Human Resources Director - Northwest & Central California

MV Transportation•Dallas, TX

About The Position

MV Transportation is seeking a Human Resources Director to lead the HR functions at our transit client sites in the Northwest & Central California Regions. In this position, the ideal candidate may carry out responsibilities in some or all the following functional areas: organizational change, employee relations, succession and talent management, recruiting, training, employment, affirmative action, and employment equity programs. They have overall responsibility ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. The HR Director also works with Union leadership to resolve any issues and provides guidance to the management team as it relates to progressive discipline actions. Location: Preferably located in Central California, Northern California or Washington state.

Requirements

This position requires a Bachelor's degree in human resource management or a related field (or equivalent work experience) as well as seven (7)+ years of experience in Human Resources.
Five years administering HR in a unionized environment.

Nice To Haves

Employee Relations
Unionized environments, grievance handling
Policy Administration
Performance Management

Responsibilities

Acts as a true Business Partner through strong relationships with client management to provide timely and responsive guidance and solutions that add value to the business.
Handles questions and communications regarding human resource policies, procedures, laws, standards, and government regulations.
Administers human resource programs, plans and procedures for company personnel; assists in the development and implementation of personnel policies and procedures.
Monitors and advocates for employee engagement and performance management initiatives to build skills and reduce turnover by analyzing data and making recommendations to the management team for corrective action and continuous improvement.
Responds in timely fashion to employee relations issues such as employee complaints, harassment allegations and civil rights complaints.
Acts as change agent supporting MV culture, values and changes in process, technology, and organizational structure to accelerate MV’s future success.
Facilitates & provides training to the workforce.
Coordinates closely with corporate centers of excellence and models collaboration across MV.
Maintains working relationship with Labor Relations team to ensure aligned messaging to unionized employees.
Supports the hiring and termination process of all employees according to company policies and procedures.
Assists with AAP hiring goals, required compliance and outreach.