Director, Human Resources
Logistics at full potential.
At GXO, we’re constantly looking for talented individuals at all levels who can deliver the caliber of service our company requires. You know that a positive work environment creates happy employees, which boosts productivity and dedication. On our team, you’ll have the support to excel at work and the resources to build a career you can be proud of.
Logistics at full potential.
At GXO Logistics, we’re constantly looking for talented individuals at all levels who can deliver the caliber of service our company requires. 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 GXO.
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.
What you’ll do on a typical day:
- Lead HR and ER strategy and execution for a high-growth, large-scale team with rapidly expanding operations and workforce.
- Anticipate and address the challenges that come with managing HR for a complex, evolving business environment, ensuring readiness for continued growth.
- Provide expert guidance on complex employee relations issues, including investigations, corrective actions, and conflict resolution, ensuring fairness, consistency, and compliance.
- Deliver ER and labor relations training to HR and operational leaders, elevating capability and reducing exposure.
- Develop, implement and evaluate HR programs and supporting systems to ensure an integrated approach to all practices, policies and procedures
- Leverage HR knowledge to gather insight and develop new programs to engage and retain employee population
- Maintain the highest levels of confidentiality, professionalism, attention to detail and customer service
- Provide input to the Talent Acquisition team on developing strategic workforce plans that focus on a diverse and equitable workforce and on recruitment and retention strategies
- Establish and maintain trustworthy partnerships with employees through a dedicated focus to relationship-building
- Design and develop an effective succession planning process to ensure management and professional readiness to meet the growth plans of the business
- Provide site-based support to the executives, frontline team HR Business Partner support in a field base organization.
- Enforce a performance-driven culture through the development and implementation of consistent performance management coaching and counseling techniques
- Utilizes results from employee engagement surveys to ensure planned improvements are relevant
- Travel 50% or more to support multiple sites and business needs
What you need to succeed at GXO:
At a minimum, you’ll need:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent related work or military experience
- 7 years of relevant HR experience
- Experience with HRIS systems such as SuccessFactors
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
- Experience in labor relations, union avoidance, or campaign management to proactively identify and mitigate potential labor risks, supporting a positive and productive workplace.
We engineer faster, smarter, leaner supply chains.
GXO is a leading provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team – energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make GXO a great place to work.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer including Disabled/Veterans.
GXO adheres to CDC, OSHA and state and local requirements regarding COVID safety. All employees and visitors are expected to comply with GXO policies which are in place to safeguard our employees and customers.
All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to take and pass a pre-employment drug test.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Review GXO's candidate privacy statement here.