Human Resources Director

Description
Who We Are:
When you join Traffic Tech, you join a team that keeps the global economy moving - literally.
Traffic Tech is recognized as an industry leader and the logistics partner to many highly recognizable international brands. With offices throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, Europe and China, the company offers progressive & efficient solutions for moving freight by land, sea, and air.
Our platform, corporate culture and "hardest working Team in transport" has made us an industry leader. We believe that inspiring our employees and giving them opportunities for growth translates into better service for our clients. Each and every Traffic Tech employee is personally invested in ensuring our clients receive the most innovative, efficient and cost-effective solution available
Your Part in It:
The Human Resources Director initiates and leads HR practices and objectives that will provide an employee-oriented, high-energy culture that emphasizes empowerment, productivity, and ongoing development of a superior workforce.
You will be reporting to the President of Traffic Tech and the position is located in the Chicago office.
HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR
Tasks & Responsibilities
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• Provides vision, leadership, planning, project coordination and management for the department while concurrently facilitating efficient operations to meet current and future business needs within the organization.
• Ensures continuity and successful delivery of functional services to users throughout the organization.
• Provides overall prioritization of work assignments and management of functional team resources and their activities.
• Promotes proactive approaches using the company's HRIS to solve business needs/problems, while also enhancing the understanding and acceptance of the HRIS capabilities.
• Builds and maintains a strong functional team through effective recruiting, training, coaching, team building and succession planning.
• Establishes procedures to ensure all employees and managers are assisted appropriately and in a timely manner.
• Positively communicating and demonstrating the company's core valuesby developing trust and respect among peers and associates, building strong teams and partnerships, and driving results.
• Providing guidance and input regarding HR strategies that support the vision, culture, and business needs of the organization
• Supporting the business teams in establishing and executing an effective talent strategy and working in partnership with Talent Acquisition Teams.
• Administrating and providing coaching to business leaders in managing engagement surveys results and developing meaningful and effective account plans to improve engagement results
• Leveraging Data analysis to proactively identify issues within the business and develop plans to address and minimize disruption

Qualifications & Experience:

• A minimum of 10 years of human resources with two years' supervisory experience.
• A bachelor's degree in business administration or human resources, or equivalent experience preferred. A master's degree will be considered an asset.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Ability to function well in a fast-paced and at times stressful environment.

What We Offer:

• Robust industry with training and mentorship
• Career development and advancement opportunities
• Casual dress code
• Full Benefit options, including Medical (Dental & Vision)
• Life/AD&D Insurance, Long-term Disability
• 401(k) matching
• Dynamic environment and 'can-do' culture

This is a full-time permanent position from Monday to Friday.
Traffic Tech remains compliant with all federal and provincial COVID guidelines.