Flock Freight · 5 hours ago
Human Resource Manager
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$102K/yr - $139K/yr
5+ years expFlock Freight is a FreightTech company that uses patented technology to move freight more efficiently, reliably, and sustainably. As an HR Manager, you will play a critical role in building a high-performance culture, serving as a trusted partner to leaders and employees while managing key people programs from employee relations to performance management.
Freight ServiceLogisticsShippingSoftwareTransportation
Responsibilities
Partner with leaders across assigned business units as a primary HR point of contact, providing guidance on organizational design, workforce planning, and day-to-day people decisions
Own employee relations for your departments, including coaching leaders, conducting thorough and objective investigations, and driving fair, consistent, and compliant outcomes
Lead performance management practices within your departments, including goal setting, feedback, corrective actions, and performance improvement planning
Drive engagement and retention, maintaining a strong pulse on team health through feedback, surveys, listening mechanisms, and regular touchpoints with managers and employees
Use data to inform decisions, analyzing people metrics (attrition, engagement, performance trends, promotions, compensation, etc.) and developing actionable recommendations
Ensure compliance and mitigate risk by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of employment law (with a focus on CA and IL), company policies, and HR best practices, partnering with Legal as needed
Support compensation and leveling decisions in partnership with People, Finance, and Talent Acquisition team to ensure internal equity, market alignment, and clear role expectations
Partner cross-functionally with Talent Acquisition, People Operations, People Development, and business leaders to deliver a cohesive, high-quality employee experience
Contribute to and sometimes lead key People programs and projects, such as performance review cycles, manager training, classification work, and policy/process rollouts
Model Flock Freight’s values and help foster an inclusive, feedback-rich, and high-accountability culture across the organization
Qualification
Required
5+ years of progressive HR/People experience, with at least 2 years in an HR Manager, HR Business Partner, or similar advisory role supporting leaders
Demonstrated experience in employee relations, performance management, organizational design, and engagement
Strong working knowledge of employment law, with experience supporting CA and/or IL populations a plus
Proven ability to build trust with leaders and employees, handle confidential information, and manage sensitive issues discreetly
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to facilitate difficult conversations
Comfortable working with HRIS and people data to drive insights and decisions (experience with UKG a plus)
Preferred
Experience in a fast-paced, high-growth, or multi-state environment strongly preferred
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field preferred
HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP, PHR/SPHR) is a plus but not required
Benefits
Hybrid Work Model: As an organization we value in-office collaboration, working cross-functionally, and winning together. Through scheduled in-office and work-from-home days, we are able to work more efficiently and collaboratively.
401(k): Flock provides access to a 401(k) retirement savings plan to help you prepare for the future.
Medical, Dental & Vision: Generous coverage for employees and dependents. Both HMO and PPO options provided.
Company
Flock Freight
Flock Freight is a freight technology company that provides freight brokerage and transportation services through shared truckload shipping.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$459MKey Investors
O'Neil Strategic CapitalSoftBank Vision FundGoogle Ventures
2025-05-14Series E· $60M
2021-10-20Series D· $215M
2020-12-01Series C· $113.5M
Leadership Team
Oren Zaslansky
Founder & CEO
C
Chris Pickett
Chief Commercial Officer
Recent News
Foundation Capital
2025-12-15
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