In this role, youll partner directly with operational leaders to drive labor relations, workforce retention, leadership development, and employee engagement across a multi-site, unionized environment.
Location: Chicagoland Area. Domicile in Lombard HQ office when not traveling
Travel: Approximately 60%-70% throughout the Midwest
Transdev is proud to offer: - Competitive compensation package of minimum $115,000 - maximum $150,000
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, and voluntary long-term disability.
Benefits may vary depending on the location policy. The above represents the standard Corporate Policy. What Youll Do - Serve as a trusted advisor to business and operations leaders across the region.
- Lead labor relations activities, including:
- Collective bargaining agreement interpretation and administration
- Grievance management
- Labor-management partnerships
- Negotiation preparation and potential second-chair support
- Develop workforce strategies that improve retention, engagement, and operational performance.
- Coach leaders through employee relations, performance, and organizational challenges.
- Support recruiting, onboarding, and talent development across multiple locations.
- Help build a culture of Safety First, accountability, and continuous improvement.
What Youll Bring - 7+ years of progressive HR leadership experience in a multi-site operational environment.
- Strong labor relations expertise supporting unionized workforces.
- Experience managing employee relations, investigations, and complex workplace issues.
- Proven ability to influence leaders and drive business results.
- Ability and willingness to travel extensively throughout the region.
Preferred Qualifications - Experience in transit, transportation, logistics, manufacturing, or other safety-sensitive industries.
- SPHR, SHRM-SCP, or similar professional certification.
Physical Requirements: - Must be able to work shifts or flexible work schedules as needed.
- The employee is generally subjected to long periods spent sitting, typing, or looking at a computer screen.
- Work environment will be 100% indoors.
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 us.HR.TalentAcquisition@transdev.com
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.
Job Category: Management
Job Type: Full Time
Req ID: 9520
Pay Group: NF2
Cost Center: 816
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.
