Director of People

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Who We Are:

We are on a mission to modernize the Logistics industry. We partner with our clients who are leading the industry beyond disruption. We bring transformational business strategies and digital products to our clients that make the world more efficient, connected and viable.  We are inspired by people who are passionate, curious and want to innovate.

What You’ll Do:

As the Director of People you will be responsible for the overall employee experience. You’ll be leading the charge on building out our team, policies and people-processes within the organization. The position will partner with the leadership team to develop and execute HR and people operations strategies and programs that support our business objectives and evolve, develop and grow our culture. We need a leader with experience in planning, designing and implementing a set of People initiatives that meet the business objectives of the company, and also supports and advocates for our employees.

Responsibilities:

  • Oversee all dimensions of human resources with a strong emphasis on supporting our recruiting, onboarding and retention processes as we continue to grow

  • Establish and customize a people/talent strategy that supports the current company but also prepares it for growth and expansion

  • Partner with the leadership team to build and execute our hiring strategy; improving our interview processes and sourcing strategy to limit costs and improve efficiency

  • Develop and manage a quality People Operations infrastructure: systems, processes and programs; e.g. benefits, compensation, HRIS administration, and confidential information

  • Determine where technology can be used to automate systems and processes, reduce costs and create efficiencies in the function

  • Develop and implement effective communication and employee engagement strategies that translates into quantitative results

  • Ensure that the company is in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations

  • Provide analysis and insight that allows stakeholders to make informed decisions based on a full understanding of CarrierDirect culture and employee/business needs

  • Partner with the leadership team to plan short, medium, and long-term people needs and build and deliver on plans for hiring

  • Serve as a strategic partner to the Leadership team to build a world-class culture and successfully implement strategic solutions supporting business growth and employee engagement and retention

Required:

  • 7+ years of experience in human resources or a related function

  • Hands-on experience in recruiting and building out a recruiting infrastructure

  • Previous experience working in a start-up environment, technology or services company preferred

  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills, detail-oriented, and organized

  • Data-driven and curious problem solver

Preferred:

  • BA in related field

  • SPHR/PHR certification

Why Work Here:

Our values are Transparency, Persistence, Curiosity, Accountability, and Humility. We work in an open environment where feedback is welcomed and encouraged and we are continuously seeking out how we can be better as individuals, as a team, and as a company. As a growing company, we encourage people that want to have a visible impact in how we build, operate, and perform to apply and join us!

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We love our location at Lasalle and Wacker. We're right at the river bordering downtown and River North. There are great options for every palate!

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