Human Resources Director
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. This role provides day-to-day HR leadership, guidance, tools, and support across all areas of human resources, ensuring alignment with company objectives and operational needs. The Human Resources Director serves as a champion of Transdev's values, consistently demonstrating integrity, professionalism, and commitment to the company's vision and operating principles. In partnership with the Labor Relations team, this position supports collective bargaining negotiations, contract administration, and other labor-related matters to foster productive employee and union relationships. The Human Resources Director supports the General Manager in cultivating a culture of optimism, respect, professionalism, service excellence, and collaboration.
Transdev is proud to offer:
- Competitive compensation package of minimum $118,000 annually - maximum $135,000 annually
Benefits include:
- 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.
Benefits may vary depending on location policy. The above represents the standard Corporate Policy.
Key Responsibilities:
- Heavy labor and union interface with the adherence and execution of four Collective Bargaining agreements at three locations with 800+ employees
- Five direct reports include 3 HR Managers and 2 Payroll Managers at these locations
- 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
- Assists in recommendations related to performance management, behavioral issues, corrective actions, policy interpretations, terminations to minimize legal exposure; ensures employment actions are documented appropriately documented and consistent with policies and laws
- Assists 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.
- Other duties as required.
Education, Licensing, and Certifications:
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 Required:
- 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
- Excellent 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.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Transdev complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and
candidates with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact
[email protected] Drug-free workplace:
Transdev maintains a drug-free workplace. Applicants must:
- Be eligible to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship now or in the future (if based in the U.S.).
- Successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions upon request.
Job Category: Management
Job Type: Full Time
Work Type: No Remote
Req ID: 8660
Pay Group: X60
Cost Center: 146
