The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, commonly branded as Metro, is a public transportation agency that develops and oversees transportation plans, policies, funding programs, and both short-term and long-range solutions to mobility, accessibility, and environmental needs throughout Los Angeles County. The Chief People Officer provides executive direction and visionary leadership to the Chief People Office Department, which includes Labor and Employee Relations, Talent Acquisition and Development, HEAR and Well Being Program, Workforce Services, and Information Technology Systems. Metro is seeking an engaged, team oriented, and experienced candidate to serve as the next Chief People Officer. The ideal candidate must be a problem solver with the ability to identify and implement strategies to achieve financial, staffing, and departmental goals. The Chief People Officer must act as a strategic business advisor, partnering with the CEO to create a positive culture and working environment with excellent employee engagement. Knowledge of theories, principles, and practices of human resources management, information systems, and program areas related to administrative services for a large public agency or private entity is essential.

Qualified candidates possess a combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position. A typical combination includes a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Industrial Relations, Law, or a related field, and five (5) years of relevant executive management-level experience performing work in human resources areas such as labor relations, performance management, talent acquisition, classification and compensation, workforce development, and/or disability and leave management. A Master′s Degree in a related field or Juris Doctorate is preferred.

The annual salary range for the Chief People Officer is $222,664.00 to $335,025.60. Placement within this range is dependent on experience and qualifications. Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority also offers a generous benefits package.