HR Director

Ultimate Staffing; West Covina (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultimate Staffing in California seeks a strategic, hands-on Human Resources Director to lead all HR functions and serve as a trusted partner to executive leadership. Based at our HQ, you will support growth, compliance, employee engagement, and organizational development.

You will oversee recruitment, employee relations, benefits, payroll (ADP), and HR policies across multiple sites, driving workforce planning and talent management in a fast-paced international logistics environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 8+ years of progressive HR leadership experience.
• Experience as HR Director, Senior HR Manager, or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of California employment laws and HR compliance.
• Experience supporting multi-site and international operations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead all HR operations for a multi-location organization.
• Develop and execute HR strategies aligned with company goals.
• Drive full-cycle recruitment with emphasis on sales and operations roles.
• Partner with leadership on workforce planning and talent management.
• Ensure compliance with California laws and federal requirements.
• Oversee benefits administration and payroll processes (ADP).
• Maintain HR policies, SOPs, and HRIS governance.
• Monitor engagement, organize training and leadership development.

Skills

HR leadership

California employment laws

Multi-site operations

Recruitment leadership

Employee relations

Payroll administration

ADP payroll

HRIS

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

Tools

ADP

HRIS

Job description

A growing international shipping and logistics organization headquartered in California
with operations throughout the United States and a global network of customers and partners, the company specializes in supporting international trade and transportation needs, is seeking a HR Director.

We are seeking a strategic, hands-on Human Resources Director to lead all HR functions while serving as a trusted business partner to executive leadership. This role will be based in our HQ and will play a critical role in supporting company growth, talent acquisition, compliance, employee engagement, and organizational development.

Position Summary

The Human Resources Director will oversee all aspects of Human Resources, including recruitment, employee relations, compliance, benefits administration, performance management, training and development, HR policies and procedures, and strategic workforce planning. This individual must be comfortable operating both strategically and tactically in a fast-paced international shipping environment.

A significant focus of this role will be leading recruitment efforts, particularly for sales professionals and key operational positions across the organization.

Essential Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all HR operations for a multi-location organization.
• Develop and execute HR strategies that align with company goals and growth initiatives.
• Drive full-cycle recruitment efforts, with a strong emphasis on attracting and hiring top sales talent.
• Partner with leadership to develop workforce planning and talent management strategies.
• Ensure compliance with California employment laws, wage and hour regulations, and federal employment requirements.
• Provide guidance and support regarding employee relations matters, investigations, conflict resolution, and performance management.
• Create, implement, and maintain HR policies, procedures, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Oversee onboarding, orientation, employee development, and retention programs.
• Manage employee training initiatives and leadership development programs.
• Administer employee benefits programs and serve as liaison with benefit providers.
• Oversee payroll processes in partnership with internal stakeholders utilizing ADP.
• Monitor and improve employee engagement, morale, and company culture.
• Support organizational change initiatives and business expansion efforts.
• Maintain HR metrics and reporting to support executive decision-making.
• Collaborate with operational leaders regarding workforce planning and staffing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required.
• 8+ years of progressive Human Resources leadership experience.
• Experience serving as an HR Director, Senior HR Manager, or equivalent leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of California employment laws and HR compliance requirements.
• Experience supporting multi-site operations.
• Experience supporting international shipping, freight forwarding, import/export, global logistics, or transportation organizations strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated success recruiting sales professionals and other difficult-to-fill positions.
• Experience developing HR policies, SOPs, and organizational procedures.
• Strong background in employee relations, investigations, coaching, and conflict resolution.
• Experience managing benefits administration and payroll processes.
• Hands-on experience with ADP payroll and HRIS platforms preferred.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to balance strategic initiatives with day-to-day HR responsibilities.

A growing international shipping and logistics organization headquartered in California
with operations throughout the United States and a global network of customers and partners, the company specializes in supporting international trade and transportation needs, is seeking a HR Director.

We are seeking a strategic, hands-on Human Resources Director to lead all HR functions while serving as a trusted business partner to executive leadership. This role will be based in our HQ and will play a critical role in supporting company growth, talent acquisition, compliance, employee engagement, and organizational development.

Position Summary

The Human Resources Director will oversee all aspects of Human Resources, including recruitment, employee relations, compliance, benefits administration, performance management, training and development, HR policies and procedures, and strategic workforce planning. This individual must be comfortable operating both strategically and tactically in a fast-paced international shipping environment.

