Senior Director of Human Resources

Senior Director of Human Resources

ATW Overview

American Trailer World (“ATW”) is North America’s leading manufacturer, distributer and retailer of professional and consumer grade trailers, truck equipment, and parts and accessories.  The company formed in 2016 when the nation’s two leading trailer companies, American Trailer Works and Big Tex Trailers merged in a deal led by Bain Capital.  ATW has approximately, 5,000 employees and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.

ATW’s nationally recognized brands include Big Tex Trailers, PJ Trailers, BWise Trailers, CM Truck Beds, Dakota Bodies, Carry-On Trailer, RC Trailers, and Big Tex Trailer World.  Its products are sold to dealers, retailers, big box retailers and other OEMs, all of which serve a variety of end markets including agriculture, construction, landscaping, recreational and general industrial markets.

Job Overview

The HR Sr Director of ProGrade, Trailer World and Trailer Central maintains effective and efficient operations of all human resources direction within specified business units. This role provides consultation, support, leadership, and manages all Human Resources functions. Responsible for the development and implementation of Human Resources programs, including employee relations, talent acquisition, training, communications, compensation, and regulatory compliance. In this role, the HR Sr Director will report to HR VP of ATW.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive people strategy that aligns with the overall business unit goals and supports operational and technological functions.
• Manage the overall staffing plan and model, including assessing staffing needs, mitigating understaffing, addressing attrition, and ensuring an effective onboarding and offboarding process.
• Enhance employee engagement through the development of recognition and rewards programs, measurement metrics, and KPIs for performance incentives.
• Drive initiatives to improve recognition practices and create a culture of ongoing education and development.
• Develop initiatives for local community engagement efforts
• Stay plugged in to the business by actively participating in strategic discussions and understanding key priorities and challenges.
• Ensure the HR team is serving as the first line HR business partner for the business units.
• Drive strategic thinking, change management, and process optimization initiatives
• Understand and track key performance measures in high-capacity facilities and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Contribute to the broader ATW HR Department
• Other responsibilities, as assigned

Education – Experience Required

• 7 years related HR management experience in a multi-unit or multi-state environment and a Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered.
• Strong knowledge of relevant federal and state employment laws
• Proficient computer skills including HRIS, LMS, ATS, and Microsoft Office Suite
• Positive attitude and desire to comply with the ATW culture and core values

• Thrives in a fast paced, performance excellence-based culture
• Change management experience
• Knowledge of payroll and benefits is a plus
• Ability to prioritize, manage projects and handle multiple responsibilities while meeting deadlines
• Excellent presentation skills
• The capacity to work with people at all levels
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus
• Ability to travel domestically, up to 35%