Regional Director of Human Resources

Transdev; Lombard (IL); On-site; USD 115,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Two weeks vacation

Sick days 5

Holidays 12 days (8 standard and 4浮動)

401(k) retirement plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Voluntary long-term disability

Job summary

Transdev in the Chicagoland area seeks a strategic and hands-on Human Resources Director to partner with operations leaders across the Midwest. The role focuses on labor relations, retention, leadership development, and engagement in a multi-site, unionized environment.

Domicile in Lombard with extensive travel. The position offers 60%–70% travel throughout the Midwest, competitive compensation, and comprehensive benefits including health coverage, retirement plans, and time off.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive HR leadership experience in a multi-site operational environment.
• Strong labor relations expertise supporting unionized workforces.
• Experience managing employee relations and complex workplace issues.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor to business and operations leaders across the region.
• Lead labor relations activities, including collective bargaining interpretation and administration.
• Grievance management and labor-management partnerships.
• Develop workforce strategies to improve retention, engagement, and performance.
• Coach leaders through employee relations and organizational challenges.
• Support recruiting, onboarding, and talent development across multiple locations.
• Help build a culture of Safety First and continuous improvement.

Skills

Labor relations leadership

Unionized environment

Employee investigations

Stakeholder influence

Travel willingness

Education

SPHR/SHRM-SCP certification

Job description

At Transdev , we're looking for a strategic and hands‑on Human Resources Director to support our growing Midwest Transit Operations business. In this role, you'll 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 You'll 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 You'll 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 [e-mail]

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.

About Transdev: Cities, counties, airports, companies, and universities across the U.S. contract with Transdev to operate their transportation systems, maintain their vehicle and fleets, and deliver on mobility solutions. Transdev U.S. employs a team of 32,000 across 400 locations while maintaining more than 17,000 vehicles.

Part of a global company, Transdev is a leader in mobility with operations in 19 countries, proudly operated by 110,000 team members from around the world. As an operator and global integrator of mobility, we are driven by our purpose. Transdev – the mobility company – empowers the freedom to move everyday thanks to safe, reliable, and innovative solutions that serve the common good. Find out more at www.TransdevNA.com or watch an overview video at https://youtu.be/ilO5cv0G4mQ

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.

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.

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 [e-mail]

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Job Type: Full Time

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, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

Drug-free workplace

If based in the United States, applicants must be eligible to work in U.S. without restrictions for any employer at any time; be able to pass a drug screen and background check.

California applicants: Please [e-mail] for CA Employee Privacy Policy.

About Transdev

Cities, counties, airports, companies, and universities across the U.S. contract with Transdev to operate their transportation systems, maintain their vehicle and fleets, and deliver on mobility solutions. Transdev U.S. employs a team of 32,000 across 400 locations while maintaining more than 17,000 vehicles.

Part of a global company, Transdev is a leader in mobility with operations in 19 countries, proudly operated by 110,000 team members from around the world. As an operator and global integrator of mobility, we are driven by our purpose. Transdev – the mobility company – empowers the freedom to move every day thank to safe, reliable, and innovative solutions that serve the common good. Find out more at http://www.TransdevNA.com or watch an overview video.