Human Resource Manager

Wabtec•Independence, MO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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.