Director, Human Resources

Ready To Go Further?

Saia is a different kind of logistics and transportation company. We do things the right way. You‘ll see it in our commitment to our people, customers, and community. You‘ll feel it in the support you get on day one – from leadership and from your team. A job with Saia is packed with opportunity – from learning new skills and advancing to competitive compensation and great benefits. It's all here and it’s exactly what going further is all about.

Job Summary

Provides strategic and tactical support to leadership in all HR areas, including recruiting, onboarding and offboarding, employee relations, and process implementation. Leads a team of HR professionals that provide ongoing guidance and leadership to one or more areas of the business.

Major Tasks and Responsibilities

• Directs human resources programs and policies that support company goals, achieve objectives, and engage the workforce.

• Provides leadership and oversight to HR teams in one or more areas of the business, including assigning work and delegating tasks.

• Serves as a liaison between the business and functional HR teams to improve the employee experience across the organization.

• Ensures awareness and compliance with internal policies and procedures.

• Maintains broad and current subject matter knowledge and expertise in federal and state employment laws to advise leadership on solutions for HR issues and evolving organizational needs.

• Designs and executes change management plans for implementing enhancements to policies and procedures.

• Leads employee relations initiatives, including employee engagement, talent development, and retention.

• Manages human resources metrics and analytics to drive data-driven decision making and continuous improvement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or a related field.

• 7+ years of experience working in Human Resources.

• 5+ years of direct management experience.

• PHR certification.

Benefits

At Saia, your success is our success! That’s why we work hard to provide you with what you need to build an awesome career. We are committed to rewarding superior employee performance so that when you work hard, your achievements won’t go unnoticed. 

Make Your Move

At Saia, our people are the reason we’ve been successful for over a century in the industry. Together, we’ve created a positive culture that’s driven by our core values – like dignity and respect, a customer-first approach, safety and more. With hundreds of terminals across the country and growing, we’re always looking for more collaborative and motivated individuals to join our team. So, if you’re ready to put your career on a solid path, let’s go further.

Saia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.