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.

Position Summary

Provides HR consultation and leadership to one more areas of the business to define and execute strategies that enable the achievement of business objectives. Uses knowledge of various HR functions to provide strategic guidance and direction to business leaders.

Major Tasks and Responsibilities

• Functions as a strategic HR business partner to one or more executive leaders and/or client groups to develop and execute critical business and organizational strategies.
• Coaches and develops leaders in all areas of people leadership, including performance management and talent development.
• Leads HR projects and deployments and provides guidance and direction on the design and execution of change management plans for implementing enhancements to policies and procedures.
• Manages and resolves escalated employee relations issues, including conducting effective, thorough, and objective investigations.
• Serves as a liaison between business leaders and functional HR teams to improve the employee experience across the organization.
• Maintains broad and current subject matter knowledge and expertise in federal and state employment laws to advise and influence leadership on solutions for HR issues and evolving organizational needs.
• Oversees employee relations initiatives, including employee engagement, talent development, and retention efforts.
• Provides guidance and input on business unit restructures, workforce planning, and succession planning.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resources or a related field.
• 8+ years of human resources experience.
• Working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines, including compensation, organizational development, employee relations, diversity, performance management, and labor compliance.
• Prior experience working with senior executives and their direct reports.

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.