Human Resources Director

Marquette Transportation Company, LLC; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K plan with company match

Bonus plan

Life insurance

Short- & long-term disability

Flexible spending account

Critical illness coverage

Accident insurance

Other incentives

Job summary

Marquette Transportation Company, LLC is seeking a seasoned HR Business Partner for Asset Management in Paducah, KY. You will lead recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, and performance management for vessel and shore teams, partnering with executives to shape talent strategy and ensure a compliant, inclusive workplace.

Travel to New Orleans is required to support Gulf region teams. The role offers competitive pay, benefits, a 401(k) plan with company match, and opportunities for leadership

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in HR or related field.
• 5-7 years of HR experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to travel to New Orleans to support Gulf region teams.

Responsibilities

• Serves as HR business partner for Asset Management across all divisions, including both shore and vessel engineering, barge maintenance, purchasing, and supply chain.
• Leads recruiting and onboarding for asset management roles and ensures sufficient engineers to crew fleet.
• Manages selection and onboarding for the engineer trainee program.
• Partners with executives on talent development, compensation changes, and succession planning.
• Coaches leaders on employee relations and performance improvement plans.
• Handles terminations and exit interviews for Asset Management staff.
• Supports deck crew recruiting and onboarding during peak seasons.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Self-starting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or related field

Master's Degree preferred

Job description

Marquette Transportation Company, LLC, 150 Ballard Circle, Paducah, Kentucky, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Monday, August 17, 2026 at 6:00 AM

About Us:

Marquette Transportation Company and Canal Barge Company are leaders in the marine transportation industry. Following investments by Redwood Holdings in Marquette and Canal Barge, the family of brands now includes Marquette River and Offshore divisions, Canal Barge Company, Illinois Marine Towing, Canal Terminal Company, Canal Analytical and Environmental Services and Pelican Marine. This integrated network builds one of the industry's largest fleets with nearly 150 vessels, more than 4,000 barges, over 100 deck barges and 2,000 skilled mariners.

Headquartered in Paducah, Kentucky, and founded in 1978, Marquette is a leading provider of marine transportation services. Through an integrated towing network, Marquette operates across more than 6,000 miles of navigable waterways, including the Mississippi River System and its tributaries, the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway and the nearshore tugboat market.

Founded in 1933 and headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana, Canal Barge is one of the largest privately-owned marine transportation companies in the United States. Canal Barge has a successful track record of developing long-term and mutually profitable partnerships with major companies in the refining, petrochemical, power generation, oilfield service, construction, and materials industries.

• Serves as HR business partner for Asset Management across all divisions, which includes both shore and vessel engineering, barge maintenance, purchasing, and supply chain functions.
• Leads recruiting and onboarding for both vessel and shore-based openings in Asset Management. Anticipates staffing needs and takes ownership of ensuring that the organization has sufficient engineers available to crew our fleet of vessels.
• Manages selection and onboarding process for employees entering the engineer trainee program.
• Partners with EVP and other leaders of Asset Management function on all aspects of the employee life cycle, including compensation changes, talent development, and succession planning.
• Coaches leaders on employee relations and performance gaps that may exist among team members. Partners with talent development function to identify training and development solutions to optimize performance. Works with leaders on performance improvement plans when needed.
• Handles employee relations issues. Conducts investigations and provides coaching/counseling to employees and managers to promote a respectful workplace.
• Processes terminations and conducts exit interviews for Asset Management employees.
• Collaborates and engages with colleagues on HR team on shared goals and support of critical initiatives. Assists with deck crew recruiting and onboarding efforts during peak hiring seasons.
• Contributes to a positive culture in the HR department, the Asset Management team, and the company at large. Exemplifies company values.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or related field. (Master's Degree preferred)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self-starting and ability to perform a variety of tasks with moderate supervision.
• 5-7 years of HR experience.
• Proven leadership skills.
• Travel to New Orleans regularly to build relationships and support Asset Management teams in the Gulf region.

• Marquette offers competitive pay, health, dental & vision insurance, 401K plan with company match, bonus plan, company paid life insurance, short- & long-term disability, flexible spending account, critical illness, accident insurance, and other incentives!

Marquette is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Marquette Transportation Company, LLC, 150 Ballard Circle, Paducah, Kentucky, United States of America