Vice President of Human Resources - Riverview, FL

Job Summary

Who We Are:BlueGrace Logistics is one of the fastest-growing transportation management companies in the US. Headquartered in Riverview, FL, BlueGrace has 6 offices across the US and a recent expansion into Mexico. BlueGrace helps businesses understand and optimize their supply chains by combining predictive analytics with strong technology, and by hiring people who share its core values.

The Role:The Vice President of Human Resources leads the full HR function and serves as a trusted partner to the President and COO and the senior leadership team. This is a hands-on leadership role. You’ll own day-to-day HR execution, run a lean team, and turn the company’s people priorities into programs, processes, and results. The right person is comfortable rolling up their sleeves, building consistency across a growing, multi-location business, and earning influence through steady delivery and sound counsel.

Where you’ll work: Riverview, FL (on-site)

Who you’ll report to: President and Chief Operating Officer

What you’ll do:

Leadership

• Lead and develop the HR team, including talent acquisition, HR management, and talent development.
• Partner with the President and COO and senior leaders to carry out people priorities that support business goals.
• Support leaders through growth and organizational change with clear communication and practical plans.
• Bring HR best practices to the business and improve consistency across departments and locations.

Culture & Engagement

• Reinforce BlueGrace’s values and support a collaborative, inclusive workplace.
• Run engagement and culture pulse checks, share findings with leadership, and act on agreed priorities.

Talent Acquisition & Retention

• Oversee a high performing recruiting team tasked with bringing in top talent to the org in a high volume capacity. 
• Track turnover and retention data and carry out retention initiatives.

Training & Development

• Oversee training and development programs and monitor their effectiveness and compliance.

Performance Management

• Manage and improve the performance management process so it runs consistently across the organization.

HR Compliance & Employee Relations

• Ensure compliance with labor laws and regulations across all US locations and Mexico.
• Manage employee relations, investigations, and disciplinary processes.

HR Operations, Administration & Total Rewards

• Oversee payroll, benefits administration, and HRIS (ADP Workforce Now).
• Manage benefits renewals and vendor selection, and administer compensation plans within company policy.
• Serve as payroll backup to the HR Manager and process payroll when needed.

What you’ll need:

• 10+ years of progressive HR experience, including 5+ years leading an HR function or team as a Director or above.
  • Private equity-backed company experience
  • Due diligence or M&A integration experience
  • Experience supporting or leading HR in Mexico
• Broad, hands-on knowledge of HR: talent management, compensation, benefits, recruiting, employee relations, and compliance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. Master’s degree or SPHR/SHRM-SCP preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of multi-state labor law and HR best practices.
• Experience with ADP Workforce Now and total rewards administration.
• Solid reporting and analytics skills, including strong Excel.
• Experience building and improving HR processes in a growing company.
• Proven ability to build trusted relationships with senior leaders and work effectively within an established leadership structure.
• Strong judgment and discretion with sensitive, confidential information.
• Clear written and verbal communication, and strong conflict resolution skills.
• Sense of urgency, attention to detail, and a willingness to be hands-on.

Next Steps:

If this sounds like your next role, apply today and tell us what you’ve built.