Human Resources Director

AppleOne Technical Staffing; Linden (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing logistics organization is seeking an experienced HR Director to lead people strategy across multiple states. The role involves shaping employee experience, fostering a high-performance culture, and implementing best HR practices. Ideal candidates will have extensive HR experience, particularly in logistics or transportation, and a proven ability to enhance employee engagement.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays

Basic Life Insurance Coverage

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive HR experience, including 2+ years in a senior leadership role.
• In-depth knowledge of multi-state employment law, including California.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of the employee lifecycle, including recruitment and onboarding.
• Manage compensation strategy, benefits programs, and performance management systems.
• Drive HR initiatives aimed at improving employee experience.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Data-driven decision-making

Employee engagement

Education

SPHR Certification

SHRM-SCP Certification

Job description

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Base pay range

$110,000.00/yr - $180,000.00/yr

Now Hiring: HR Director | Multi-Entity Logistics & Freight Organization | Multi-State Operations

We are seeking a seasoned Human Resources Manager or Director to lead the people strategy for a fast-growing freight forwarding and logistics organization with over 260 employees across 5 locations and 7 states.

As the HR Director, you’ll play a critical role in shaping the employee experience, fostering a high-performance culture, and implementing best-in-class HR practices across the organization and its affiliated platform entities. This hands-on, strategic position is ideal for an experienced HR leader who thrives in dynamic environments, understands the unique challenges of logistics, warehousing, or transportation sectors, and is eager to take initiative in collaboration with senior leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead all aspects of the employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, compliance, engagement, retention, and offboarding.
• Maintain and enforce workplace policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws across multiple states.
• Manage compensation strategy, benefits programs, and performance management systems.
• Supervise a growing HR team and serve as a strategic partner to senior leadership.
• Drive HR initiatives aimed at improving employee experience and operational effectiveness.
• Develop and maintain consistent HR records and documentation systems.

What You Bring:

• 7+ years of progressive HR experience, including 2+ years in a senior leadership role.
• Background in logistics, transportation, or warehousing strongly preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of multi-state employment law, including California.
• Proven ability to build inclusive teams and elevate employee engagement.
• Experience leading HR in complex, multi-entity environments.
• Strong communication, leadership, and data-driven decision-making skills.
• SPHR or SHRM-SCP certification preferred.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to other work locations.

Success Indicators:

• Positive results in employee engagement and satisfaction surveys.
• Successful rollout of HR initiatives and projects.
• Improvements in recruitment and retention metrics, employee relations, and HR compliance.
• Strong feedback from leadership on HR’s strategic partnership and communication.

Benefits Include:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• 6 Paid Holidays
• Basic Life Insurance Coverage

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

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