Mgr I, HR chez Progress Rail

Responsible for all Corporate HR operations to include optimizing processes across the organization ensuring consistency, efficiency and compliance with appropriate laws and company policy. The role serves as a key link between HR strategy and execution, with oversight of compliance and employee data management. The role will partner with other functional HR areas such as recruitment, performance management, training, talent and facility operations.

Progress Rail stands at the intersection of legacy and innovation—driving the future of rail with a pioneering spirit. Since its founding in 1983, the company has grown to become one of the world’s largest and most trusted providers of railroad products, services, and technologies. Today, Progress Rail delivers a comprehensive portfolio of cost-effective solutions to railway customers around the globe. From the rails themselves to the EMD® locomotives that ride them, the company’s products are in operation across more than 100 countries—powering progress and connecting communities. In 2006, Progress Rail joined Caterpillar Inc., further strengthening its ability to lead the rail industry with cutting-edge technology, unmatched expertise, and a commitment to excellence. At Progress Rail, the team is not just building the future of rail—they are making history every day.

Bachelor’s Degree Business, Human Resources or related field of study;

Manager, Corporate HR

Albertville

• Serve as HR point of contact for Corporate employees;
• Provide guidance to managers and employees on HR policy and compliance matters;
• Conduct and support investigations related to employee relation issues;
• Responsible for identifying, creating, updating and maintaining corporate policies and procedures;
• Manage and lead collaborative efforts regarding company EEO and Vet-1 requirements;
• Act as key business partner to members of the company to improve corporate HR operations;
• Stay connected and monitor changing legislation and laws regarding HR;
• Partner with Legal and Compliance teams to monitor regulatory changes and implement as necessary;
• Drive compliance-related training and awareness across the company;
• Define and utilize consistent data-driven metrics and goals to make informed decisions;
• Manage the HR Service Center team to ensure timely and accurate processing of information and status changes;
• Other duties as assigned by Manager.

• A minimum of 5+ years of experience in an HR leadership role;.
• Knowledge of employment laws and practices;
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work with individuals at all levels;
• Sound judgement and confidentiality;
• HR Certification preferred

Essential and Physical Activities Functions
• Strength – Position typically involves work in a standard office environment. Occasional standing and walking. Heavy lifting is rare but may be required;
• Motion – Position regularly requires standard repetitive motions and hand/eye coordination associated with office communications. May require bending, lifting, standing, climbing, kneeling, crouching, walking, etc. in cases where Safety investigations require them;
• Vision/Hearing Requirements – Constant verbal communications, including both talking and hearing;
• Work Environment – Position typically involves work in a standard office environment. Position may involve occasional work in a non-temperature-controlled facility. Travel may be required 25% of the time;
• Emotional Demands – Responsible for audits and reporting of protected and private information. Requires interpersonal skills and communication that may be of a sensitive nature;
• Safety – Position is Safety Sensitive and will require the use of Personal Protective Equipment when in industrial environments. Position will require occasional visits to industrial environment, including potential for noise (85+ decibels), exposure to cold and temperature changes, exposure to hazardous materials, heavy equipment, high levels of dust, and other hazardous working conditions. May be required to remain for long periods of time in hazardous work environments to investigate and mitigate accidents/incidents.

Progress Rail is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance, and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Progress Rail.**

• Competitive Salary
• 401(k) plan with up to 6% company match (no waiting period with immediate vesting)
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability Insurance
• Supplemental Accident, Critical Care, and Hospital Insurance available along with an HDHP and HSA with seed money
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time-Off (PTO)
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Education Assistance Program
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Site specific Production and Incentive Plans
• Site specific Step and Skill Level Wage Adjustment Plans
• Site Specific Relocation and Sign-on Bonus Programs

*Benefits eligibility varies by job position, full-time/part-time and regular/temporary status. The provisions of the plan documents control such benefits.

**Subject to position, eligibility, and plan guidelines.

Human Resources

Alabama