Chief People Officer

at  Mohawk Global Logistics Corp

Please note that the salary range shown above is a general guideline only. Salary differentials are based on multiple factors including (but not limited to), geographic location, education/training, years of relevant experience/seniority, merit, qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. Mohawk Global considers all of these variables when extending an offer of employment.
Who We Are: Mohawk Global is a 300+ person team of logistics and trade specialists dedicated to fulfilling the supply chain needs of our customers with a strong emphasis on customs brokerage, domestic and international transportation, trade compliance, education, and consulting. Our business practices are driven and exhibited daily by our three core values: to ENRICH purposefully, to CARE personally and to DELIVER professionally. To learn more about our core values and what makes us truly unique in our industry, please click here.
We pride ourselves in being a highly employee-centric organization that truly puts our people (and customers) first! At Mohawk, these aren’t just words, they are a demonstrable value that we put into action by our behaviors each day. We have been certified as a “Great Place To Work” for the past ten years…see what our greatest assets, our people, have to say about us here: Mohawk Global - A Great Place to Work!

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Chief People Officer (CPO) is an integral member of the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) who attracts and retains the best people in the industry for Mohawk Global by driving initiatives in employee development, talent acquisition, benefits and compensation packages, retention, and performance management. The CPO empowers his/her team in the areas of human resources, culture development, training and people development, and reinforces and champions Mohawk’s culture across all locations where our people work.

DESIRED SKILLS/EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Active listener who gives full attention to what others are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate to effectively facilitate open communications
• Management of Personnel Resources - motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job
• Excellent organizational and relationship skills, with the ability to work well and both gain and extend trust in a team environment
• Communicate effectively in both written and spoken words
• Effective negotiating skills for internal relationships as well as for outside vendor contract dealings
• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in HR or 10+ years progressively responsible experience
• SHRM-CP / SHRM-SCP Certification preferable (or willingness to obtain)

MOHAWK GLOBAL IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, PREGNANCY, AGE, NATIONAL ORIGIN, DISABILITY STATUS, GENETIC INFORMATION, PROTECTED VETERAN STATUS, OR ANY OTHER CHARACTERISTIC PROTECTED BY LAW.

Equal Employment Opportunity is The Law
Employee Rights Under the FMLA
Employee Rights - Employee Polygraph Protection Ac

MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage and mentor the staff of the People Team, Engagement, Training and Culture functions
• Develop and implement budget, effectively aligning resources
• Consult with legal counsel as appropriate, and/or as directed by the Chairman & CEO on personnel matters, employee immigration assistance, etc.
• Always demonstrate and uphold the virtues of strict confidentiality and ethical business practices
• Monitor and evaluate employment trends and market analysis of job titles and compensation to keep MG moving to the forefront of progressive companies
• Evaluate procedures and technology solutions to provide data-driven insight and improve HRIS and business performance
• Support organizational structure and staffing levels to accomplish company goals and objectives
• Implement, add to, and collaborate on vision plan goals