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HR Operations Specialist

Wabtec
Pittsburgh, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 30 Jan 2025
💰 $110,300/yr($77,400/yr$110,300/yr)

About the role

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 will you be working with?

The HR Operations Specialist is part of the HR Shared Services Team. The role is responsible for operational and system support for employee lifecycle transactions within the US and Canada. The Specialist will work closely with the Regional Operations Lead and Sr. Specialist to ensure strong customer service to the business and to drive efficiency by improving operational processes and procedures.

What do we want to know about you?

Qualification/Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Information Systems, or relevant field. Equivalent work experience in a similar position may be substituted for education requirements.
  • Experience in HR administration, payroll, and systems, preferably in a Shared Services environment.
  • Experience working within HR systems (such as Workday) and with a ticketing system (such as ServiceNow).
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite

Competencies:

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to provide outstanding customer service through strong understanding of processes and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Continuous-improvement mindset and enthusiasm for improving customer experience.
  • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
  • Ability to have fun and maintain a sense of humor.

What will your typical day look like?

  • Manage and conduct employee lifecycle transactions in Workday; partner with HR and Managers to ensure timely processing and onboarding.
  • Handle requests via ticketing system.
  • Identify opportunities to improve HR Ops processes and participate in continuous improvement projects.
  • Cultivate strong relationships with local HR leaders and act as first point of contact for HR Managers.
  • Prepare mass uploads in Workday.
  • Participate in Workday testing for system upgrades, optimizations, or new business processes.
  • Other projects and duties as assigned.

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary range for this role is between

$77,400.00-$110,300.00

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 an annual bonus, if eligible.

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 to learn more! http://www.WabtecCorp.com

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