XPO Logistics Hiring for Director, Human Resources – Chicago Heights, IL at Thornton, Illinois Full Time

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Solutions driven success.

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XPO is a top ten global provider of transportation services, with a highly integrated network of people, technology and physical assets. At XPO Logistics, 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 and XPO. If you†re looking for a growth opportunity, join us at XPO.Â

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As the Director, Human Resources, you will ensure the execution of Human Resources (HR) policies and strategic initiatives within the supported line of business, assist managers and employees with day-to-day HR activities and compliance, and work with leadership to ensure HR programs and initiatives are enhancing the delivery of business results. We†ll look to you to champion our values, ensuring an engaged workforce, loyal customers, efficient operations and a bright future for yourself and XPO. If you†re looking for a growth opportunity, join us at XPO.

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Pay, benefits and more.

We are eager to attract the best, so we offer competitive compensation and a generous benefits package, including full health insurance (medical, dental and vision), 401(k), life insurance, disability and the opportunity to participate in a company incentive plan.

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What you†ll do on a typical day:

• Develop, implement and evaluate all HR programs and supporting systems to ensure an integrated approach to all practices, policies and procedures
• Lead the onboarding and orientation of all employees in designated offices; actively engage new employees and facilitate an understanding of the culture, ethics and expectations
• Partner with the business unit and Compensation team on the design and delivery of various compensation and incentive programs
• Provide input to the Talent Acquisition team on developing strategic workforce plans and on recruitment and retention strategies to meet the needs of the business
• Offer support in selection activities for all hourly and salaried positions and participate in the development and implementation of valid selection tools
• Design and develop an effective succession planning process to ensure management and professional readiness to meet the growth plans of the business
• Enforce a performance-driven culture through the development and implementation of consistent performance management coaching and counseling techniques
• Consult with and mentor managers on employee relations issues; ensure that appropriate corrective actions are consistently administered and provide leadership to assess, investigate, mediate and correct issues
• Partner with Training team to identify and execute relevant training initiatives; ensure availability of training and development opportunities and funding for staff

What you need to succeed at XPO:

At a minimum, you†ll need:

• Bachelor†s degree or equivalent related work or military experience
• 7 years of relevant HR experience
• Proficiency with HRIS tools

It†d be great if you also have:

• Bachelor†s degree in HR, Business, Communications or Psychology
• Professional in Human Resources (PHR), Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) or other HR certification or designation
• Availability to work a flexible schedule, including planned and unplanned overtime, which may include weekends; occasional travel

Be part of something big.

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We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran or other protected status.

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All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to take and pass a pre-employment drug test.Â
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The above statements are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties and skills for this job classification. Â
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