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Human Resource Manager
Summary
It's not just about your career or job title... It's about who you are and the impact you will make on the world. Because whether it's for each other or our customers, we put People First. When our people come together, we Expand the Possible and continuously look for ways to improve what we create and how we do it. If you are constantly striving to grow, you're in good company. We are revolutionizing the way the world moves for future generations, and we want someone who is ready to move with us.
Who are we?
Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail as well as the mining, marine, and industrial markets. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation, and Faiveley Transport, the company has grown to become One Wabtec, with unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems.
Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress and unlocks our customers' potential by delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions that move and improve the world. We are lifelong learners obsessed with making things better to drive exceptional results. Wabtec has approximately 27K employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit our website (http://www.wabteccorp.com/) to learn more!
Who will you be working with?
The HR Manager will provide all facets of HR management for up to 3 operating entities located in Kansas City, Missouri and McPherson, Kansas, and provide strategic partnership with the Business Unit Leaders and the extended Senior Leadership Team. This role will be critical in working across the Freight Global Services Supply Chain and more broadly to proactively identify and execute organizational priorities and drive culture change.
How will you make a difference, what is your typically day look like?
+ Serve as active business partner for multiple operating entities. Provide guidance and support for full suite of HR functions, including talent management, performance management, organizational change, policy and process implementation and facilitating team performance.
+ Partner with business management to develop appropriate human resource plans in support of key business needs in a dynamic environment and develop / implement appropriate change management plans as required. Including recruiting, selection, as well as restructuring, and reduction of the workforce as needed.
+ Partner with HR Centers of Excellence in areas of organizational talent & strategy, compensation & benefits, HR Operations, and employment counsel to ensure alignment and effectiveness.
+ Oversee labor relations for the sites. Ensure alignment with Supply Chain and broader Wabtec labor relations strategy.
+ Serve as proxy for the Freight Global Services Supply Chain HR Leader; drive enterprise-wide initiatives and engage with senior leadership team to further HR and organizational objectives.
+ Directly manage and coach the HR Generalist in every facet including labor relations, HR business partnership, talent management, and policy and process implementation.
+ Provide coaching, advice, council, and support for Leadership, managers, employees and peers.
+ Act as an impartial advocate to ensure that all individuals receive fair and equitable treatment.
+ Will be expected to be on-site in Kansas City MO, during normal business hours and be willing to travel to McPherson, KC plant as needed.
What do we want to know about you?
+ Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college
+ At least 3 additional years of experience in a variety of Human Resource positions both staff and client based
Desired Characteristics
+ Master's degree in Human Resources, Industrial / Labor Relations or Business Administration
+ 5 years of experience preferred
+ Prior labor relations experience; including union relations, contract negotiations and grievance resolution strongly preferred
+ Prior HR Business partnership experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment strongly preferred
+ Prior management of a team strongly preferred
+ Strong oral and written communication skills
+ Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
+ Ability to influence & engage at all levels of the business
+ Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems
+ Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects and drive change
+ Strong coaching skills
This role is also eligible for a performance bonus. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, is available at mywabtecbenefits.com (https://wabtec.sharepoint.com/sites/GlobalCommunications/Shared%20Documents/Branding/VMV/mywabtecbenefits.com) .
Relocation assistance may be provided if eligibility requirements are met.
Wabtec will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable) and fitness for duty test (as applicable).
Our Commitment to Embrace Diversity:
Wabtec is a global company that invests not just in our products, but also our people by embracing diversity and inclusion. We care about our relationships with our employees and take pride in celebrating the variety of experiences, expertise, and backgrounds that bring us together. At Wabtec, we aspire to create a place where we all belong and where diversity is welcomed and appreciated.
To fulfill that commitment, we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to employ the world's brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We have created a space where everyone is given the opportunity to contribute based on their individual experiences and perspectives and recognize that these differences and diverse perspectives make us better.
We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences, and styles... People like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
Additional Information
Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary rate for this role is currently $91100-129800 The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at mywabtecbenefits.com. Other benefit offerings for this role may include annual bonus, if elig...
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