Senior Director HR Business Partner

Senior Director, HR Business Partner

As Senior Director, HR Business Partner, you will be a strategic leader and trusted advisor to senior leadership. Supporting Ryder's Automotive & Industrial (AAI) vertical within the Supply Chain division. Reporting to the Vice President of Human Resources, you will lead both the HR Business Partner team and on-site HR professionals, driving organizational effectiveness, talent development, employee engagement, and workforce planning. This is a high-impact role that requires a forward-thinking leader who anticipates challenges, guides transformation, and ensures our people strategy accelerates business success.

Responsibilities

Partner with senior leaders to align people strategies with supply chain business objectives, serving as a trusted advisor and champion of best-in-class HR practices.

Lead and develop a high-performing team of HR Business Partners, fostering a culture of strategic impact, accountability, and continuous growth.

Anticipate workforce challenges and guide leaders through complex organizational change with empathy and strategic foresight.

Collaborate with the broader HRBP leadership team to modernize the HR Business Partner function, enhancing scalability, effectiveness, and business impact.

Use people analytics to inform talent strategy, optimize workforce planning, and drive measurable outcomes.

Shape organizational structures and leadership pipelines, influencing how we attract, retain, and develop top talent.

Partner cross-functionally with COEs (e.g., Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, HR Operations, Talent Management, Legal) to deliver integrated HR programs that support business goals.

Experience

10+ years of progressive HR Business Partner experience, including senior leadership roles supporting executive teams.

Experience in supply chain, manufacturing, public companies, or high-growth environments is preferred but not required.

Skills

Proven ability to influence and coach senior executives, driving strategic people decisions at scale.

Demonstrated success in leading and developing high-performing HR teams.

Strong business acumen with a deep understanding of industry dynamics and organizational strategy.

Ability to lead through ambiguity and drive change in dynamic environments.

Data-driven mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and measurable impact.

Commitment to inclusion, belonging, and culture-building as a strategic advantage.

Exceptional communication skills with the ability to engage diverse audiences and challenge the status quo.

Strong relationship-building skills across all levels of the organization.

Travel

25% - 35% (estimated)

Job Category

General Human Resources

Compensation Information

The compensation offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's relevant experience; education, including relevant degrees or certifications; work location; market data / ranges; internal equity; internal salary ranges; etc. The position may also be eligible to receive an annual bonus, commission, and / or long-term incentive plan based on the level and / or type. Compensation ranges for the position are below :

Pay Type : Salaried

Minimum Pay Range : 150,000

Maximum Pay Range : 180,000

Benefits Information

For all full-time positions only : Ryder offers comprehensive health and welfare benefits, to include medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability insurance options, as well as paid time off for vacation, illness, bereavement, family and parental leave, and a tax-advantaged 401(k) retirement savings plan.

Ryder is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

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