PODS · 3 days ago
Director of HR Operations - Corp. Functions and Call Center Operations
PODS is a leader in the moving and storage industry, empowering customers with flexible solutions since 1998. The Director of HR Operations will lead a team to provide strategic HR support to corporate functions and call center operations, aligning HR strategies with business objectives to enhance performance and employee experience.
DeliveryDelivery ServiceSelf-Storage
Responsibilities
Serve as the primary strategic HR partner to corporate and Sales & Service Center leaders, aligning HR strategies with functional and operational priorities
Lead, develop, and coach a team of HR professionals to deliver effective, business-oriented HR support across multiple functions
Partner with leaders to anticipate workforce needs, organizational gaps, and opportunities for improved performance and engagement
Support the consistent communication and compliance of HR policies and programs across corporate departments and Sales & Service Center teams
Develop and monitor mechanisms for measuring policy effectiveness, organizational adoption, and areas for improvements or standardization
Ensure all HR practices comply with federal, state, and local labor laws, especially those applicable to Sales & Service Center environments (e.g., scheduling, breaks, attendance)
Provide clear and effective HR communications, toolkits, and resources to leaders and employees
Support talent management efforts, including succession planning and leadership development for both corporate and Sales & Service Center teams
Support Sales & Service Center workforce planning including staffing models, volume forecasting partnerships, and retention strategies
Guide HRBPs in delivering performance management coaching and employee development across varying role types—from corporate professionals to hourly Sales & Service Center agents
Support recruiting strategies in partnership with Talent Acquisition, ensuring the unique hiring needs of corporate and Sales & Service Center functions are met
Oversee complex employee relations issues, ensuring fair, consistent, and legally compliant outcomes
Monitor and address employee sentiment, culture trends, and engagement drivers in fast-paced Sales & Service Center environments and across corporate teams
Serve as a senior escalation point for HRBPs and leaders on sensitive or high-impact ER issues, investigations, or policy concerns
Support initiatives that improve retention, reduce absenteeism, and strengthen the overall employee experience
Leverage HR and operational performance data—including turnover, absenteeism, schedule adherence, productivity, and engagement—to identify trends and recommend solutions
Develop dashboards and reporting tools tailored to the needs of corporate and Sales & Service Center operations
Guide HRBPs in using data to influence decision-making and measure the impact of HR initiatives
Partner with all areas of HR —including Total Rewards, Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development and Internal Communications —to ensure corporate and Sales & Service Center needs into are incorporated into enterprise strategies
Collaborate closely with Workforce Management teams to ensure HR strategies and staffing plans support service levels, customer experience expectations, and operational performance
Act as a liaison between corporate support teams, Sales & Service Center leadership, and Corporate HR to drive alignment, clarity, and operational readiness
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required
10+ years of progressive HR experience, including at least 5 years in a leadership role supporting corporate and/or call center environments
Experience leading and developing HR Business Partners
Strong expertise in employee relations, HR policy, and compliance
Proven ability to partner with operational leaders and influence outcomes
Demonstrated ability to use HR analytics and data insights to drive decisions
Or an equivalent combination of education, training or experience
Preferred
Master's degree or HR certification (SPHR/SHRM-SCP) preferred
Experience in a service-focused, distributed workforce environment preferred
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Employer-paid life insurance and disability coverage
401(k) retirement plan with employer match
Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, personal days)
Paid holidays
Parental leave / family leave
Bonus eligibility / incentive pay
Professional development / training reimbursement
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Commuter benefits / transit subsidies (if available)
Competitive Pay
Other fringe benefits (e.g. wellness credits)
Company
PODS
PODS is a portable moving and storage company that provides residential and commercial services.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2021-12-20Seed
2014-12-22Acquired
2003-01-01Seed
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