Human Resources Manager at Wabtec in Erie, PA

Job description

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?   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 5+ 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 Provide counsel regarding contractual issues and policies and procedures to establish best practice for the site Assist with employee investigations, conflict resolution and administering discipline to ensure ongoing continuity of daily operations Supports the site HR Leaders with the administration of grievance procedure and issues that arise from the collective bargaining agreements disputes Gathers HR metrics from a variety of sources including Workday (HRIS), WorkForce Management (payroll) and recruiting and leave tracking portals for data driven decision-making Manage and gather content for HR meetings, site communications and the overall organization of the department to streamline the effectiveness of the team Provide advice and counsel to management and employees to ensure consistent application and integration of policies, procedures, and practice Responds to employee questions/concerns regarding related HR issues Assist the operations team regarding hourly and exempt performance management; provide insight and best practice on performance improvement methods to drive accountability Establish and maintain excellent relationships with union leadership Administer and support all Wabtec HR policies and initiatives within the constituent plants Be responsible for the administration of grievance procedure, contract administration with constituent unions, and administration of collective bargaining agreements Any other additional duties to support the