Human Resources Director (Contract Logistics)

CEVA Logistics; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee discounts

Pet insurance

Job summary

CEVA Logistics is seeking a Director of HR to lead human resources for a regional unit spanning Canada, the US and Mexico. You will partner with executive leadership to design and implement HR strategies that align with regional and global direction.

The role oversees talent management, workforce planning, employee relations and HR KPIs, driving engagement and organizational effectiveness across locations. Strong change leadership and regulatory knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Progressive HR leadership experience across multi-location operations.
• Experience aligning HR programs with business goals and strategy.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and regulatory compliance.
• Proven ability to influence executives and manage change.

Responsibilities

• Strategic HR Leadership: develop and execute BU HR strategy and program delivery.
• Talent & Organizational Development: lead succession planning, leadership development and training.
• Compliance: ensure regulatory compliance and ethical standards across locations.
• HR Operations & Workforce Planning: oversee headcount planning and cost management.

Skills

HR leadership

Talent management

Workforce planning

Change management

Executive advisory

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or Business

HR certification (SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR)

Tools

HRIS (ADP)

Job description

The Director of HR leads all Human Resources activities for a Regional Business Unit, covering Canada, US and Mexico. The HR Director serves as a strategic partner to the business unit leadership team and works closely with management to develop and implement HR strategies that are consistent with the Regional and Global HR direction. The BU HRD is responsible for talent management, workforce planning, employee relations, compliance and HR KPIs for scope population. He/She ensures HR initiatives align to business goals, enhance employee engagement, and promote a culture of continuous improvement.

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?

Strategic HR Leadership

• Develop, implement and execute the BU HR strategy and HR program delivery, including organization design, talent and workforce planning.
• Advise leaders and drives the execution of strategies to attract, engage, and retain top talent class talent required to support the business.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, aligning HR programs with business goals.
• Translate company-wide objectives and initiatives into approaches that are tailored to the specific needs of the respective business unit.

Talent & Organizational Development

• Lead succession planning, leadership development, and training initiatives to enhance employee growth for scope population.
• Identify opportunities for organizational improvement and implement initiatives to enhance employee engagement, productivity, and retention, ensuring consistent application of Group and Ceva principles.
• Provide expertise in technical and regulatory aspects of employment and owns accountability for talent management responsibilities, including hiring, termination, performance management, rewards, etc.
• Design approaches for diagnosing and enhancing organizational effectiveness and employee satisfaction.

Compliance

• Ensure compliance and efficiency of HR policies and procedures across all business unit locations.
• Model code of ethics and code of conduct; investigating hot-line complaints assigned.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance. Partners with the legal department as needed/required.
• Directly manage and develop the BU HR team, including sub-region HRBPs and field HRBPs.
• Collaborate with other regional HR Directors to align corporate and field HR strategies.
• Drive the organization and HR Business Partner team towards a culture of excellence, prepare and coach leaders and teams to embrace organizational change, and collaborate with HR and business leaders to ensure employees feel engaged and inspired to deliver business results.

HR Operations & Workforce Planning

• Partner with finance and leadership teams to oversee headcount and people costs.
• Provide guidance and input on business unit workforce planning (restructuring in some locations, growth in others).
• Work with leaders to forecast short-term and long-term staffing needs based on targets and projects; assess current skill sets against future business requirements; implement and monitor action plans.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

Qualifications & Experience

• Ideally 12+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, with at least 7 years working in the field.
• Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• Experience managing HR teams that oversee multi-location HR initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws.
• Proven experience leading strategic HR projects that impact an entire organization (onboarding programs, HRIS upgrades (ADP), compensation structures, performance management).
• Expertise in talent development, performance management, and employee engagement strategies.
• Strong data acumen and data analysis skills.
• HR certification (SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR) preferred.
• Industry experience strongly preferred.
• Experience effectively leading change management exercises.
• An ability to navigate complex and ambiguous business environments and deliver results.
• A demonstrated ability to inspire a team.

WHAT DO WE HAVE TO OFFER?

With a genuine culture of recognition, we want our employees to grow, develop and be part of our journey. We offer a benefits package with a focus on your wellbeing. This includes competitive Paid Time Off, 401(k), health insurance and an employee benefits platform that offers discounts on gym memberships and a diverse range of retail, travel, car and hospitality brands, including important offerings like pet insurance.

We are a team in every sense, and we support each other and work collaboratively to achieve our goals together.

It is our goal that you will be compensated for your hard work and commitment, so if you'd like to work for one of the top Logistics providers in the world then let's work together to help you find your new role.

ABOUT TOMORROW

We value your professional and personal growth. That's why we share plenty of career opportunities for you to thrive within CEVA. This role can be the first step on your career path with us. You can stay in the same job family, find a new family to grow in (an almost limitless number of options) or find your own path. Join CEVA for a challenging and rewarding career.