| Company Name: | Saginaw Transit Authority Regional Services |
| Phone: | 989 907 4000 |
| Email: | HR@saginaw-stars.com |
| Address 1: | 615 Johnson St. |
| Address 2: | |
| City: | Saginaw |
| State: | MI |
| Zip: | 48607 |
| Position Title: | Chief Human Resources Officer |
| Number of Openings: | 1 |
| Position Type: | Other |
| Position Type Other Description: | Human Resources |
| Start Date: | |
| Duties: | STARS is seeking a forward-thinking Chief Human Resource Officer (CHRO) to lead our people strategy and strengthen the culture that drives our mission of connecting the Saginaw community through reliable public transportation. As a key member of the executive leadership team, the CHRO plays a central role in shaping policies, guiding leaders, and developing programs that support every stage of the employee experience.
If youre a strategic HR leader who is passionate about organizational culture, compliance, labor relations, and employee development, we invite you to help shape the future of STARS.
What You’ll Do
As the CHRO, you will oversee and advance all major HR functions, including:
Leadership & Culture
• Establish and champion a workplace culture rooted in STARS Mission, Vision, and Values.
• Partner with leadership to build a respectful, inclusive, productive work environment.
• Provide HR guidance to the Executive Director, Board of Directors, and leadership teams.
Talent, Training & Development
• Lead talent acquisition strategies and onboarding programs across all departments.
• Oversee employee training, continuing education, and safety programs.
• Proactively identify opportunities to develop employees at all levels—including executives.
Labor Relations & Compliance
• Set labor relations strategies and ensure policies align with evolving federal, state, and local laws.
• Manage union contract negotiations: scheduling, drafting proposals, leading discussions, and implementing agreements.
• Serve as the onsite Title VI Officer, ensuring compliance with all federal requirements.
Compensation, Benefits & HR Operations
• Direct compensation and benefits programs, wage structures, pay systems, and unemployment processes.
• Oversee benefit offerings (health, dental, life insurance, EAP, leave programs).
• Ensure accurate, timely reporting for MERS, Mission Square, Steelworkers retirement, disability, FMLA, IRS, payroll systems, and more.
• Monitor insurance cases including workers’ compensation and FMLA, and prepare reports for audits.
Executive-Level HR Leadership
• Provide regular updates to the Executive Director and/or Board on HR initiatives, metrics, and program performance.
• Build a cohesive HR framework of policies, procedures, and measures that support organizational goals.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and safeguard sensitive information at all times. |
| Experience Required: | Qualifications/Education
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field.
• PHR/SPHR certification preferred.
Experience
• Minimum 4 years of progressive HR leadership experience.
• Union experience strongly preferred.
• Transit industry experience a plus. |
| Wage or Salary: | 85000 |
| Per Hour |
| Approximate Work Hours or Days: | |
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| How to apply: | Email resume to HR@saginaw-stars.com |
| Posting End Date: | 01/12/2026 |