About the role

The Director of Human Resources provides strategic and operational leadership for all HR functions across an automotive accessory distribution organization. This role partners closely with executive leadership to align people strategies with business objectives while ensuring compliance, operational efficiency, and a strong, performance-driven culture across warehouse, logistics, sales, and corporate teams.

What you'll do

• Develop and execute HR strategies that support company growth, operational scalability, and cultural alignment.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership on workforce planning, organizational design, and talent strategy.
• Oversee recruitment strategies for warehouse, logistics, sales, and corporate roles across multiple locations.
• Partner with operations leadership to forecast labor needs and support seasonal and growth-related hiring.

• Improve hiring efficiency, onboarding, and retention in a high-volume distribution environment.
• Lead employee relations matters including investigations, corrective action, and conflict resolution.
• Ensure consistent application of performance management processes, disciplinary procedures, and company policies.
• Support leadership with coaching, performance improvement plans, and succession planning.
• Develop and administer competitive compensation and incentive programs aligned with market benchmarks.
• Oversee benefits programs including medical, retirement, and wellness offerings.
• Administer Payroll to ensure accurate wage administration, incentives, and compliance.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, including wage and hour regulations, OSHA, FMLA, ADA, and EEO.
• Maintain employee handbook, HR policies, and compliance documentation.
• Manage workers’ compensation and employment-related risk mitigation.
• Develop leadership training, supervisory skills, and compliance training programs.
• Promote a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Support DEI initiatives and employee engagement strategies appropriate to a distribution workforce.
• Oversee HRIS systems (Rippling, ADP, or similar) and ensure data integrity and reporting accuracy.
• Track HR metrics including turnover, time-to-fill, engagement, and training effectiveness.
• Drive process improvements and automation within HR operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 8+ years of progressive HR leadership experience
• Experience supporting warehouse, logistics, or distribution environments
• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR compliance
• Proven experience partnering with executive leadership
• HRIS implementation or optimization experience.

Physical Demands: Sitting: 8-hour work shift

 Reasonable Accommodation Statement

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in the State of Texas, it is the policy of Frank Kent Enterprises LTD to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy requests for reasonable accommodation apply to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Brandi Beall at brandib@swadtx.com.

Work Environment & Schedule: Day Shift, Full Time, On-site

May occasionally require weekends or overtime

Classification: Exempt   

Salary/Hourly: Salary

Department: Human Resources

Reports To: CEO

Salary Band: $120,000-$150,000 DOE

About Southwest Accessory Group

Southwest Accessories Group is committed to being the premier supplier of accessories by serving our customers with precision, responsiveness, and integrity. We fulfill their needs in an accurate and seamless manner, grounded in a culture of excellence and grit.

We strive to be the employer of choice by fostering a workplace where every individual feels valued and empowered. Through clear goals, strong communication, and aligned purpose, we provide meaningful opportunities for professional growth and personal worth.

We are dedicated to maintaining an efficient and profitable organization, ensuring long-term value creation for our owners through principled leadership and operational alignment. Our employees, our customers, and our community are our most valuable assets. It is our responsibility to provide a professional atmosphere based on sound business ethics, honesty and integrity.

Benefits

• Day Shift (No Overnights)
• Paid Holidays

• 401(k) Plan w/ match
• Full benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability and supplemental plans.
• PTO & Sick Time