Director of Human Resources

Via Metro Transit Authority • San Antonio, TX

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About The Position

The Director of Human Resources is responsible for developing and implementing strategic initiatives aimed at attracting, recruiting, and retaining top talent. This role involves planning, leading, directing, and coordinating the policies and activities of the Employment and Testing department, ensuring that hiring practices align with business objectives in an efficient, compliant, and inclusive manner. The Director will oversee a team of recruitment professionals and collaborate with senior leadership to support workforce planning and development.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Human Resources, Human/Social Services, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Ten (10) years of progressively responsible human resources experience.
• Four (4) years of supervisory experience.
• Experience may be substituted in lieu of education on a year-for-year basis up to four years.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree
• Professional certification in HR - PHR (SHRM)
• Infor experience

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage all recruitment and outreach programs.
• Design, plan, and execute new and revised recruitment and outreach initiatives.
• Advise managers on organizational policy matters, such as equal employment opportunity and sexual harassment, and recommend needed changes.
• Collaborate with executive leadership and department heads to anticipate staffing needs and build proactive hiring pipelines.
• Partner with leadership to create succession planning strategies that support talent pipeline development and employee growth.
• Integrate workforce planning insights with talent acquisition strategies to create proactive hiring pipelines for critical roles and future growth needs.
• Develop and monitor department budget.
• Manage relationships with external recruitment agencies, vendors, and job boards, ensuring compliance with budgetary and organizational goals.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and government regulations.
• Ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) principles are integrated into recruitment strategies to build a representative and inclusive workforce.
• Design and implement talent metrics to track recruitment effectiveness, such as time-to-hire, cost-per-hire, and candidate quality.
• Oversee onboarding processes to ensure a seamless transition for new employees and support retention efforts.
• Establish and promote the employer brand in the market to ensure that VIA Metropolitan Transit is an employer of choice.
• Keep up-to-date with the latest trends, tools, and technologies in HR and talent acquisition to continually improve recruitment strategies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree