Human Resources Director

United States·Kalamazooexecutive

Hr Business PartnerHuman Resources

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Are you an experienced HR leader looking for a role where you can shape culture, lead labor relations, and support essential public services? If so, read on!

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Hr Business PartnerHuman Resources

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Serve as a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, providing strategic guidance on organizational structure, workforce planning, and cultural development.
Develop and implement long-term HR strategies to support the organizational mission, operational goals, and fiscal sustainability.
Lead workforce modernization initiatives, including technology adoption, training, and organizational development.
Oversee HR operations including talent acquisition, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, compensation, benefits, and compliance.
Ensure HR policies and procedures reflect industry best practices and comply with federal, state, and local employment laws.
Serve as a negotiator or executive leader in collective bargaining with represented employee groups.
Maintain strong, collaborative relationships with union leadership while ensuring adherence to collective bargaining agreements.
Manage grievance procedures, arbitration preparation, and contract administration.
Foster an organizational culture of respect, accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.
Oversee leadership development, training programs, and succession planning to ensure a resilient workforce pipeline.
Ensure compliance with FTA regulations related to workforce, drug and alcohol programs, safety-sensitive positions, and training requirements.

Demonstrated progressive HR leadership experience, including experience in a senior leadership role.
Experience working in a unionized environment with responsibility for labor negotiations and grievance resolution.
Strong knowledge of federal and local labor and employment laws.
Demonstrated experience improving organizational culture and employee engagement.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint).
Ability to act with a sense of urgency and multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills and proven track record of success in working with cross-functional teams. 
Strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to explain complex ideas to different audiences.
Proven ability to inspire, coach, and develop effective relationships with all members of a team.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Human Resources, Public Administration, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.
Experience in public transportation, municipal government, or other regulated public-sector environments preferred.