Human Resources Manager

Join Our Team at voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak!

Embark on a rewarding career journey with voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak, North America's premier designer and manufacturer of special trackwork. With a legacy spanning 160 years, we lead the industry in shaping the future of rail solutions. As part of the voestalpine Railway Systems global network, we are committed to delivering quality products and services, including rails, turnouts, fastening systems, signaling technologies, and monitoring solutions. Operating with a presence across Canada, the US, and Mexico, we prioritize the well-being of our people, global mobility, and sustainability and innovation.

Our people are the foundation of our success. Skilled, motivated, and results-driven individuals shape our culture demonstrating our core values of Respect, Responsibility, Curiosity, Courage, Passion, and Diversity each day. This commitment is more than shared values; it extends to shared responsibilities for safety and quality, showing genuine care for one another's growth and development, a commitment to our customers, and fostering strong relationships within the Nortrak Team and with our customers.

We are currently looking for a Human Resources Manager to join our team in Birmingham, Alabama.

PURPOSE OF POSITION

The Human Resources Manager is responsible for partnering with the plant management leadership team to support achievement of business objectives through effective people management and managing all Human Resources programs, policies and procedures.

TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

SAFETY:

• Provide leadership and oversight for plant safety initiatives promoting UCARE and a safety-first culture to make safety the #1 priority for our employees.
• Ensure safety compliance with legal and Company requirements.
• Responding to workplace incidents by reporting and investigating near misses and safety accidents.
• Works with Risk Management to liaise with insurance provider and employee to manage workers’ compensation claims.

QUALITY:

• Collaborate with plant management team in the development of job skill matrices.
• Maintain skills inventories.
• Develop and implement training programs to meet business requirements.
• Maintain all records in conformance with Nortrak's quality system.

ON-TIME DELIVERY:

• Manage recruitment process to meet business requirements.
• Respond to requests of internal / external customers on a timely basis.
• Oversee payroll, benefit, HRIS and reporting process to ensure accurate and timely submissions.
• Maintains appropriate personnel records, ensure compliance with state and federal employment regulations.

COST:

• Effectively manage health and compensation claims including return-to-work programs.
• Identify opportunities to reduce risk exposure.
• Gather intelligence of local job market conditions and develop appropriate recruitment and retention strategies.
• Minimize recruitment costs.

PEOPLE:

• Counsel and mentor employees.
• Actively guide local managers and supervisors vis-a-vis employee relations and the administration of Nortrak policies.
• Ensure that the application of policies and discipline are fair and equitable.
• Administer employee leave policies (e.g., FMLA and disability).
• Advise management regarding regulatory and statutory requirements.

ENVIRONMENTAL:

EXTENDED TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Recruitment & Selection:

• Prepare salary requisitions and job profiles as applicable for open positions.
• Identify appropriate sourcing methods for job vacancies and post jobs in our applicant tracking system.
• Utilize the recruiting guide and competency questions to conduct interviews with candidates.
• Perform applicable background checks.
• Prepare job offer and lead communication with all candidates.

Performance Management:

• Counsel supervisors and managers in handling disciplinary and termination manners.
• Oversee the employee review process to ensure timely delivery of reviews and overall quality of review delivery by supervisors/managers.
• Responsible for the wage administration for hourly employees to ensure they align with the wage schedule, performance and skills requirements, and the process complies with company procedures.

Onboarding and Training & Development Management:

• Responsible for overseeing the onboarding process for hourly and salary employees to ensure the minimum standard tools are effectively utilized by managers/supervisors to achieve a successful onboarding process for new employees.
• Provide guidance and counsel to managers/supervisors in the development plan process to identify training and development opportunities that align with career potential and interests.
• Provide recommendations to corporate and the plant management team to provide guidance and recommendations supporting overall plant succession management.

Termination and Offboarding:

• Conduct exit interviews in compliance with HR minimum standards.
• Process terminations according to termination, benefit and IT checklists.

QUALITIFCATIONS:

EDUCATION:

• Four years’ college degree or equivalent in a related discipline is preferred.
• HR Certification preferred.

FIELD OF EXPERIENCE:

• Five to ten years’ experience in a generalist HR position.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Three to five years’ experience at a managerial level.
• Demonstrate strong leadership skills to partner with plant leadership team.
• Act as a role model and lead our Nortrak Blue culture and values.
• Excellent Interpersonal and communication skills both oral and written, ability to work effectively with employees and manager, and ability to convey a positive and professional image to applicants and employees.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to manage difficult situations with employees with a calm demeanour.
• Sound knowledge of MS Office standard programmes (Excel, Word, Outlook, Power Point, and Access) and MS special programmes (MS Visio, MS SharePoint, MS Project).

PHYSCIAL DEMANDS:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Occasional standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching or climbing.
• Must be able to lift or handle up to 25 pounds at times.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Occasional travel may be required which includes walking, standing, sitting and driving for short to long periods of time.

BENEFITS:

• A supportive, family oriented Nortrak Blue culture.
• We provide an environment where Health and Safety is our #1 priority.
• Career development opportunities and competitive pay progression.
• Competitive medical, dental & vision benefits.
• Company paid life and disability insurance.
• Paid holidays and vacation.
• Retirement plan with matching contributions.
• Tuition Assistance Program.
• Wellness Program.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee Recognition Programs.

If you think you have the necessary qualifications and drive to excel in our team, we invite you to apply now and join us at voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak. Apply today!

voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak (“Nortrak”) is a subsidiary of voestalpine AG (www.voestalpine.com) one of Europe’s premier steel producers with over 50,000 employees worldwide. Nortrak is closely affiliated with voestalpine’s Railway Systems group which operates in 21 countries across the globe to provide cutting edge system-based solutions to railroads and transits. Our website is https://www.voestalpine.com/nortrak/en/

voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, and any other federal, state, or locally protected classifications.

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