Human Resources Advisor

About the company

Hub Group

Transportation/trucking/railroad · 5,001 to 10,000 employees

What you'll do

• Partner directly with site leaders and department managers to provide day-to-day HR support and guidance.
• Build strong working relationships with leaders to understand workforce needs and operational challenges.
• Coach managers on employee performance, engagement, attendance, accountability, and development.
• Support workforce planning, succession planning, and talent review discussions.
• Assist leaders in addressing employee concerns and developing effective solutions to workplace challenges.
• Provide recommendations on organizational and people-related matters to support business objectives.
• Gather business insights and partner with HR Centers of Excellence to develop solutions that meet organizational needs.
• Serve as the primary resource for employee relations matters within assigned business units.
• Conduct comprehensive investigations, making fact-based recommendations to support Company policy, procedures, and expectations.
• Recommend and support corrective actions, the performance management process, and other employee interventions.
• Partner with leaders to resolve employee issues in a fair, consistent, and timely manner.
• Maintain thorough documentation of investigations, employee relations matters, and employment actions.
• Escalate sensitive, complex, or high-risk matters to HR leadership, as appropriate.
• Support leaders throughout the performance management process, including coaching, documentation, and performance reviews.
• Assist with talent identification, development planning, and succession planning efforts.
• Ensure consistent administration and application of HR policies, procedures, and programs.
• Provide guidance on company policies, benefits, leave administration, accommodations, and employment practices.
• Maintain knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Analyze workforce data and trends, including turnover, attendance, and employee relations activity, to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Support compliance initiatives, audits, and reporting requirements.
• Champion a positive, inclusive workplace culture by advising leaders on engagement strategies and employee experience initiatives.
• Support organizational change efforts, including restructures, role transitions, and workforce communications.
• Support employee engagement initiatives designed to improve retention, morale, and workplace culture.
• Assist leaders in interpreting employee feedback and developing action plans to address identified opportunities.
• Participate in employee meetings, site visits, and engagement activities to maintain visibility and accessibility.
• Promote and reinforce company values and a positive employee experience.
• Duties, responsibilities, and activities may be assigned or changed from time to time.
• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience, including demonstrated expertise as an HR Generalist, HR Business Partner, or HR Advisor.
• Proven track record managing complex employee relations matters independently.
• PHR or SPHR certification preferred; SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP also valued.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience with HRIS platforms, such as Oracle HCM, preferred.
• Ability to analyze HR data and translate metrics into actionable insights for leadership.
• Thorough knowledge of HR governance and employment law (EEOC, FLSA, FMLA, HIPAA, ADA, state-specific regulations).
• Demonstrated ability to oversee confidential matters with discretion and sound judgment.
• Operates independently with minimal oversight on complex issues; exercises sound judgment on matters with significant organizational exposure.
• Strong consultative presence — credible, trusted, and influential with managers at all levels.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to convey complex topics clearly and persuasively.
• Strong listening, coaching, and interpersonal skills; capable of building genuine relationships across diverse employee populations.
• Comfortable managing competing priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Up to 25% of travel is required to support assigned business locations.
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Disability
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Hub Group will never solicit money or credit card information in connection with a Hub Group job application.
• Hub Group does not communicate with candidates via online chatrooms such as Signal or Discord using email accounts such as Gmail or Hotmail.
• Hub Group job postings are posted on our career site: https://www.hubgroup.com/careers

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