The following FULL-TIME position posting will be open through Friday, August 28, 2026:
HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST
Hiring Range: $60,000.00 - $75,000.00 annually
Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer
HIRING PROCESS
August 14, 2026 to August 28, 2026 - Employment Applications
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Submit an Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority Employment Application Form online, completed in its entirety, by the posted deadline date.
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Apply online at www.theride.org.
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Late and/or incomplete applications will not be accepted.
After August 28, 2026 - Interviews Will Begin
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Interviews will be granted to selected qualified candidates.
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Qualified candidates selected for an interview will be notified via email.
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Applicants who are not selected for an interview will receive notification they are no longer being considered.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The HR Generalist supports the Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority's (TheRide) Human Resources functions by providing comprehensive support in talent acquisition, employee relations, benefits administration, compliance, employee development, and workforce engagement. This role serves as a key resource to employees and managers across the organization, helping ensure TheRide attracts, develops, and retains a skilled workforce dedicated to delivering safe, reliable, and accessible public transportation services.
Accountabilities and Essential Functions
Talent Acquisition & Onboarding
- Support full-cycle recruitment efforts for administrative, maintenance, operations, and leadership positions across TheRide.
- Screen applicants, coordinate interviews, and partner with hiring managers to fill positions efficiently.
- Facilitate pre-employment activities, including background checks, drug screenings, and employment verification.
- Coordinate onboarding programs that introduce new employees to TheRide's culture, mission, values, and safety expectations.
Employee Relations & Support
- Serve as a trusted resource for employees and supervisors regarding HR policies, procedures, and workplace concerns.
- Provide guidance and support related to employee relations matters, performance concerns, conflict resolution, and policy interpretation.
- Assist with investigations, corrective actions, and documentation while maintaining confidentiality.
- Coordinate employee offboarding activities, including exit interviews and separation processes.
- Support employee engagement, recognition, and retention initiatives that contribute to a positive workplace culture.
Compensation, Benefits Administration & HRIS Administration
- Administer employee benefits programs and assist employees with enrollment, changes, and questions.
- Support payroll administration by processing personnel changes and ensuring accurate employee records.
- Coordinate leave administration, including FMLA, ADA accommodations, workers' compensation, and paid leave programs.
- Assist with compensation and classification processes in accordance with organizational policies and collective bargaining agreements, as applicable.
- Serve as a primary administrator for TheRide's Human Resources Information System (HRIS), ensuring data accuracy, integrity, and security.
- Maintain employee records, organizational structures, benefit elections, position data, and employment transactions within the HRIS.
- Generate HR metrics, workforce reports, and data analytics to support operational and strategic decision-making.
- Identify opportunities to improve HR processes through enhanced utilization of HRIS technology and system automation.
Compliance & Recordkeeping
- Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
- Ensure accurate and confidential maintenance of personnel files, HRIS records, and employment documentation.
- Assist with audits, reporting requirements, and record retention practices.
- Support policy administration and ensure HR practices align with TheRide's operational and regulatory requirements.
Training & Development
- Coordinate employee training, orientation, and professional development programs.
- Maintain training records and support compliance-related and safety-focused training initiatives.
- Assist with performance management, employee development planning, and leadership development efforts.
- Support employee engagement and continuous improvement programs that strengthen workforce effectiveness and service excellence.
Provides support for additional HR initiatives and projects as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or a related field required; SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification preferred.
- Minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible Human Resources experience, preferably in benefits administration, leave management, employee relations, recruitment, and compensation administration.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams; experience with HRIS, payroll, and applicant tracking systems preferred.
- Working knowledge of federal and state employment laws and regulations, including FMLA, ADA, FLSA, COBRA, EEO, and workers’ compensation.
- Strong verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
- Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and maintain strict confidentiality when handling sensitive matters.
- Strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing demands in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to interpret and apply employment-related laws, policies, procedures, regulations, and labor agreements.
- Self-motivated and collaborative team player with the ability to build effective working relationships across all levels of the organization.
Reports to:
Assistant Manager, Human Resources
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Constant periods of sitting, and use of hands/fingers
- Frequent periods of standing, walking, and reaching.
- Occasional periods of climbing, squatting, kneeling, and bending.
- Ability to lift, carry, push and/or pull up to 30 pounds.
Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Come work for TheRide! We are actively seeking a Human Resources Generalist that will help drive TheRide into the future! Apply today!
