Recruiting Supervisor

Location: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center

Department: Charlotte Area Transit System Department

Salary: $81,226.00 - $116,762.94 Commensurate with Experience

Thank you for your interest in joining the team that keeps Charlotte moving, at a very exciting time for our organization. At the Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS), we’re committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative transit services for our growing community, and we value employees who bring professionalism, passion, and a commitment to public service.

This position is currently employed by CATS, a department of the City of Charlotte. With the passage of the PAVE Act and last year’s sales tax referendum, CATS is preparing to transition from a City department to the newly created Metropolitan Public Transit Authority (MPTA). The MPTA was established to strengthen regional transit governance, improve accountability, and support long‑term investment in mobility. It’s an important and exciting step forward for transit in our region.

Employees hired into this role will remain City employees through December 31, 2026, and will transition to MPTA employment on January 1, 2027. Benefits and compensation will follow City provisions through 2026 and shift to MPTA provisions in 2027, with clear information shared in advance. Your core duties, reporting structure, and daily responsibilities will remain consistent, with no break in service. If anything delays the transition, your City employment, including compensation and benefits, will remain in place until the move to the MPTA occurs.

The creation of the MPTA positions us for a more modern, sustainable, and efficient transit system, one that can better support the Charlotte region for decades to come. We’re excited about what’s ahead and appreciate your interest in being part of it.

SUMMARY

The Recruiting Supervisor leads daily talent acquisition operations for CATS, ensuring recruiting activities are coordinated, efficient, equitable, and aligned with organizational workforce needs. Reporting to the Senior Human Resources Manager, this position supervises recruiting staff and oversees implementation of hiring processes that support timely staffing, positive candidate experience, and consistent application of employment policies and procedures.

The Recruiting Supervisor manages recruiting workflows across operational and administrative divisions, coordinates closely with HR Business Partners and hiring managers, and ensures compliance with applicable employment regulations and organizational standards. The role balances operational execution with continuous improvement of recruiting practices, supporting workforce sustainability and organizational performance. Through supervision, coordination, and process oversight, the Recruiting Supervisor ensures recruitment activities support CATS’ mission by helping attract and hire a capable workforce that enables safe and reliable transit service delivery.

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