Plant HR Generalist
Wabtec

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.

Relocation assistance may be provided if eligibility requirements are met.

Role Summary

Provide HR management for the Wabtec Elastomer plant in Brenham Texas; supporting ~65 employees and staff. Act as a first point of contact for employees and managers by providing information, guidance, and coaching in alignment with key HR processes.

Essential Responsibilities:

Provide dedicated guidance and coaching to managers and employees with a specific focus on: employee advocacy/engagement, conflict resolution, HR fundamentals and process training, employee relations management, performance management, talent development, staffing, retention, and workplace investigations.

• Serve as the employees and managers first point of contact for questions and guidance on fundamental HR topics and issues; partners with Components HR Management on issues that require escalation
• Ensure that all employee relations issues are properly identified, reported, investigated and resolved
• Provide advice and counsel to managers and employees to ensure consistent application and integration of policies, performance management/discipline, procedures and practices at 100% compliance to promote an ethical and compliant work environment
• Lead hourly recruiting, selection and onboarding processes
• Conduct HR training and support for functional processes like New Employee Orientation, Benefits Open Enrollment, etc.
• Partner with external services to manage HR programs such as Disability, Worker's Compensation, FMLA
• Assist with other HR special projects or initiatives as needed
• Maintain and protect confidential data with utmost scrutiny, judgment, and care

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university (or high school diploma or GED with 5 years of experience)
• Minimum of 3+ years of experience in a variety of Human Resources positions; including client support
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization
• Strong organizational and project management skills; ability to prioritize and balance workload
• to meet deadlines
• Proven conflict resolution skills
• Ability to manage work independently with high level of accuracy
• Knowledge of state and federal labor and employment laws
• Strong and objective analysis and decision-making skills
• Strong internal and external customer service focus, with a genuine desire to assist others
• Enthusiastic team player with a strong drive to create a positive work environment
• Approachable and responsive resource able to connect with employees at all levels
• Strong analytical and presentation skills
• Passion for innovative solutions and process improvement
• High level of proficiency with all Microsoft Office applications, i.e. Excel, PPT, Word, creating pivot tables, VLookups etc.)
• Clear thinking / problem-solving / sound judgement
• Confidence / Assertiveness: strong influencing skills across functions; confidence to approach employees and managers with difficult messages and defend position; equally, confidence to advocate strongly for employee

Wabtec Corporation is committed to taking on the world's toughest challenges. In order to fulfill that commitment we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity and inclusiveness. We aim to employ the world's brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences and styles...people like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

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