Head of HR Business Operations

Job Location: Apollo Freight LAX - Los Angeles, CA 90045

We are seeking a strategic and hands‑on HR Director to lead and scale our human resources function across the United States. This role is critical in building a high‑performance culture aligned with our business goals, ensuring compliance, optimizing employee experience and managing risk.

S. multi‑state HR operations with strong coordination capabilities, particularly within fast‑paced logistics environments.

Benefits, Compensation & Vendor Management Lead negotiation and administration of 401(k) plans, including contributions, fund selection, and provider relationships

Manage and negotiate multi‑state health insurance plans, ensuring competitive rates and compliance

Employment Expertise Ensure full compliance with labor laws across California, Florida, and Hawaii

Manage state unemployment insurance (SUI) registrations, reporting, and audits

Oversee and negotiate workers’ compensation insurance, including claims management and cost control

Ensure full compliance with labor laws across all locations

Payroll & Systems Oversight Oversee payroll operations and auditing in collaboration with Finance

Ensure optimization and effective use of HRIS platforms such as Paycom

Support payroll compliance across hourly, salaried, and contractor classifications

Employee Lifecycle Management Lead global recruitment efforts

Partner with administrative teams to ensure compliance and employee support

Performance Management & Organizational Development Design and implement a standardized performance review system across all business units

Develop compensation strategies including bonuses, incentives, and recognition programs

Build and maintain organizational charts to improve structure and delegation

Promote a positive, inclusive, and high‑performance work environment

Policies, Training & Change Management Develop, update, and implement HR policies across all locations

Lead disciplinary actions and ensure legal compliance in all employee matters

Create and manage a company‑wide training calendar (mandatory + development programs)

Lead change management initiatives and risk assessments

Qualifications 5+ years of progressive HR leadership experience

Fluency in Spanish is highly desirable

Experience managing global or multi‑location HR operations

Strong leadership, organizational, and strategic planning skills

Strong negotiation and vendor management skills

High attention to detail and compliance

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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