The East Bay, part of the dynamic San Francisco Bay Area, offers a rich blend of culture, vibrant neighborhoods, and thriving economic opportunities. With its mild, year-round climate, residents enjoy an active outdoor lifestyle, from sailing and fishing in the Oakland Estuary to exploring nearby parks and trails. Food and wine enthusiasts can visit the renowned wineries of Napa Valley or savor world-class dining experiences, while the excitement and cultural offerings of San Francisco are just minutes away. For weekend adventures, the East Bay provides easy access to Lake Tahoe, the Sierra Mountains, and the scenic coastlines of Monterey, Carmel, and Mendocino—plus quick flights to Southern California—making it a perfect place to live, work, and explore. AC Transit is a diverse, innovative, award-winning transit agency that has been in operation since 1960 and is the largest public bus-only transit system in California, and the third largest bus-only transit agency in the United States.

Reporting directly to the General Manager/Chief Executive Officer, the Executive Director of Human Resources is an executive, at-will member of the District`s executive leadership team responsible for providing strategic vision, leadership, and oversight for all human resources functions. This position plays a critical role in advancing the District`s organizational goals by developing innovative human resources strategies, policies, and programs that foster a high-performing, engaged, and customer-focused workforce. The District seeks a collaborative, strategic, and emotionally intelligent human resources executive who will foster a positive workplace culture while serving as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, managers, employees, and labor partners. A bachelor`s degree from an accredited college or university in Human Resource Management, Industrial Psychology, Public Administration, or a closely related field is required. The successful candidate will also possess at least eight years of progressively responsible human resources experience, including a minimum of four years in a management or supervisory role. Additional qualifying education may be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis.

The annual salary range for the Executive Director of Human Resources is $226,454 - $279,737; placement within this range is dependent on qualifications and experience.