Strategic HR Director for Multi-Site Transportation

Martin Transportation Systems (MTS); Byron Township (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Martin Transportation Systems seeks an experienced, hands-on Human Resources Director to lead enterprise-wide HR strategy and operations across our family of businesses. The role partners with executive leadership to strengthen talent, compliance, recruiting, and organizational effectiveness across a diverse, multi-entity workforce, reporting to the Director of Risk with a dotted-line to the CEO.

This position requires onsite presence at our Byron Center, Michigan headquarters with regular

Qualifications

• Progressive HR leadership across multi-site operations.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. employment law and compliance.
• Experience with Canadian employment standards and labor relations (Ontario preferred).
• Experience with union and non-union workforces; collective bargaining experience preferred.
• Ability to balance strategic HR leadership with day-to-day operations.
• Analytical mindset with HR metrics and HRIS data to guide decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the HR function across multiple operating companies and locations.
• Partner with senior leaders on workforce planning, staffing, retention, and engagement.
• Oversee employee relations, investigations, performance management, and separations.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and Canadian employment laws.
• Guide HR support for union and non-union workforces, including grievance administration.
• Lead recruiting strategy and execution for professional, operational, skilled-trades, and leadership roles.
• Oversee HR programs including benefits, leave administration, recognition, training, performance management, and employee development.
• Use HRIS data, workforce metrics, and trend analysis to identify opportunities and support informed business decisions.
• Develop, maintain, and improve HR policies, processes, training, and documentation.

Skills

HR leadership

Employee relations

Labor relations

Strategic planning

HR metrics

HRIS data

Communication

Negotiation

Problem solving

Multi-site leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Master's degree preferred

SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP/PHR/SPHR certification preferred

Tools

HRIS systems

Job description

Martin Transportation Systems seeks an experienced, hands-on Human Resources Director to lead enterprise-wide HR strategy and operations across our family of businesses. The role partners with executive leadership to strengthen talent, compliance, recruiting, and organizational effectiveness across a diverse, multi-entity workforce, reporting to the Director of Risk with a dotted-line to the CEO.

This position requires onsite presence at our Byron Center, Michigan headquarters with regular