Human Resources Director

About the role

Transdev in Fairfax, VA is seeking an experienced Human Resources Director to lead and execute the organization's human resources strategy while serving as a trusted advisor to local leadership teams.

Responsibilities

• Heavy labor and union interface with the adherence and execution of four Collective Bargaining agreements at three locations with 800+ employees
• Serves as a champion of Transdev's values, consistently demonstrating integrity, professionalism, and commitment to the company's vision and operating principles
• Serves as a liaison between the Labor Relations team and local leadership teams, supporting collective bargaining negotiations, contract administration, and other labor-related matters
• Cultivates a culture of optimism, respect, professionalism, service excellence, and collaboration with the General Manager
• Leads employee engagement initiatives
• Oversight of the employee lifecycle to include application, selection, new employee set-up and orientation, payroll, leave of absence, discipline, resignation, and termination
• Handles compensation matters including job evaluations, job description creation and review, and ensures competitive internal/external position by collecting and analyzing pay data
• Aids in recommendations related to performance management, behavioral issues, corrective actions, policy interpretations, terminations to minimize legal exposure; ensures employment actions are documented appropriately and consistent with policies and laws
• Supports the Regional Human Resource Director with legal responses to minimize unfavorable determinations and related expenses when applicable
• Coaches and mentors; assigns work according to availability, skills, and developmental needs; assesses performance and provides feedback to direct reports
• Assists with other duties as required

Requirements

• Education: Bachelors Degree in Human Resources, Labor Relations, or related business field required
• Experience: Seven to ten years of relevant human resources experience, including three to five years of human resource generalist experience, required

Skills and Knowledge

• Comprehensive knowledge of human resource rules and regulations at the federal and state level
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of ADP system and payroll rules and regulations
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work well with labor

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Ability to communicate effectively in person, by telephone, and via virtual meeting platforms
• Ability to occasionally stand, walk, and move throughout office and operational environments

Benefits

• Vacation: minimum of two (2) weeks
• Sick days: 5 days
• Holidays: 12 days; 8 standard and 4 floating
• Other standard benefits: 401(k) retirement plan, medical, dental and vision, life insurance, short-term disability, voluntary long-term disability