & Benefits
- Design and execute performance management programs that support business goals, drive accountability, and enhance leadership development.
- Lead total compensation strategy, including salary structure, incentives, and rewards programs, to attract and retain top talent.
- Develop and manage a competitive benefits strategy, ensuring market alignment and cost-effectiveness while addressing employee needs.
Compliance, DEIBA, & Multi-State HR Operations
- Ensure HR compliance with local, state, and federal labor laws, optimizing policies and processes for efficiency and risk mitigation.
- Oversee HR functions and compliance across multiple states, ensuring policies and procedures align with regional and federal regulations.
- Drive initiatives supporting DEIBA (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging & Accessibility) and workplace equity.
Data-Driven Decision Making & HR Technology
- Utilize data-driven insights to measure the effectiveness of HR programs, optimize workforce planning, and drive continuous improvement.
- Optimize HR technology and tools, including Paycom HRIS and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Teams, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, etc.), to enhance efficiency and automation in HR operations.
Qualifications & Experience
- A bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field is required.
- 8+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, with at least 3+ years at the executive level, is required.
- HR certification (SPHR, PHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP) is preferred.
- Proven track record in fast-paced, high-volume recruiting and high-turnover industries (transportation, logistics, or similar industries preferred).
- Experience leading HR functions at scale, including talent acquisition, onboarding, performance management, and leadership development.
- Expertise in total compensation strategy, including benefits, salary structures, and incentive programs.
- Experience with HR compliance, labor laws, and data-driven decision-making across multi-state operations.
- Experience working with Paycom HRIS and Microsoft Office Suite is required.
- Experience with 90.io or other EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) tools is preferred.
- Spanish-speaking skills are a plus.
This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and strategic HR leader to make a meaningful impact and drive the next phase of our client’s growth. If you are passionate about building high-performing teams in high-volume environments and have experience in transportation or logistics, we encourage you to apply!
