HR Generalst

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions and value-added services for freight and transit rail. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation and Faiveley Transport, the company has 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, creating transportation solutions that move and improve the world. Wabtec has approximately 27,000 employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit the company’s new website at: http://www.WabtecCorp.com.

It’s not just about your career… or your job title…it’s about who you are and the impact you are going to make on the world. Do you want to go into uncharted waters…do things that haven’t been done to make yours and someone else's life better? Wabtec has been doing that for decades and we will continue to do so! Through our people, leadership development, services, technology and scale, Wabtec delivers better outcomes for global customers by speaking the language of industry.

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 to learn more!

Who will you be working with?

As part of the Human Resources/Labor Relations team, you will be supporting both the hourly and salary workforce in Operations.  You will be a member of a team of experienced individuals regarding various steps in hiring new employees and promoting internal ones.  This is a fast-paced position that focuses on teamwork and ensuring consistency throughout the organization.

How will you make a difference?

As a member of the Human Resources/Labor Relations group, you will be responsible for working closely with the Human Resources/Union Relations Team, Operations Leaders, and the represented hourly workforce to achieve business objectives. This role will support hourly staffing (internal and external), onboarding, dispute resolution, time & attendance, grievance administration and other HR responsibilities to support day-to-day operations.  

What do we want to know about you?

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree from a credited university; or
• Internship in Human Resources; or
• 2+ years of progressive work experience in an office setting
• Experience working with Microsoft Office Suite

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience in a union environment
• Background working in Human Resources
• Prior experience with Kronos (timekeeping) and Workday (HRIS)
• Excellent time management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize work effectively
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Self-motivated, detail oriented and possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills

What will your typical day look like?

• Supports the site Employment Leader performing day-to-day tactical HR operations including facilitating team member internal movement, external postings and offer letters, data changes, shift, job transfers and new employee orientation
• Responsible for the oversight and tracking of leave administration for hourly production workers to include STD/LTD, FMLA, Personal Leaves and employee absences that impact operations