A significant focus of this role will be leading recruitment efforts, particularly for sales professionals and key operational positions across the organization.

Essential Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all HR operations for a multi-location organization.
• Develop and execute HR strategies that align with company goals and growth initiatives.
• Drive full-cycle recruitment efforts, with a strong emphasis on attracting and hiring top sales talent.
• Partner with leadership to develop workforce planning and talent management strategies.
• Ensure compliance with California employment laws, wage and hour regulations, and federal employment requirements.
• Provide guidance and support regarding employee relations matters, investigations, conflict resolution, and performance management.
• Create, implement, and maintain HR policies, procedures, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Oversee onboarding, orientation, employee development, and retention programs.
• Manage employee training initiatives and leadership development programs.
• Administer employee benefits programs and serve as liaison with benefit providers.
• Oversee payroll processes in partnership with internal stakeholders utilizing ADP.
• Monitor and improve employee engagement, morale, and company culture.
• Support organizational change initiatives and business expansion efforts.
• Maintain HR metrics and reporting to support executive decision-making.
• Collaborate with operational leaders regarding workforce planning and staffing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required.
• 8+ years of progressive Human Resources leadership experience.
• Experience serving as an HR Director, Senior HR Manager, or equivalent leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of California employment laws and HR compliance requirements.
• Experience supporting multi-site operations.
• Experience supporting international shipping, freight forwarding, import/export, global logistics, or transportation organizations strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated success recruiting sales professionals and other difficult-to-fill positions.
• Experience developing HR policies, SOPs, and organizational procedures.
• Strong background in employee relations, investigations, coaching, and conflict resolution.
• Experience managing benefits administration and payroll processes.
• Hands-on experience with ADP payroll and HRIS platforms preferred.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to balance strategic initiatives with day-to-day HR responsibilities.

Desired Skills and Experience

A growing international shipping and logistics organization headquartered in California
with operations throughout the United States and a global network of customers and partners, the company specializes in supporting international trade and transportation needs.

We are seeking a strategic, hands-on Human Resources Director to lead all HR functions while serving as a trusted business partner to executive leadership. This role will be based in our HQ and will play a critical role in supporting company growth, talent acquisition, compliance, employee engagement, and organizational development.

Position Summary

The Human Resources Director will oversee all aspects of Human Resources, including recruitment, employee relations, compliance, benefits administration, performance management, training and development, HR policies and procedures, and strategic workforce planning. This individual must be comfortable operating both strategically and tactically in a fast-paced international shipping environment.

A significant focus of this role will be leading recruitment efforts, particularly for sales professionals and key operational positions across the organization.

Essential Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all HR operations for a multi-location organization.
• Develop and execute HR strategies that align with company goals and growth initiatives.
• Drive full-cycle recruitment efforts, with a strong emphasis on attracting and hiring top sales talent.
• Partner with leadership to develop workforce planning and talent management strategies.
• Ensure compliance with California employment laws, wage and hour regulations, and federal employment requirements.
• Provide guidance and support regarding employee relations matters, investigations, conflict resolution, and performance management.
• Create, implement, and maintain HR policies, procedures, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Oversee onboarding, orientation, employee development, and retention programs.
• Manage employee training initiatives and leadership development programs.
• Administer employee benefits programs and serve as liaison with benefit providers.
• Oversee payroll processes in partnership with internal stakeholders utilizing ADP.
• Monitor and improve employee engagement, morale, and company culture.
• Support organizational change initiatives and business expansion efforts.
• Maintain HR metrics and reporting to support executive decision-making.
• Collaborate with operational leaders regarding workforce planning and staffing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required.
• 8+ years of progressive Human Resources leadership experience.
• Experience serving as an HR Director, Senior HR Manager, or equivalent leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of California employment laws and HR compliance requirements.
• Experience supporting multi-site operations.
• Experience supporting international shipping, freight forwarding, import/export, global logistics, or transportation organizations strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated success recruiting sales professionals and other difficult-to-fill positions.
• Experience developing HR policies, SOPs, and organizational procedures.
• Strong background in employee relations, investigations, coaching, and conflict resolution.
• Experience managing benefits administration and payroll processes.
• Hands-on experience with ADP payroll and HRIS platforms preferred.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to balance strategic initiatives with day-to-day HR responsibilities.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.