Director - Human Resources Job at Glovisusa in Irvine

Glovis America - 18191 Von Karman Ave, Irvine, California, United States of America Job Description Posted Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at 10:00 AM GLOVIS America, Inc. is a third-party logistics provider headquartered in Irvine, CA. Since our inception in 2002, we are committed to delivering our customers products via truck, rail, or ocean vessel throughout the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Glovis America makes every effort to exceed standards by providing quality service to our customers and vendors of the automotive, freight forwarding, parts distribution, used car, and fuel industries. We cater logistics strategies and processes to our customers' needs by utilizing the latest information systems and advanced technologies. Summary The Director - Human Resources is a strategic leader responsible for overseeing all aspects of the Human Resources function to drive organizational success and employee engagement. This role directs staffing and talent acquisition strategies, employee orientation, education and training, leadership and management development, employee and labor relations, compliance, compensation and benefits, organizational development, performance management, and workforce planning. The Director serves as the primary liaison to the Executive Team, providing strategic HR guidance and ensuring alignment between HR initiatives and overall business objectives, while fostering a high-performing, engaged workforce. This position maintains direct responsibility for the success of each team under the Human Resources Department. Responsibilities Represent the Human Resources department to the Executive Team and other divisions; explain and interpret HR programs, policies, and activities; negotiate and resolve sensitive, significant, and complex issues with Executive Leadership Confer with organization officials to plan business objectives, develop organizational policies, and coordinate specific HR functions Lead workforce planning, succession planning, and organizational design to support long-term business growth Oversee compensation and benefits strategy to maintain internal equity and external competitiveness Lead HR staff in executing organization-wide and location-specific initiatives that align with business priorities Provide clear direction on HR department goals, objectives, mission, and KPIs to ensure measurable results Evaluate human relations and work-related issues, meet with supervisors, managers, and executives to determine effective remediation techniques (e.g., training, coaching, interventions) Lead union status initiatives on behalf of the organization Oversee performance management systems in alignment with GHQ (Global Headquarters) and AHQ (Americas Headquarters) requirements, ensuring consistent application across the organization Champion company culture, values, and employee engagement initiatives across all locations Review and approve or deny HR requests and initiatives in alignment with business strategy Communicates with establishment personnel and attends meetings to facilitate effective interpersonal communication among participants and to ascertain human relations and work-related problems that adversely affect employee morale and establishment productivity Directs staff personnel who assist in identifying, evaluating, and resolving human relations and work performance problems within establishment to facilitate communication and improve employee human relations skills and work performance Drive talent acquisition strategies to attract and retain top talent, including executive-level recruitment Oversight of corporate attendance compliance and reporting of same Oversight to headcount status and reporting of same Attends to support programs for company affiliates as needed Shall maintain general awareness of affiliate HR competency and shall report and ensure in best practice sharing Compensation Range $183,000 - $210,000 per year (Subject to Compensation Study Upon Candidate Selection) Benefits of working at Hyundai GLOVIS America Inc. Medical Insurance Vision Insurance Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Basic Life and AD&D as well as Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick leave Pet Insurance Hospital and Critical Illness Insurance Wellness Program and Gym Reimbursement* 401(k) with Generous Matching Quarterly Employee Lunches, Summer Refreshments, and Monthly Team Building Activities* Discretionary Bonuses* Tuition Reimbursement* *Benefits may vary by location. All benefits pursuant to Company policy Skills: Personnel and Human Resources — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems Administration and Management — Knowledge of principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources English Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively Deductive Reasoning — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense Education & Experience Bachelor's Degree Required 10 - 15 Years of Experience Relating to Human Resources & Leadership Required Employment Law Experience Preferred 13 - 18 Years of Direct Experience Preferred 10+ Years of Indirect Experience Required Leadership Training Preferred 6 - 9 Years of Experience Preferred PHR or SHRM-CP Required SPHR or SHRM-CP, Leadership Certificate, CCP Preferred 7 - 10+ Years of Supervisor Experience Required Physical Requirements Ability to sit in front of a desk and/or in front of the computer for long periods Repetitive use of hand/grasping product, writing, and typing Lift up to 10lbs Carry up to 10lbs Stand/walk Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. Working and Environmental Conditions The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Typical office environment with low-level noise exposure This position will be located in the Irvine, CA office Communication with employees and field partners will be primarily conducted via phone and email The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by employees assigned to this position. They are not intended to be a complete list of all job duties performed by persons in the position. Glovis America reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time as the needs of the company and requirements of the job change. Glovis America - 18191 Von Karman Ave, Irvine, California, United States of America #J-18808-Ljbffr