The Human Resources Manager will lead all human resource functions for Pittsburgh Transportation Group. This role is heavily focused on supporting union-represented bus operators while also overseeing HR matters for non-union administrative, operations, and taxi personnel.
This position serves as a strategic partner to executive leadership and ensures full compliance with FMCSA, DOT, FTA, and federal/state labor regulations. The HR Manager will oversee labor relations, workforce compliance, recruiting, payroll administration, employee relations, and policy enforcement across both entities.
This is a hands-on leadership role in a regulated, safety-sensitive transportation environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Labor & Union Relations
Serve as primary HR contact for union-represented bus operators
Administer and interpret Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBA)
Partner with leadership on grievance management and disciplinary procedures
Lead and document progressive discipline processes
Support contract negotiations and labor strategy preparation
Maintain strong working relationships with union representatives.
Regulatory & Transportation Compliance
Ensure compliance with:
FMCSA drug and alcohol regulations (49 CFR Part 40 & 382)
DOT safety-sensitive employee requirements
FTA regulations including drug & alcohol MIS reporting
DOT Clearinghouse requirements
Oversee 3-year DOT employment verifications and background compliance
Manage safety-sensitive hiring compliance documentation
Maintain audit-ready files and support FMCSA, FTA, and internal audits
Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws
Hiring & Workforce Development
Lead full-cycle recruiting for drivers and non-driving personnel
Develop and implement driver recruiting strategies in a competitive labor market
Oversee onboarding, orientation, and new hire compliance processes
Ensure all safety-sensitive hires meet DOT/FMCSA standards prior to service
Support retention initiatives and workforce stability planning
Terminations & Corrective Action
Lead and document employee separations, including union and non-union terminations
Ensure terminations are legally compliant and contractually defensible
Coordinate final pay, benefit notifications, COBRA, and exit documentation
Advise leadership on risk exposure and employment-related liability
Payroll & Benefits Administration
Oversee payroll processing.
Ensure accuracy of wage calculations including union scale, overtime, premiums, and contract-specific pay provisions
Manage payroll coordination with payroll provider
Ensure compliance with wage and hour laws
Administer employee benefits programs
Track and manage FMLA, ADA accommodations, and leave administration
Ensure proper deductions including union dues and garnishments
Employee Relations & Performance Management
Conduct workplace investigations and resolve employee complaints
Support supervisors in consistent policy enforcement
Guide managers on documentation, coaching, and performance improvement
Promote a fair and consistent workplace culture
Multi-Company HR Oversight
Provide HR leadership for both PTG Bus and zTrip Taxi
Align HR policies across both organizations while recognizing operational differences
Maintain centralized HR documentation and compliance systems
Qualifications
5+ years of HR experience in a unionized and/or transportation environment
Experience administering Collective Bargaining Agreements required
Strong knowledge of FMCSA, DOT, FTA, and safety-sensitive workforce regulations
Experience overseeing payroll processing and wage compliance
Demonstrated experience handling employee investigations and terminations
Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field (PHR/SPHR preferred)
Strong documentation, conflict resolution, and organizational skills
Ideal Candidate Profile
Comfortable in a compliance-heavy, operational environment
Confident handling union matters and difficult employee conversations
Detail-oriented with strong payroll and documentation discipline
Able to balance employee advocacy with company risk protection
Strategic thinker with hands-on execution ability