Empire Workforce Solutions Hiring for Human Resources Director Job at San Leandro, CA Full Time

Our client is looking to hire a new Director of Human Resources for their Logistics Operation. They offer a very generous salary and benefits package.

This is a very well established privately owned Logistics Company with facilities doing business from the South Coast of California to up to facilities located in the Pacific Northwest in Seattle and Tacoma. There is some travel associated with the position but not a great deal. The position sits in their San Leandro Corporate Management location and reports to the COO.

The Director of Human Resource is directly responsible for the overall administration, coordination and evaluation of the Human Resources function.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develops organization strategies by identifying and researching human resources issues; contributing information, analysis, and recommendations to organization strategic thinking and direction; establishing human resources objectives in line with organizational objectives.
• Implements human resources strategies by establishing department accountabilities, including talent acquisition, staffing, employment processing, compensation, health and welfare benefits, training and development, records management, succession planning, employee relations and retention, AA/EEO compliance, and labor relations.
• Assists executive management in the annual review, preparation and administration of company wage and salary program.
• Manages human resources operations by recruiting, selecting, orienting, training, coaching, counseling, and disciplining staff; planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing staff job contributions; maintaining compensation; determining production, productivity, quality, and customer-service strategies; designing systems; accumulating resources; resolving problems; implementing change.
• Develops human resources operations financial strategies by estimating, forecasting, and anticipating requirements, trends, and variances; aligning monetary resources; developing action plans; measuring and analyzing results; initiating corrective actions; minimizing the impact of variances.
• Accomplishes special project results by identifying and clarifying issues and priorities; communicating and coordinating requirements; expediting fulfillment; evaluating milestone accomplishments; evaluating optional courses of action; changing assumptions and direction.
• Supports management by providing human resources advice, counsel, and decisions; analyzing information and applications.
• Guides management and employee actions by researching, developing, writing, and updating policies, procedures, methods, and guidelines; communicating and enforcing organization values.
• Complies with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in conferences and educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
• Enhances department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Coordinates or conducts exit interviews to determine reasons behind separation.
• Consults with legal counsel as appropriate, or as directed by the VP/CFO, on personnel matters.
• Develops and maintains a human resource system that meets agency personnel information needs.
• Supervises the staff of the human resource department and serves as back up on all the HR duties under his/her supervision.

Qualifications and skills:

• A Bachelor’s Degree and 5-10 years’ of HR experience or combination of education and experience is required. HR experience in Logistics is a huge plus.
• Candidate should be flexible for occasional local travel.
• Must have highest level of ethical conduct, strategic thinking, and leadership skills.
• Considerable knowledge of principles and practices of Human Resources administration.
• Strong working knowledge of federal, state and local employment laws.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills. Good judgment and strong problem resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively at all levels of the organization and across other functional areas.
• Ability to successfully manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Please forward your resume as soon as possible and all qualified candidates will be contacted immediately.

Empire Workforce Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $120,000.00 – $160,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location