Location: Long Beach, CA (HQ – Onsite)
Reports To: Human Resources Director
Employment Type: Full-Time
Compensation: $95,000 – $115,000 annually (based on experience)
Cargomatic is transforming the local trucking industry with cutting-edge technology that connects shippers and carriers in real time. Our mission is to bring transparency, efficiency, and reliability to local freight logistics. Backed by leading investors and trusted by some of the world’s largest brands, we are building a smarter supply chain.
At Cargomatic, we value ownership, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. If you thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment and enjoy building scalable people operations, we’d love to meet you.
Position SummaryThe People Partner is a trusted advisor, coach, and culture champion who works closely with leaders and teams to create an environment where people can do their best work. This role blends strategic partnership with hands-on support, ensuring that people practices are equitable, compliant with California employment laws, and aligned with the organization’s mission and values.
The People Partner helps leaders build strong teams, navigate change, and foster a workplace where employees feel supported, included, and empowered.
Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic People Partnership- Partner with leaders to understand business goals and translate them into people strategies that strengthen team performance and organizational health
- Provide thought partnership on organizational design, team effectiveness, and workforce planning
- Support leaders through change, growth, and transformation with empathy and clarity
- Champion a culture of trust, inclusion, accountability, and continuous learning
- Identify opportunities to improve the employee experience across the lifecycle — onboarding, development, recognition, and offboarding
- Use engagement insights, feedback, and data to help leaders build high-performing, connected teams
- Guide leaders through sensitive employee relations matters with fairness, discretion, and a solution-oriented mindset
- Ensure all practices comply with California employment laws, including wage-and-hour rules, CFRA/FMLA/PDL, pay transparency, and anti-harassment requirements
- Conduct or support investigations, document findings, and recommend actions that are consistent, compliant, and aligned with organizational values
- Coach leaders on effective feedback, goal-setting, and performance conversations
- Support talent reviews, succession planning, and development planning for high-potential employees
- Partner with Learning & Development to identify capability gaps and build targeted development programs
- Partner with People Operations/Payroll to ensure policies, processes, and systems are clear, equitable, and compliant
- Use people data and trends (turnover, engagement, DEI indicators, workforce metrics) to inform decisions and influence strategy
- Support hiring teams with job design, interview best practices, and equitable selection processes
- 5–8+ years of progressive HR/People experience, including direct partnership with leaders
- Strong working knowledge of California employment law and multi-state HR practices
- Experience supporting teams in dynamic, high-growth, or mission-driven environments
- Ability to build trust quickly, communicate with clarity, and influence without authority
- Comfort navigating ambiguity and balancing strategic thinking with hands-on execution
- A people-first mindset grounded in fairness, empathy, and accountability
We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Company-paid Life and Disability insurance
- Generous Paid Time Off and company holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Career growth opportunities in a rapidly scaling company
- Collaborative, high-impact team environment
Cargomatic is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and empowered to succeed.
Cargomatic Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage appears robust, with multiple mainstream medical, dental, and vision options and employer‑verified confirmation of comprehensive plans. Benefits materials point to strong plan design details, reinforcing confidence in core health coverage.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a 401(k) with company match, signaling meaningful long‑term support. Company materials consistently highlight the match as a core component of the package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Flexible/unlimited PTO and paid holidays are prominently featured, indicating broad time‑off offerings on paper. Company materials and listings emphasize flexibility as part of the package.
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What We Do
Trusted by 19 of the top 20 importers, Cargomatic leverages the latest innovations to deliver comprehensive short-haul logistics solutions powered by the industry’s most sophisticated technology platform. The company offers a true one-stop shop—one provider for all U.S. markets managed in one technology platform with a single point of contact for the entire shipment life cycle. Services include LTL, LCL, FTL, FCL, Drayage, Intermodal, White Glove, Final Mile and Storage/Yard Management. Cargomatic’s network of subsidiary-owned assets, owner-operators and fleets provides customers with daily access to more than 35,000 trucks in 50 markets, including the nation’s top 20 ports. At Cargomatic, We Deliver More.
Why Work With Us
At Cargomatic, we tackle logistics challenges with innovative, tech-driven solutions. Our team is empowered to make a real impact in an environment that values curiosity, collaboration and growth. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking culture where passionate people drive meaningful change in how goods move across the globe.
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