Human Resources Director

BENEFITS:

• Competitive Medical, Dental, & Vision packages
• Employer paid basic life policy with competitive buy-up options
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid vacation & holidays

SUMMARY OF DUTIES: The Human Resource Director will plan, lead, direct, develop, and coordinate the policies, activities, and staff of the Human Resource (HR) department, ensuring legal compliance and implementation of the organization's mission and talent strategy.   The HR Director plays a pivotal role in shaping and executing the human resources strategy to support the organization's operational goals. This position is responsible for overseeing all HR functions, including talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, and compliance with labor laws specific to a diversified business portfolio. The HR Director will lead initiatives to foster a positive workplace culture that promotes safety, diversity, and employee engagement across multiple locations.  They will collaborate closely with senior leadership to align HR practices with business objectives, ensuring workforce readiness and adaptability in a dynamic industry environment. Ultimately, the HR Director ensures that the company attracts, develops, and retains top talent while maintaining regulatory compliance and operational excellence.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES: Additional duties, which are necessary to carry out the function of the Director of Human Resources, may be assigned and are incorporated by reference into this job description. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred or equivalent experience.
• At least 7 years of advanced HR experience, with a minimum of 3 years in a leadership role.
• Demonstrated knowledge of employment laws and regulations applicable to a diversified business portfolio.
• Proven experience managing recruitment, employee relations, and performance management programs.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to influence at all organizational levels.
• Strong knowledge and fluency with HRIS preferably ADP or equivalent.   

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Develop and implement comprehensive HR strategies and initiatives aligned with the overall business strategy of warehousing and transportation operations in conjunction with a diversified business portfolio.
• Manage the recruitment and selection process to attract qualified candidates for various roles including drivers, warehouse staff, and administrative personnel.
• Oversee employee relations, conflict resolution, and disciplinary procedures to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, particularly those relevant and across the organization’s multiple industries.
• Lead performance management programs, including goal setting, evaluations, and professional development plans to enhance employee productivity and career growth.
• Coordinate training and development initiatives focused on safety protocols, regulatory compliance, and skill enhancement specific to the industry.
• Collaborate with senior management to forecast workforce needs and develop succession planning strategies.
• Manage HR budgets, vendor relationships, and HR information systems to optimize operational efficiency.
• Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives to build a respectful and inclusive workplace culture.
• Monitor and report on HR metrics to inform decision-making and continuous improvement efforts. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

The physical demands of this job include light physical activity performing activities of an administrative, productive and/or technical nature that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  The employee must regularly talk or hear and reach with hands or arms.  The employees must frequently stand, walk, and use hands to touch, handle or feel.  The employee must occasionally sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and taste or smell.  The employee must occasionally lift up 10 pounds and up to 25 pounds.  Vision requirements for this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.  This position requires prolonged sitting at a desk and working on a computer. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  The employee may occasionally work in wet humid conditions, near moving mechanical parts, in high precarious places, with fumes or airborne particles, in outdoor weather conditions, in extreme cold, in extreme heat and with vibration.  The noise level of the work environment is moderate. 

AT-WILL EMPLOYMENT: 

All employees of the Company are employees’ at-will and, as such, are free to resign at any time without reason.  The Company, likewise, retains the right to terminate an employee's employment at any time with or without reason or notice.   Nothing contained in the Employee Handbook, or any document provided to the employee is intended to be, nor should it be, construed as a guarantee that employment or any benefit will be continued for any period.  Any salary figures provided to an employee in annual or monthly terms are stated for the sake of convenience or to facilitate comparisons and are not intended and do not create an employment contract for any specific period. 

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT POLICY: 

Georges Enterprises LLC’s hiring, and employment practices are based on job qualifications, performance, and/or conduct without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, height, weight, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.