Director of Human Resources

Transdev
Lombard, IL

Human Resource Director

About our Opportunity

Transdev is seeking an experienced Human Resources Director to support our rapidly evolving Transit Operations division. As Transdev continues to expand service across multiple markets nationwide, this role will be responsible for assigned regions, playing a critical part in building the HR infrastructure, workforce strategy, and leadership capability needed to sustain operational excellence.

This is a highly visible role ideal for an HR leader who thrives in fast‑paced, multi‑site environments and is motivated by the opportunity to impact both frontline and leadership talent across a broad regional footprint. This position is 100% onsite, either in Phoenix, AZ, or Las Vegas, NV.

Transdev Offers:

  • Competitive compensation package: $120,000 – $140,000
  • 15% bonus eligibility
  • Vacation: Minimum 2 weeks
  • Sick Days: 5 days
  • Holidays: 12 days (8 standard + 4 floating)
  • Benefits: 401(k), medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, voluntary long‑term disability

Benefits may vary depending on location policy; the above represents standard Corporate Policy.

What You’ll Lead

  • Partner with executive and operations leaders to support rapid market expansion across multiple transit locations.
  • Drive high‑volume recruiting, onboarding, and workforce readiness across distributed sites.
  • Strengthen employee relations practices in a safety‑sensitive, heavily regulated environment.
  • Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations while maintaining operational flexibility.
  • Support leadership development, bench strength, and succession planning initiatives.
  • Champion a safety‑first, performance‑driven culture during periods of change and expansion.

What You Bring

  • 7–10 years of progressive HR leadership experience supporting multi‑site, frontline workforce environments.
  • Demonstrated success driving HR strategies in large, distributed, high‑volume operations.
  • Strong knowledge of employee relations, compliance, and judgment in complex HR matters.
  • High comfort level operating in ambiguous, fast‑changing environments.
  • Willingness to travel 60–70% across your assigned regions.

Preferred:

  • Experience in transit, mobility, transportation, services, or other safety‑sensitive operational environments.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Transdev complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [email protected]

Drug-free workplace:

Transdev maintains a drug-free workplace.Applicants must:

  • Be eligible to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship now or in the future (if based in the U.S.).
  • Successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen.

About Transdev: Cities, counties, airports, companies, and universities across the U.S. contract with Transdev to operate their transportation systems, maintain their vehicle and fleets, and deliver on mobility solutions. Transdev

U.S. employs a team of 32,000 across 400 locations while maintaining more than 17,000 vehicles.

Part of a global company, Transdev is a leader in mobility with operations in 19 countries, proudly operated by 110,000 team members from around the world. As an operator and global integrator of mobility, we are driven by our purpose. Transdev – the mobility company – empowers the freedom to move everyday thanks to safe, reliable, and innovative solutions that serve the common good. Find out more at or watch an overview video at

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions upon request.

Transdev is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or other legally protected status.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions upon request.

California applicants: Please Click Here for the CA Employee Privacy Policy.

Job Category: Administrative / Clerical / Payroll / HR / Accounting

Job Type: Full Time

Req ID: 7393

Pay Group: NF2

Cost Center: 806

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions upon request.

Transdev is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or other legally protected status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

Drug-free workplace

If based in the United States, applicants must be eligible to work in U.S. without restrictions for any employer at any time; be able to pass a drug screen and background check.

California applicants: Please Click Here for CA Employee Privacy Policy.

About Transdev

Cities, counties, airports, companies, and universities across the U.S. contract with Transdev to operate their transportation systems, maintain their vehicle and fleets, and deliver on mobility solutions. Transdev U.S. employs a team of 32,000 across 400 locations while maintaining more than 17,000 vehicles.

Part of a global company, Transdev is a leader in mobility with operations in 19 countries, proudly operated by 110,000 team members from around the world. As an operator and global integrator of mobility, we are driven by our purpose. Transdev – the mobility company – empowers the freedom to move every day thank to safe, reliable, and innovative solutions that serve the common good. Find out more at or watch an overview video.

Posted 2026-02-12

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