Director, Human Resources - Transportation

CHS, Inc. • Inver Grove Heights, MN

41d

About The Position

The Director Human Resource Business Partner provides strategic HR leadership and support to CHS’s transportation organization. As a key partner to transportation leadership, the director leads and executes people and talent strategies that enable business performance, organizational effectiveness, workforce planning, employee engagement, and a strong employee experience.

The position leads a team of two HR business partners dedicated to supporting transportation. The director serves as a trusted advisor to leaders and employees, balancing strategic initiatives with day-to-day HR leadership in a fast-paced operational environment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 10 or more years of progressive human resources experience.
• 7 or more years of experience as an HR business partner, HR manager, or in a comparable strategic HR leadership role.
• Experience leading, coaching, or developing HR professionals or other team members.
• Direct experience supporting core people and talent processes, including employee engagement, talent acquisition, performance management, talent management, employee relations, learning and development, compensation planning, and organizational effectiveness.
• Experience partnering with senior leaders and influencing decisions across a complex business environment.
• Demonstrated experience applying people data and insights to inform business decisions and talent strategies.
• Working knowledge and practical application of employment laws and HR practices relevant to the role.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
• MBA or master’s degree in Human Resources.
• SHRM or HRCI certification.
• Experience supporting transportation, logistics, operations, industrial, field-based, or multi-location workforces.
• Strong verbal and written communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills.
• Demonstrated ability to influence leaders and drive sound people decisions.
• Proven ability to connect talent strategy with business strategy and deliver measurable results.
• Ability to build trusted relationships at all levels of the organization, grounded in mutual trust and respect.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Ability to balance transactional HR requirements with strategic, long-term initiatives.
• Ability to navigate complex and high-stress situations, respond promptly to stakeholders, and coordinate effective resolution.
• Proficiency with SAP HR modules, AI tools, and Microsoft 365.

Responsibilities

• Partner with transportation leadership to develop and execute HR strategies aligned with business priorities, talent needs, and organizational goals.
• Lead, coach, and develop two direct-report HR team members supporting the transportation organization; establish clear priorities, build capability, and ensure consistent, high-quality HR partnership.
• Provide strategic consultation to leaders on organizational design, workforce planning, talent selection, succession planning, talent development, and change management.
• Drive people activities that strengthen employee engagement, reinforce behaviors aligned with CHS capabilities, support employee recognition, and promote employee well-being.
• Lead and support annual people processes, including talent review, compensation planning, employee engagement survey action planning, goal setting, and annual performance reviews.
• Partner with leaders to identify talent needs and facilitate ongoing talent discussions to support employee development, internal mobility, and succession.
• Collaborate with HR Centers of Excellence to provide business perspective on core HR processes and deliver effective HR services.
• Partner with the Employee Relations COE to address workplace concerns, performance management matters, and other employee relations issues appropriately and consistently.
• Use people data and analytics to identify trends, assess organizational needs, and recommend practical talent solutions.
• Support change-management and communication efforts related to business, organizational, and people initiatives.
• Build productive working relationships with leaders and HR partners across the enterprise, including global HR leadership when applicable.
• Lead and participate in strategic HR projects and initiatives based on transportation and enterprise business needs.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Wellness programs
• Life insurance
• Health and dependent care spending accounts
• Paid time off
• 401(k)
• Pension
• Profit sharing
• Short- and long-term disability
• Tuition reimbursement
• Adoption assistance
• Compensation may include bonus, incentives, and commissions depending on the position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: High school or GED