People Partner

Stgusa; North Bergen (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

STG Logistics is seeking a People Partner to align business objectives with employees across multiple locations. You will serve as a full-cycle HR partner, guiding leaders on people-related programs and initiatives to strengthen a people-first culture and employee engagement.

You will analyze trends with the HR team, support driver-model scaling, resolve complex employee relations, and ensure compliance with state and federal laws while partnering with leaders to drive HR solutions and talent

Qualifications

• 3+ years HR experience in an employee driver model, matrixed, multi-location operation.
• Willing to travel up to 25% across multiple time zones.
• Bi-lingual preferred but not required.
• Experience in Logistics, Transportation, Warehouse/Distribution, Trucking, Retail preferred.
• Excellent communication skills: written and verbal; business partnering.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a trusted advisor and primary HR liaison for assigned business units and geographies.
• Consults with leaders and line management, providing HR guidance as appropriate.
• Analyzes trends and metrics in partnership with HR to recommend, develop, and implement solutions, programs, and policies.
• Supports building and scaling of a Company Driver model.
• Manages and resolves complex employee relations issues; conducts investigations.
• Ensures compliance with day-to-day employment laws; partners with Directors as needed.
• Provides day-to-day performance management guidance to line management.
• Works with management to improve relationships, morale, productivity, and retention.
• Partners with leaders to drive employee engagement and action plans.
• Collaborates with Talent Acquisition to recruit and onboard talent.
• Provides HR policy guidance and interpretation.
• Develops and coordinates employment terms for hires, promotions, transfers.
• Supports business unit restructures, workforce planning, and succession planning.
• Identifies training needs and coordinates training programs.

Skills

HR experience

Travel up to 25%

Bilingual friendly

Logistics industry

Communication skills

Problem solving

HR disciplines

Education

Bachelor's degree substitution

Job description

STG Logistics ("STG") is a premier provider of managed and extended port-to-door outsourcing services. STG delivers holistic solutions to our customer's supply chain by integrating our best people, premium technology, a nationwide network of drayage, intermodal operations, CFS facilities, and warehouse fulfillment locations to provide exceptional logistics services.

Who We Are:

Our People Are The Difference. At STG, we're people-first and invested in our team members, ensuring they are the most highly trained, tech-savvy, and customer-centric individuals possible

Summary:

The People Partner is responsible for aligning business objectives with employees and management in designated business units. The position serves as a full-cycle Human ResourcePartnerto management and employees on human resource-related issues. The role assesses and anticipates HR-related needs and works proactively with the business partners and the People team to develop and deliver integrated HR solutions. The position formulates partnerships across an assigned region to deliver value-added service to management and employees that reflect the business objectives of the organization. The People Partner should get to know and understand the business in order to support the leaders on people related programs and initiatives. The People Partner also partners with leaders to strengthen a people-first culture and enhance employee engagement through employee feedback, recognition, and meaningful action plans.

What You'll Do:

• Serves as a trusted advisor and primary HR liaison for assigned business units and/or geographies.
• Consults with leaders and line management, providing HR guidance when appropriate.
• Analyzes trends and metrics in partnership with the HR team to recommend, develop, and implement solutions, programs, and policies.
• Supports the building and scaling of a Company Driver model.
• Manages and resolves complex employee relations issues. Conducts effective, thorough, and objective investigations.
• Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Partners with the Director, People Partners and Sr VP, People, as needed or required.
• Provides day-to-day performance management guidance to line management (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, performance improvement).
• Works closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.
• Partners with leaders to strengthen a people-first culture and drive employee engagement through employee feedback, recognition initiatives, and actionable engagement plans.
• Partners with the Talent Acquisition team to procure and onboard talent, ensuring talent search, interviewing, and onboarding meet organizational objectives of hiring and retaining top talent.
• Provides HR policy guidance and interpretation.
• Develops, adjusts, and ensures HR business processes are simplified and streamlined; ensures compliance and understanding for all process stakeholders.
• Develops and coordinates employment terms for new hires, promotions, and transfers.
• Provides guidance and input on business unit restructures, workforce planning, and succession planning.
• Identifies training needs for business units and individual executive coaching needs.
• Develops training materials and delivers training programs through webinars and through on-site presentations. Participates in the evaluation and monitoring of training programs to ensure success.

What You'll Bring:

• Significant and relevant industry experience may substitute for a bachelor’s degree.
• A minimum of 3 years of HR experience in an employee driver model, matrixed, multi-location operation.
• Must be willing to travel up to 25% across multiple time zones.
• Bi-lingual is preferred but not required.
• Experience working in the following industries is preferred: Logistics, Transportation, Warehouse/Distribution, Trucking, Retail
• Excellent communication skills: both written and verbal; listening to the business and customers’ needs.
• Action Oriented: ability to make and action decisions in a timely manner; overcome roadblocks and challenges easily.
• Problem-Solving: identifies and resolves problems on time; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions
• Working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines, including compensation practices, organizational diagnosis, employee relations, diversity, performance management, and state and federal employment laws.

Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, experience, qualifications, geography, and other job-related reasons.

The work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounter while performing this job's essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee rarely is exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

STG Logistics is an equal-opportunity employer. STG considers all qualified applicants and employees for hiring, placement, and advancement without regard to a person's race, color, religion, national origin, age, genetic information, military status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or protected veteran status. We invite you to join our diverse & growing team.

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