Regional HR Director, Labor Relations & Growth (Midwest)

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

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.