Loadsmart

Senior Director, People Operations

Loadsmart

full-time

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Origin:  • 🇺🇸 United States • Illinois

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Salary

💰 $165,000 - $195,000 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Act as a trusted advisor to the CFO and executive leadership team, developing and executing HR strategies aligned with business goals, focusing on growth, profitability, and cost efficiency.
  • Develop and implement strategies for talent management, performance management, and employee development to optimize talent investment and foster growth.
  • Serve as the primary subject matter expert and thought leader for all compensation matters, including base pay, incentive plan design, and long-term incentives.
  • Partner with leadership to develop innovative incentive plans that drive desired business outcomes and support profitability goals.
  • Drive culture and engagement across all employees, with attention to the in-person brokerage team in Chicago, Brazil-based engineering team, and remote workforce.
  • Oversee the effective administration of all benefits programs.
  • Design and clearly communicate career paths and growth opportunities for employees.
  • Champion a culture of continuous learning and development.
  • Lead initiatives related to organizational design, workforce planning, and change management to enhance efficiency and productivity.
  • Ensure HR policies and practices comply with global regulations and support a positive, productive work environment.
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing HR team.

Requirements

  • 10+ years of HR experience, with at least 3-5 years in a senior HR leadership role (Senior Director HR, Head of HR, or similar), preferably within a tech or freight tech environment.
  • Demonstrated deep expertise in compensation, including designing and implementing compensation structures, incentive plans, and total rewards strategies. Experience with global compensation practices is a significant plus.
  • Strong business acumen and financial literacy, with understanding of how HR initiatives impact financial performance and profitability.
  • Experience operating in an environment focused on cost optimization and driving efficiency.
  • Proven ability to develop and implement pragmatic HR solutions that address strategic objectives and operational realities.
  • Exceptional leadership and team management skills, with experience leading and developing global HR teams.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and influencing skills.
  • Experience working in a fast-paced, growth-oriented startup environment.
  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (Master's degree or relevant HR certifications preferred).
  • Ability to pass electronic background check(s) as a condition of employment.