Senior HR & Compliance Leader

Jackson Area Transportation Authority; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackson Area Transportation Authority in Michigan seeks a seasoned HR leader to oversee recruitment, compliance, training, and policy development. The role includes serving as Chief Safety Officer and Title IX Officer, guiding safety programs and handling state and federal regulations.

You will lead staff development, manage budgets, and coordinate with executive leadership to advance workforce effectiveness and ADA/DBE responsibilities, with a focus on integrity and public service.

Qualifications

• Policy and procedure development.
• Federal, state, and local laws as they apply to transit operations and employment-related laws.
• Techniques to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and adjust to priorities.
• Business writing and basic report preparation.
• Communication strategies and techniques.
• English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• Office procedures and software (word processing, spreadsheets, databases).
• Supervision, training, and performance evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Develops sources of qualified applicants and conducts interviews.
• Lead New Employee Orientation.
• Recommends selection of employees and arranges training.
• Maintains records on recruitment, hires, transfers, promotions, terminations, performance.
• Monitors compliance with equal employment practices.
• Conducts exit interviews.
• Analyzes data to improve employment policies.

Skills

PC skills

Relationship management

Policy interpretation

Public speaking

Data reporting

Budgeting

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Problem solving

Team supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree

5+ years management

SHRM certification preferred

Job description

Jackson Area Transportation Authority in Michigan seeks a seasoned HR leader to oversee recruitment, compliance, training, and policy development. The role includes serving as Chief Safety Officer and Title IX Officer, guiding safety programs and handling state and federal regulations.

You will lead staff development, manage budgets, and coordinate with executive leadership to advance workforce effectiveness and ADA/DBE responsibilities, with a focus on integrity and public service.