Transfix, named one of Forbes' "Next Billion-Dollar Startups" in 2018, is the leading freight marketplace that's transforming the $800 billion trucking industry, connecting shippers to a national network of reliable carriers. Fortune 500 companies such as Anheuser-Busch, Unilever, and Target rely on Transfix to handle their most important FTL freight needs. With instant pricing tools, guaranteed capacity, data-driven insights, and reliable service, Transfix is changing the world of transportation one load at a time. Join us, and leave a positive impact on the environment as we help reduce the carbon footprint caused by the 65 billion wasted miles on the road.

Based in New York City, Transfix is backed by top VC firms including New Enterprise Associates (NEA), Canvas Ventures, and Lerer Hippeau.

The problems we solve everyday are real and require creativity, grit, and determination. We are building a culture that challenges norms while fostering experimentation and personal growth. We're hiring team members who are passionate and are energized by the vision to simplify and transform one of the largest and most complex industries through technology, data and a strong commitment to customers.

As our Senior HR Business Partner, you will shape our employee experience as we continue to scale. You'll build relationships across all teams and be instrumental to our growth.

If you’re excited about transforming an industry, being part of an innovative culture, and making a positive impact on the environment, send us your resume.

What You'll Do:

• Coach managers and employees on full range of employee relations matters
• Own investigations and supporting documentation of employee relations matters within respective business functions 
• Facilitate productive discussions between managers and employees during performance improvement plan meetings and exit conversations
• Use data to make key people decisions and recommendations
• Work with leaders on capacity planning and long term staff forecasting
• Collaborate with Recruiting on staffing strategies
• Be a champion of change by giving context and guidance on new initiatives
• Work closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention
• Launch, analyze and report on engagement, onboarding and exit surveys
• Use engagement data to recommend initiatives and programs that best support our people strategy
• Develop programs and processes that enhance the employee experience
• Be an expert and contribute to broader organizational D&I efforts
• Develop, monitor and evaluate quarterly mentorship program to ensure excellence and engagement
• Provide strategic guidance and oversight to Employee Resource Groups and build relationships with ERG Sponsors and other key stakeholders
• Create a partnership model and system that better scales the impact of ERGs and handle ERG-related requests
• Apply benchmarks, best practices, and metrics for measuring the impact of our programs

About you:

• Minimum of 7 years HR experience with at least 2 years of business partner / talent management experience
• Demonstrates analytical and technical skills to collect and analyze data
• Highly proficient in google docs, slack, and other modern collaboration tools
• Strong presentation skills in small or large group settings
• Proven success in driving employee engagement and culture initiatives
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, high level of empathy, and a strong sense of good judgement 
• High integrity and will maintain strict confidentiality regarding compensation and employee issues
• Meticulous by default and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Resourceful and adaptable - we are a lean team! You're proactive in finding solutions and take pride in delivering strong results to employees

To all recruitment agencies: Transfix does not accept unsolicited agency resumes and will not be held responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.