Principal People Business Partner

Veho•Philadelphia, PA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Veho is seeking a Principal People Business Partner to join their People team. This role will serve as the strategic people leader for the Ground Operations function across the Northeast and Southeast regions. The individual will act as a trusted advisor and thought partner to Ground Ops leadership, driving complex talent initiatives and building a scalable people strategy. This position is ideal for someone with deep expertise in hourly operations, high-growth scaling, and building strong teams in fast-paced, warehouse-based environments. The role involves mentoring the PBP team, owning strategic programs, and bridging operational needs with the broader People strategy.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Operations, or related field
10-12 years of progressive HR, people operations, or organizational development experience
Demonstrated expertise in managing talent, performance, and people strategy in logistics, transportation, warehousing, or similar operational environments
Proven track record leading strategic people initiatives and driving business impact through human capital strategies
Deep understanding of hourly and non-exempt workforce challenges, including retention, engagement, scaling, and operational culture
Strong experience in high-growth or rapidly scaling companies
Excellent strategic thinking and independent judgment in complex, ambiguous situations
Ability to think systems-wide and connect people strategy to operational and business outcomes
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with ability to influence and persuade across levels
Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management capabilities
Ability to mentor and develop others, fostering a culture of growth and continuous improvement
Proficiency in Google Workspace and HRIS systems
Comfort managing competing priorities and working effectively across multiple regions and time zones

Nice To Haves

Experience in logistics, transportation, warehousing, or similar operational industries
Background in high-growth, scaling companies or startup environments
Experience with organizational design, restructuring, or large-scale transformations
Exposure to or experience with driver or gig economy workforce models
Knowledge of federal and state employment law, particularly as it applies to hourly and non-exempt populations

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary strategic people partner to Ground Ops leadership across the Northeast and Southeast regions, advising on talent strategy, organizational design, and people-driven business decisions.
Develop and execute talent management strategies tailored to Ground Ops, including workforce planning, succession planning, and capability building to support regional and company-wide growth.
Own strategic initiatives including manager development programs, warehouse culture and engagement strategies, retention and high-growth scaling efforts.
Lead complex employee relations matters, disciplinary processes, and investigations requiring independent judgment and strategic thinking.
Mentor the People Business Partner team, providing guidance, coaching, and support on client relationships, and complex HR matters.
Identify trends and patterns in Ground Ops data and metrics, translating them into actionable recommendations and solutions.
Partner with talent acquisition to shape hiring strategies and leveling architectures that support Ground Ops' needs and align with company leveling frameworks.
Lead organizational design and restructuring projects that support operational efficiency and team effectiveness.
Develop and champion compensation and benefits strategies specific to hourly and non-exempt populations.
Participate in company-wide people initiatives and cross-functional projects, ensuring Ground Ops' voice is heard and represented.
Build and maintain strong working relationships with senior Ground Ops leaders, warehouse managers, and operational teams across regions.