Human Resources Generalist

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? How will you make a difference?

The HR Generalist will provide all facets of HR management for the Kansas City, MO plant, and provide strategic partnership with the Business Unit Leader. This role will be critical in working across the site and more broadly across the Freight Global Services Supply Chain to proactively identify and execute on organizational priorities and drive culture change.

What do we want to know about you?

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college in a relevant field
• At least 2 years of general HR experience
• 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

What will your typical day look like?

• Serve as active generalist 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 site. 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.
• 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
• Effectively coach and manage direct and dotted line HR team

You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.

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).

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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

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 o