HR Strategy & Talent Partner — Manager

XPO Enterprise Services, LLC; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PTO

Paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Education assistance

Job summary

XPO is seeking a Manager, Human Resources in Boston to translate business priorities into workforce and talent strategies, partnering with leaders to drive performance and organizational effectiveness.

You will guide employee relations across a distributed portfolio, coach leaders, manage performance cycles, use workforce analytics, and shape succession plans. The role includes competitive compensation, health insurance from day one, PTO, holidays, 401(k), and education assistance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent related work experience in HR, business, OD, or a related field.
• 5 years of progressive HR or related experience in HR, business operations, talent, or related enablement function.
• Experience coaching and influencing leaders at varying levels of the organization.
• Translating business priorities into practical workforce, talent, or organizational actions.
• Experience using metrics, analytics, or feedback to identify issues and shape recommendations.
• Designing or improving programs/processes/tools that increase organizational effectiveness.
• Handling sensitive people/workplace matters with sound judgment and discretion.
• Direct experience serving as an HR advisor for a corporate function or local site.
• Excellent judgment, discretion, follow-through, and confidentiality.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and HR systems; ability to learn new tech quickly.
• Ability to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Translate business priorities into practical people, talent, and organizational strategies to improve performance and growth.
• Provide guidance on employee relations matters, partnering with leaders, Legal, and stakeholders to ensure fair, ethical outcomes.
• Administer the performance management cycle and coach leaders to set expectations and provide feedback.
• Use workforce data and insights to identify risks, opportunities, and influence decisions.
• Shape workforce plans, talent strategies, succession priorities, and development actions.
• Lead HR support for organizational change and help leaders communicate and sustain trust.
• Serve as the primary HR leader for the assigned office location within a dispersed client portfolio.
• Develop trusted relationships by listening, anticipating needs, and delivering on commitments.
• Act as a trusted advisor to leaders, offering candid counsel on people and organizational decisions.
• Facilitate talent reviews, succession discussions, and development planning.
• Build credibility by tying people decisions to business outcomes.
• Assess organizational effectiveness and recommend changes to structure and operating models.

Skills

Coaching leaders

Translate priorities into actions

Workforce analytics

Employee relations guidance

Communication

Confidentiality and judgment

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

HR certifications (PHR/SPHR/SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP)

Tools

Microsoft Office

HR systems

Job description

XPO is seeking a Manager, Human Resources in Boston to translate business priorities into workforce and talent strategies, partnering with leaders to drive performance and organizational effectiveness.

You will guide employee relations across a distributed portfolio, coach leaders, manage performance cycles, use workforce analytics, and shape succession plans. The role includes competitive compensation, health insurance from day one, PTO, holidays, 401(k), and education assistance.