Human Resources Manager at Knorr-Bremse in Westminster, MD

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Human Resources Manager LOCATION: Westminster / Maryland (US-MD), United States | BRAND: Knorr Brake Company | REQUISITION ID: 11831 | JOB GRADE: 15 | ON-SITE/REMOTE: On-site Knorr Brake Company is the innovative leader in the manufacture and supply of braking systems, passenger doors and climate-control equipment for all types of Mass Transit customers such as: METRO, Light Rail Vehicles, High-Speed Trains, Commuter Rail and Monorail Vehicles for the North America market. We’re part of the Knorr-Bremse Group, the global leader in braking technologies. As part of our team, you’ll collaborate with a world of talented and dedicated colleagues whose sense of purpose complements your own. You’ll find rewarding opportunities, diverse experiences, partnerships, and an unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity. Innovation is part of our DNA. Achievement drives our culture. Learn more today at www.KnorrBrake.com! JOB DESCRIPTION: The Human Resource Manager/Business Partner will lead and direct the Human Resource function including hiring and interviewing, administering pay, benefits and leave, facilitating performance management programs and disciplinary actions and enforcing company policies and procedures. This role primarily acts as coach and business partner to multiple disciplines with the company. Maintain a safe, clean and healthy environment and ensure the compliance with company's rules and policies. • Must be able to comply with quality, product safety, and HSE rules, guidelines and regulations. Be energy conscious, if applicable. • Must understand and comply with applicable standards. ( i.e.: ISO 9001, ISO 22163, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, AAR, and CMMI). • Maintain and safeguard business records. Additional Essential Functions: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Enhance human resources by planning, implementing and evaluating employee relations and human resources policies, programs and practices. Provide change leadership to deliver major business initiatives. Drive healthy, inclusive and positive organization culture. Leverages drivers of engagement and retention across departments. Recommend and provide support to managers on these topics. Fosters partnership and development of team members within HR group. Advances human resource staff (HR Coordinator and Receptionist) by coaching and career planning, monitoring, and appraising job results. FTA Drug & Alcohol Program: Manages drug and alcohol program to ensure program is compliant. Participates in audit requirements. Benefit and Leave Management Administer company employee benefit programs (medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and retirement plans). Administer company leave and wellness programs. Partner with benefit broker to select benefit vendors. Drive cost saving efforts through benefit programs. Oversee enrollment, renewal and delivery of benefits to the organization’s employees. Monitor government regulations and market trends to ensure programs are current, competitive and compliant. Other:-Participates and is an active member of the KBC Cares Committee. -Other duties and programs as assigned by the Human Resources Director. Competencies: 1. Must have strong HR fundamentals and possess HR Subject Matter Expertise in HR functions, in addition to having a business perspective and business acumen in formulating and implementing people/organizational/HR actions that will impact the business and drive required change efforts. 2. Experience with change management. 3. Collaborative behaviors and ability to consult effectively and independently. 4. Demonstrated track record of passion for high-level, challenging HR work, while maintaining high level of execution of tactical HR process and deliverables. 5. Experience investigating and helping to resolve Employee Relations issues and complaints. Focuses on creating a positive employee relations environment and culture