ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides executive leadership and strategic direction for all MATA human resources programs and initiatives.
• Leads workforce planning and talent management strategies that support agency goals and operational priorities.
• Oversees recruitment, onboarding, retention, and employee engagement programs to build a high-performing workforce.
• Directs labor relations activities, including contract negotiations, grievance management, and collaboration with union representatives.
• Ensures compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, including FMLA, ADA, EEO, OSHA, FTA, and DOT requirements.
• Develops and maintains effective HR policies and programs that promote fairness, inclusion, and consistency across the organization.
• Oversees compensation, classification, benefits, wellness, and pension administration programs to ensure competitive and equitable practices.
• Leads the implementation of performance management and employee development systems that support continuous improvement and career progression.
• Manages investigations into employee complaints and workplace concerns while ensuring fairness, confidentiality, and adherence to due process.
• Collaborates with legal counsel and senior leadership to mitigate organizational risk and ensure compliance with labor agreements and employment laws.
• Directs workforce development and leadership training initiatives to strengthen employee skills, morale, and succession planning.
• Develops and monitors departmental budgets, ensuring responsible fiscal management and alignment with organizational objectives.
• Maintains awareness of industry trends, HR best practices, and evolving employment laws to guide strategic decision-making.
• Serves as a senior leader fostering positive labor-management relations, organizational health, and employee well-being throughout MATA.
• Performs other related duties as assigned to support the mission and strategic goals of the organization.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of fifteen (15) years of progressively responsible human resources management experience, including at least five (5) years in an executive leadership capacity.
• Demonstrated expertise in labor relations, workforce development, benefits administration, and compliance.
• Proven ability to lead and develop cross-functional teams and manage organizational change.
• Strong understanding of public sector HR, collective bargaining, and employment law.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills, with the ability to influence across all levels of the organization.
• Experience developing and managing departmental budgets and cost-effective strategies.
• High degree of integrity, professionalism, and discretion in handling sensitive and confidential information.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and HRIS systems.
• Must comply with all MATA policies, including Drug and Alcohol Policy and Safety Protocols.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: