Chief People Officer

Overview

Please complete the application in its entirety. Include all previous employment so that it may be taken into consideration. Please include a resume attachment with submittal of your application. Resume should document months and years with your dates of employment. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received before the closing date and time listed.

At Regional Transportation District (RTD), we make lives better through connections! When you join RTD, you will be among dedicated employees exhibiting RTD's values of passion, respect, diversity, trustworthiness, collaboration, and ownership. RTD is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. Come join RTD on this great journey to be the trusted leader in mobility, delivering excellence and value to our customers and community.

RTD Employee Benefits : RTD benefits information is available at the official RTD careers site.

(RTD Represented Employee Benefits : Please refer to the Labor Agreement included in the above link for details.)

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Leadership and Strategy

• Provides executive leadership and strategic direction to the Human Resources (HR) Department, establishing department goals, objectives, and performance metrics aligned with the agency’s strategic priorities.
• Represent the agency in interactions with the Board of Directors, regulatory agencies, external partners, and community stakeholders related to workforce matters.
• Direct all HR functions, including employee and labor relations, talent acquisition, total rewards, HR administration and support services, training and organizational development, and HR Department of Transportation (DOT) compliance.
• Oversee employee and labor relations, including contract administration, collective bargaining, grievance resolution, and fostering productive relationships with unions and employee groups.
• Direct talent acquisition efforts to attract, recruit, and onboard high-quality candidates, ensuring a fair, transparent, and inclusive hiring process.
• Lead total rewards strategy, including compensation, benefits, recognition, and performance management programs that attract, retain, and motivate employees.
• Directs and manages HR administration and support services, ensuring efficient and effective delivery of programs, processes, onboarding, and systems that support a diverse workforce.
• Oversee training, professional development, and succession planning initiatives that enhance workforce capability and support career growth.
• Drive organizational development strategies, including leadership development, change management, and workforce planning to meet evolving agency needs.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state employment laws, regulations, and DOT requirements applicable to safety-sensitive positions.
• Annually review and update employee policies and procedures to maintain compliance, reflect best practices, and ensure consistency with agency values and operational requirements.
• Serves as a trusted advisor to the General Manager / Chief Executive Officer and executive leadership team on workforce trends, organizational effectiveness, and human capital strategies.
• Collaboratively develop Employee Engagement strategies to help the workforce connect their work to organizational success and positively communicate their engagement through an employee feedback process and surveys.
• Manage all HR activities, communications, reports, requests, and documents created and received by the team.

People Power Management

Additional Duties

Other : All other job-related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Or : An equivalent combination of education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Key Competencies & Characteristics :

We are considering all applications for this position up until the position close date of November 20, 2025. For consideration, please be sure to apply before the posting end date.

The hiring range is $200,744 – $282,551.50, based on demonstrated education and experience; the full salary range extends to $311,154.

For additional information on the Chief People Officer position and RTD, please follow this link : 2024 Chief People Officer brochure

WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those required by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodations.

CAREER MAP

Deputy Chief Executive Officer (DCEO)

Pay Range :

$200,744.00 - $283,551.50 Annual

EEO POLICY AND ADA ACCOMMODATIONS

RTD is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless to the race, sex, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. RTD is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, promotions, and / or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to our Employment ADA Coordinator Kris Frazier at adarequests@rtd-denver.com, or the Talent Acquisition team text rtd-ta@rtd-denver.com .

To learn more or see our EEO policy, please visit our EEO page at : RTD EEO Policy Statement

RTD posts a compensation range that represents a good faith estimate of what RTD anticipates paying for the position at the time of posting. Starting salary is based on the candidate’s relevant and verified education, training and work experience. Applicants should submit all relevant and verifiable education, training and work experiences at the time of application.

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