Get to Know Us:
Founded in 2000, Rome is a third-party logistics (3PL) company that provides customized solutions to help companies and carriers optimize their supply chain operations and dramatically improve service, rates, and speed to market. With offices in Kitchener, London, Toronto, Pickering, and Winnipeg, we are currently undergoing rapid growth and the opportunities to expand your career at Rome are limitless. And at Rome, our success is the success of the people around us, and our culture is what makes Rome a fun and rewarding place to show up every day. You will work on a small and collaborative team whose main goals are to grow and have fun. You’ll have the support of your team lead, as well as the rest of your team to help you reach your full potential.
Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced Organizational development lead to lead and oversee the strategic talent management functions within our organization. This role is pivotal in fostering a culture of excellence, driving workforce optimization, and developing initiatives to attract, retain, and grow top talent in alignment with our business goals. The ideal candidate will be a seasoned leader with expertise in talent acquisition, workforce planning, performance management, and leadership development, particularly within a high-paced, complex logistics environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Talent Strategy Development: Develop and implement talent management strategies to attract, develop, and retain a high-performing workforce that meets the company’s current and future logistics and transportation needs.
- Workforce Planning & Optimization: Collaborate with leadership to align workforce planning with business goals, ensuring efficient staffing and optimized workflows across all departments.
- Performance Management: Design and oversee comprehensive performance management processes that drive accountability and promote a high-performance culture within a diverse and geographically dispersed workforce.
- Learning & Development: Build and lead development programs that promote growth, skill advancement, and leadership readiness, ensuring our teams are equipped to meet the demands of an evolving logistics environment.
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion within all talent management processes, fostering a culture where diverse perspectives and backgrounds are valued.
- Talent Acquisition & Employer Branding: Oversee recruiting efforts to attract top talent in transportation and logistics, partnering with hiring teams to ensure our hiring processes are competitive, inclusive, and effective.
- Employee Engagement & Retention: Develop initiatives to enhance employee engagement and retention, including programs to increase satisfaction, well-being, and career progression within the company.
Qualifications:
- Education: Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field
- Experience: 7+ years in talent management or HR leadership roles, with significant experience in the transportation, logistics, or supply chain sectors.
- Skills: Proven leadership and strategic planning skills, with a record of developing and implementing successful talent management programs in complex and fast-paced environments. Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills are essential.
- Knowledge: In-depth understanding of workforce needs in logistics, labor regulations, and best practices in performance management, learning and development, and employee engagement.
Why Join Us?
As a key member of our leadership team, you’ll help shape the future of our workforce, enabling our continued success and growth in the logistics industry. We offer a dynamic work environment, competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on our company and the employees who drive our success.
How to Apply:
Please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your experience in talent management within the transportation or logistics field.
Work Perks:
- A small, supportive team environment
- Including a comprehensive benefits package, including a GRRP contribution match for your financial future.
- Paid vacation and personal time off
- Healthy work-life balance
- Positive company culture
- Professional development opportunities
- Certified as one of the top 50 Best Workplaces™ in Canada for 2024!
Rome Logistics Group is committed to meeting the accessibility needs of all individuals in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC). Should you require accommodations during the recruitment and selection process, please let us know. Rome Logistics Group is an equal opportunity employer
