Orange County Transportation Authority · 4 hours ago
Senior Department Manager/Department Manager, Human Resources
Orange, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$167K/yr - $256K/yr
8+ years expOrange County Transportation Authority is seeking a Senior Department Manager for Human Resources. This role involves planning, leading, and overseeing all Human Resources programs and services, ensuring alignment with organizational goals while maintaining compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
LogisticsPublic TransportationTransportation
Responsibilities
Provide strategic leadership and oversight of all HR functions, policies, and systems
Serve as the Agency’s lead on employee and labor relations, including collective bargaining agreements and grievance processes
Ensure compliance with federal and state employment laws; proactively identify and mitigate employment risk
Develop and implement strategic human capital plans, compensation strategies, and benefits programs
Lead and develop the HR team, fostering a culture of integrity, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Advise executive leadership and the Board of Directors on HR strategies, policies, and initiatives
Lead and manage core HR functions including compensation, talent acquisition, benefits, HRIS, and HR business partner services
Develop, implement, and enhance HR policies, programs, and systems to improve organizational effectiveness
Oversee HR budgets, reporting, and data analysis to support informed decision-making
Ensure compliance with federal and state employment laws and monitor industry trends and best practices
Develop and execute strategic human capital and workforce plans aligned with Agency goals
Lead and develop HR staff, fostering collaboration, accountability, and professional growth
Partner with managers and directors to support effective people management and organizational performance
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
Minimum of eight (8) years of progressive HR experience, including significant employee and labor relations work; six (6) years in HR management
Strong knowledge of employment law, labor relations, compensation, benefits, and HR systems
Demonstrated ability to lead teams, influence senior leaders, and manage complex organizational issues
Minimum of eight (8) years of progressive HR experience, including four (4) years in HR management
Strong expertise in compensation, talent acquisition, benefits, and HR systems
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, lead teams, and influence stakeholders
Preferred
Advanced degree, professional HR certification, and public-sector HR experience are preferred
Advanced degree and professional HR certification are preferred
Benefits
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Company
Orange County Transportation Authority
The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) is Orange County’s primary transportation agency.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$45MKey Investors
California State Transportation Agency
2023-04-24Grant· $45M
Leadership Team
Darrell Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
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