District Human Resources Manager

Transdev North America; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 72,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Voluntary long-term disability

Paid time off: vacation, sick days, 12

Job summary

Transdev North America in Columbus, OH is seeking a District Human Resources Manager to lead full‑cycle recruiting and HR responsibilities while ensuring safety and service excellence. The role partners with operating management to drive HR strategies, policies, and employee relations in both union and non‑union settings.

The position emphasizes DOT compliance, benefits oversight, payroll, and a strong focus on safety culture and customer service.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years’ HR and labor relations experience.
• Experience with recruitment and terminations.
• Experience with benefits and compensation.
• Administering employee files.
• DOT drug testing compliance and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Creates a strategic partnership with operating management in day‑to‑day HR activities, including policy development and practices.
• Administers and monitors interpretation and compliance of company policies, discipline, and employee relations in union and non‑union environments.
• Supports HIPAA/PHI handling, hiring, employee engagement, and promoting a safe, respectful work environment.
• Maintains current employee handbooks, recognition programs, files, and related HR literature.
• Develops proactive employee relations strategies for both union and non‑union staff to foster open communication and reduce disputes.
• Provides guidance to branch managers on employee relations, data, contingencies, disciplinary matters, labor code, and legal obligations.
• Directs and oversees payroll functions, accounts payable, and fare collections.
• Manages employment processes including pension, union dues, unemployment, workers’ comp, disability, and leave requests.

Skills

HR management

Recruitment

Benefits & compensation

Employee relations

Payroll oversight

Job description

Transdev in Columbus, OH is hiring a District Human Resources Manager. This position supports the management team with full‑cycle recruiting and other HR‑related responsibilities. We are seeking customer service‑oriented professionals who are dedicated to safety.

Transdev Is Proud To Offer

• Competitive compensation package of minimum $72,000 maximum $89,000

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, voluntary long‑term disability.

Key Responsibilities

• Creates a strategic partnership/relationship with operating management in overall day‑to‑day operational activities, including the development of strategies and initiatives on human resource policies and practices.
• Administers, assists and monitors the interpretation and compliance of company policy and procedures, discipline, strategic employee relations, and relationship initiatives within a union and non‑union environment.
• Able to support business needs with HIPAA/PHI, employee relations, hiring, employee engagement and promote a safe, respectable and fair work environment.
• Provides and maintains current information and literature relating to employee handbooks, recognition programs, employee files, and other Human Resources files.
• Inputs and develops with operating management proactive employee relations strategies for both union and non‑union salaried, driver, and shop personnel, promoting more positive, collaborative working relationships and open communication between parties, thereby improving how disputes are addressed.
• Identifies, recommends, and implements employee relations best practices.
• Provides advice, support, and communications to branch managers on employee relations matters, data and contingencies, dispute resolution, handbook interpretation and administration, employee disciplinary matters, labor code, human rights, and other statutory obligations, utilizing legal and other resources when necessary.
• Maintains awareness of human resource trends, practices, or legislation affecting employment‑related programs, policies, or procedures.
• Directs and oversees all payroll functions, accounts payable and fare collections.
• Manages and coordinates employment processes to include but not limited to pension, union dues, unemployment, work comp, disability and leave requests.

Qualifications

• Three (3) or more years of relevant direct experience managing human resource and labor relations.
• Experience with recruitment and terminations.
• Experience with benefits and compensation.
• Administering employee files.
• Other relevant Human Resources qualifications.
• Subject to DOT drug testing and physical if applicable. DOT Regulation 49 CFR Part 40 does not authorize the use of Schedule I drugs, including cannabis, for any reason.

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 a combination of both indoors and outdoors.

Drug‑free Workplace

• 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Transdev is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or other legally protected status.