About DAT

DAT is an award-winning employer of choice and a next-generation SaaS technology company that has been at the leading edge of innovation in transportation supply chain logistics for 45 years. We continue to transform the industry year over year, by deploying a suite of software solutions to millions of customers every day - customers who depend on DAT for the most relevant data and most accurate insights to help them make smarter business decisions and run their companies more profitably. We operate the largest marketplace of its kind in North America, with 400 million freights posted in 2022, and a database of $150 billion of annual global shipment market transaction data. Our headquarters are in Denver, CO, with additional offices in Missouri, Oregon, and Bangalore, India. For additional information, see www.DAT.com / company.

Job Application Deadline : 9 / 23 / 2024

The Position :

DAT Freight & Analytics is seeking a strategic and visionary Vice President of Human Resources to drive the maturation and transformation of our HR function. People are truly DAT's most valuable asset and what propels our company to succeed and grow. We are looking for a strong leader that can help us to continually create a climate of motivation and inspire our people to learn, grow and build careers at our company. Reporting directly to the CEO, this executive leader will play a pivotal role in shaping our people strategy to attract, develop, and retain top talent, aligning with DAT's core values of innovation, integrity, and customer commitment.

As the VP of HR, you will be responsible for fostering a culture of inclusion, engagement, and high performance that empowers our teammates to thrive. Through a deep understanding of the SaaS industry and a passion for building exceptional teams, you will collaborate closely with the executive team to develop and implement comprehensive HR initiatives that support our ambitious growth plans.

Key Responsibilities :

Expert Knowledge, Strategic Partnership, and Cross-Functional Leadership :

• Demonstrate deep expertise in human resources management and a comprehensive understanding of DAT's organizational functions and their interactions.
• Serve as a strategic advisor and partner to executive leadership, providing counsel on talent strategies that enable the achievement of overall business objectives and core values.
• Foster collaborative relationships with leaders across departments, developing solutions to complex organizational challenges that impact multiple functions or the broader firm.
• Act as a key member of the Executive Team, contributing to strategic discussions and driving solutions to challenges faced by business owners.
• Champion the creation of a great work environment and culture, advocating for employees' well-being, diversity, equity, and belonging.

Strategic Planning and Execution :

Operational Leadership :

Qualifications :

Why DAT? DAT is an award winning employer of choice.

For starters, we have a hybrid work environment, but we also know what makes a great workplace. We have a time-tested and resolute set of operating values predicated on integrity, mutual respect, open communication, and executing with excellence. These values inform our strategic vision as much as any one of our products does. We've been an employer of choice in the Portland metropolitan area for four decades, and within one year of opening our Denver office, DAT was #26 on Built In Colorado's 100 Best Places to Work In Colorado.

This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.

For Colorado-based candidates, in compliance with Colorado's Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the minimum salary for this role is $235,000 + benefits. The maximum compensation for this role can vary significantly depending on your job-related skills and experience. DAT considers factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education and training, core skills, internal equity, and market and business elements when extending an offer.

DAT embraces the value of a diverse workforce, and believes it is a core strength of our company that we encourage those values in every DAT employee, at every level of our organization, regardless of tenure or rank. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)