Regional HR Director: Labor Relations & People Strategy

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

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation: 2 weeks minimum

401(k) retirement plan

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Voluntary long-term disability

Job summary

Transdev North America, Inc. in the Midwest seeks a strategic Human Resources Director to partner with operations leaders across multiple sites in a unionized environment, driving labor relations, retention, leadership development, and employee engagement.

Based in the Lombard HQ with travel 60–70% across the Midwest, you will lead collective bargaining interpretation, grievance handling, and workforce strategies to improve retention and performance while fostering a culture of safety and

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 investigations and complex workplace issues.
• Proven ability to influence leaders and drive business results.
• Willingness to travel 60–70% across the Midwest.

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, performance, 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 expertise

Strategic HR leadership

Influence leadership

Travel readiness

Job description

Transdev North America, Inc. in the Midwest seeks a strategic Human Resources Director to partner with operations leaders across multiple sites in a unionized environment, driving labor relations, retention, leadership development, and employee engagement.

Based in the Lombard HQ with travel 60–70% across the Midwest, you will lead collective bargaining interpretation, grievance handling, and workforce strategies to improve retention and performance while fostering a culture of safety and