This senior-level leadership position is responsible for translating the Regional Transportation District's (RTD) people strategy into exceptional operational execution. Reporting to the Chief People Officer, the Deputy Chief People Officer oversees a multidisciplinary HR leadership team and drives operational excellence across various HR functions. The role ensures HR operations are agile, equitable, data-informed, and aligned with RTD's mission, values, and strategic priorities.
Responsibilities
Provide dynamic leadership for all day-to-day HR operations, ensuring services are timely, consistent, and people-centered
Supervise and support management of HR teams responsible for Employee and Labor Relations, Talent and Organizational Development, Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, Department of Transportation (DOT) Compliance and Office Services, and HR Administration Services
Ensure proactive development and consistent application of HR policies, practices, and procedures across the department and agency
Oversee and drive continuous improvement for workflows, service delivery standards, and operational performance metrics
Monitor progress toward HR goals and ensure timely completion of deliverables aligned with program objectives
Serve as a senior leader in the annual HR budget process, partnering with department budget holders to support accurate forecasting and expense management
Serve as the primary operational liaison between HR and internal stakeholders to ensure HR is a responsive, proactive, solutions-driven partner to the agency
Oversee the operational delivery of employee and labor relations programs, ensuring consistency, fairness, and compliance
Support labor negotiations, contract administration, and grievance processes in partnership with the Chief People Officer, Director, and executive leadership
Maintain strong, constructive relationships with labor partners and represented work groups
Ensure inclusive, efficient, and data-driven recruitment operations to meet evolving workforce needs
Oversee improvements to sourcing strategies, hiring processes, candidate experience, and workforce forecasting
Champion equitable hiring and onboarding practices that strengthen workforce diversity and retention
Lead the administration of compensation, benefits, well-being, HRIS, leave management, and performance programs
Partner with the Chief People Officer to support compensation philosophy and benefits strategy
Ensure compensation and benefits programs are competitive, compliant, and consistently executed across the agency
Oversee Workday Human Capital Management system functionality, reporting, and enhancements
Oversee enterprise-wide learning, development, and organizational effectiveness initiatives
Millions of jobs, with real people getting hired every day
200,000+
New jobs added daily
7,000,000+
Verified job listings
1,000,000+
Tailored applications submitted
Ensure delivery of high-quality employee development resources and tools
Support leadership development, coaching, upskilling, and succession pipeline planning
Strengthen organizational culture and improve employee experience through modern development programs
Maintain rigorous compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws and DOT requirements for safety-sensitive positions
Ensure timely reporting, audits, data governance, and HR documentation processes
Oversee policy implementation and operational updates to align with best practices and evolving agency needs
Collaborate with the Chief People Officer to operationalize people strategies and agency-wide initiatives
Provide guidance, insights, and operational analysis to support workforce planning and strategic decision-making
Set an example of and build a team culture that exemplifies RTD
Maintain appropriate staffing levels and review progress to ensure the quality and quantity of work meets standards and deadlines for deliverables to meet program goals and objectives
Recruit staff to include interviewing, hiring, assigning work, training, coaching, and counseling to ensure consistent application of the Employee Handbook, policies, processes, and procedures
Conduct performance reviews and hold employees accountable for optimal performance of their responsibilities
Foster a safety-first culture, prioritizing prevention, accountability, and continuous improvement
Take action to advance the goals of Equal Employment Opportunity, Small/ Disadvantaged Business Enterprise, Title VI and ADA Plans, thereby ensuring RTD's hiring programs, work environment, contracting and procurement practices, and transit services/programs are fair, equal, and non-discriminatory
Serve as acting Chief People Officer as needed
Perform all other job-related duties as assigned
Requirements
Bachelor
Ten (10) years of progressively responsible HR executive or senior leadership experience spanning a broad range of HR functions
Five (5) years of experience managing second-level leaders
Five (5) years of experience working in a public sector, transit, or highly regulated, and/or unionized environment
Experience effectively engaging with a Board of Directors, Commissions, Councils, or elected officials
Experience with labor relations in a unionized environment, including contract negotiations and administration, and managing grievances
Experience implementing organizational change initiatives or major HR program improvements
Nice to have:
Master
Demonstrated success implementing data-driven HR service delivery models and leading data-driven workforce planning efforts
Human Resources Certification (SHRM-SCP, SHRM-CP, SPHR, PHR, etc.)
Important Details
Application deadline: 7/19/26 11:59PM
Application Process
Complete the application in its entirety, including all previous employment
Include a resume attachment with submittal of your application, documenting months and years with your dates of employment
About the Company
Regional Transportation District (RTD) makes lives better through connections, aiming to be the trusted leader in mobility, delivering excellence and value to customers and the community. RTD is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace, encouraging employees to honor diversity in thought, people, and experience.
The Regional Transportation District provides public transportation in eight counties including all of Boulder, Broomfield, Denver and Jefferson counties, parts of Adams, Arapahoe and Douglas Counties, and a small portion of Weld County.
