Human Resources Director

Traffic Tech•Chicago, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Who We Are: When you join Traffic Tech, you join a team that keeps the global economy moving – literally. Traffic Tech is recognized as an industry leader and the logistics partner to many highly recognizable international brands. With offices throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, Europe and China, the company offers progressive & efficient solutions for moving freight by land, sea, and air. Your Part in It: Working out of our Global Headquarters in Chicago, IL, we are looking for our next Human Resources Director. Working within the Human Resources department, you will participate in various Human Resources projects in a fast paced and continuously evolving environment. As a member of our HR team, you will have the opportunity to lead and enhance our people operations, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and a strong employee experience. This role requires deep expertise in employment law, a proven ability to manage complex employee relations matters, and the capacity to drive key HR initiatives. The ideal candidate brings a collaborative, forward-thinking approach and experience operating within multi-jurisdictional environments.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; advanced degree or relevant certifications (e.g., CHRL, SHRM-SCP) considered an asset.
Proven experience leading and managing a global team of HR professionals.
5+ years of progressive HR experience, including senior leadership responsibilities within complex, multi-jurisdictional environments.
Proven experience in leading and optimizing Workday (or comparable HRIS) environments, including large-scale data migrations and system implementations.
Extensive expertise in employee relations, with a track record of managing complex, high-risk matters and advising senior leadership.
Deep knowledge of U.S. employment law, with California labor law expertise considered essential.
Demonstrated experience operating within multi-state environments, with international exposure across Canada, Latin America, Europe, and Asia considered a strong asset.
Strong understanding of compensation, benefits, and payroll practices, with the ability to provide strategic oversight and governance.
Exceptional leadership, judgment, and influencing skills, with the ability to operate as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders.
Highly strategic and execution-oriented, with strong organizational skills and the ability to drive initiatives in fast-paced, evolving environments.

Nice To Haves

Bilingualism (Spanish, French) considered an asset to support a diverse and global workforce.

Responsibilities

Providing leadership and direction across global offices in the U.S., Latin America, and Europe.
Direct complex employee relations matters across the U.S., offering expert guidance on investigations, absenteeism, performance management, and terminations, while mitigating organizational risk.
Oversee and optimize the full-cycle U.S. talent acquisition strategy, ensuring alignment with workforce planning, employer branding, and business growth objectives.
Lead and provide strategic oversight for the HRIS data migration to Workday, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives, data integrity, and minimal operational disruption.
Provide governance over employment contracts, offer structures, and onboarding frameworks to drive consistency, compliance, and enhanced employee experience.
Act as a trusted advisor to leadership by interpreting HR policies and procedures, ensuring consistent application and informed decision-making across the organization.
Ensure oversight and accuracy of employee lifecycle documentation, establishing controls and best practices for HR operations.
Lead the development and continuous improvement of HR policies and programs to ensure compliance, scalability, and alignment with evolving business needs.
Drive and sponsor key HR initiatives—including HRIS implementation and management, retention strategies, compliance frameworks, and health and safety programs—to deliver measurable organizational impact.