What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Human Resources Compliance (JO 73-25) position at Oahu Transit Services, Inc?
**CLOSING DATE: THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2025 @ 4:59AM**
APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE CLOSING DATE & TIME
Essential Functions for the Position:
Oversee organizational compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations as related to the responsibilities of the Human Resources Department. As a key member of the Human Resources Management Team, plays a vital role in achieving the department’s mission.
1. Administer and oversee the FTA/DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program in accordance with 49 CFR Part 40 and Part 655, as well as manage non-DOT testing programs for safety-sensitive and non-safety sensitive positions.
2. Oversee the Company’s physical/medical examination program for DOT and non-DOT employees. Ensure compliance with CDL/DOT medical examination requirements.
3. Direct and oversee the Company’s recruitment program in compliance with the FTA EEO Program, company policies, and collective bargaining agreements.
4. Create and conduct employee development and management training related to areas of oversight.
5. Guide management by overseeing development of training and updating of policies, procedures and guidelines to maintain compliance with City, State and Federal requirements as it pertains to employment and labor law regulations.
6. Conduct assessments, internal audits, and/or investigations related to compliance programs. Support management by providing the appropriate guidance and making critical decisions.
7. Monitor legal and regulatory updates affecting HR compliance; recommend and implement HR policy changes.
8. Must demonstrate a strong commitment to ethical behavior and professional integrity.
Special Knowledge & Skills:
1. Knowledge of Federal, State, and Local employment/labor laws and regulations, including FTA/DOT drug and alcohol testing requirements.
2. Excellent management and supervisory skills.
3. Excellent understanding of principles and practices of sound business communication in order to communicate with clarity both orally and in writing.
4. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
5. Excellent time management and prioritization skills.
6. Able to utilize a computer with standard word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, and other software packages to prepare clear, accurate, and concise presentations, records, and reports.
Education, Training & Experience:
1. Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, Human Resources management, industrial relations or a closely related field from an accredited college or university. A bachelor’s degree may be substituted with equivalent education and experience.
2. Human resources certification desired.
3. Five (5) years of verifiable professional experience in administering or managing Human Resources programs.
4. Four (4) years of management experience.
5. Experience in FTA/DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing program management.
Other Job Requirement & Conditions:
1. Perform other duties as assigned.
2. Work independently and manage multiple and rapidly changing priorities. Organize, set priorities, and exercise sound judgment within areas of responsibility while maintaining confidentiality.
3. Establish and maintain highly effective working relationships with board of directors, executives, employees, various City agencies, vendors, customers, and others encountered in the course of work.
4. Demonstrate strong leadership and management skills, including selecting, supervising, and coaching staff, monitoring staff performance, and evaluating department effectiveness.
5. Use appropriate degree of tact, discretion, and diplomacy in addressing various work situations.
6. Able to work with sensitive administrative and personnel information in a confidential manner.
APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE CLOSING DATE & TIME
Essential Functions for the Position:
Oversee organizational compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations as related to the responsibilities of the Human Resources Department. As a key member of the Human Resources Management Team, plays a vital role in achieving the department’s mission.
1. Administer and oversee the FTA/DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program in accordance with 49 CFR Part 40 and Part 655, as well as manage non-DOT testing programs for safety-sensitive and non-safety sensitive positions.
2. Oversee the Company’s physical/medical examination program for DOT and non-DOT employees. Ensure compliance with CDL/DOT medical examination requirements.
3. Direct and oversee the Company’s recruitment program in compliance with the FTA EEO Program, company policies, and collective bargaining agreements.
4. Create and conduct employee development and management training related to areas of oversight.
5. Guide management by overseeing development of training and updating of policies, procedures and guidelines to maintain compliance with City, State and Federal requirements as it pertains to employment and labor law regulations.
6. Conduct assessments, internal audits, and/or investigations related to compliance programs. Support management by providing the appropriate guidance and making critical decisions.
7. Monitor legal and regulatory updates affecting HR compliance; recommend and implement HR policy changes.
8. Must demonstrate a strong commitment to ethical behavior and professional integrity.
Special Knowledge & Skills:
1. Knowledge of Federal, State, and Local employment/labor laws and regulations, including FTA/DOT drug and alcohol testing requirements.
2. Excellent management and supervisory skills.
3. Excellent understanding of principles and practices of sound business communication in order to communicate with clarity both orally and in writing.
4. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
5. Excellent time management and prioritization skills.
6. Able to utilize a computer with standard word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, and other software packages to prepare clear, accurate, and concise presentations, records, and reports.
Education, Training & Experience:
1. Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, Human Resources management, industrial relations or a closely related field from an accredited college or university. A bachelor’s degree may be substituted with equivalent education and experience.
2. Human resources certification desired.
3. Five (5) years of verifiable professional experience in administering or managing Human Resources programs.
4. Four (4) years of management experience.
5. Experience in FTA/DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing program management.
Other Job Requirement & Conditions:
1. Perform other duties as assigned.
2. Work independently and manage multiple and rapidly changing priorities. Organize, set priorities, and exercise sound judgment within areas of responsibility while maintaining confidentiality.
3. Establish and maintain highly effective working relationships with board of directors, executives, employees, various City agencies, vendors, customers, and others encountered in the course of work.
4. Demonstrate strong leadership and management skills, including selecting, supervising, and coaching staff, monitoring staff performance, and evaluating department effectiveness.
5. Use appropriate degree of tact, discretion, and diplomacy in addressing various work situations.
6. Able to work with sensitive administrative and personnel information in a confidential manner.