Human Resources & Safety Manager

Union Tank Car Company is seeking applicants to become a member of our team at our full-service rail tank car repair shop in El Dorado, Kansas. Union Tank Car Company's regulatory, engineering, and commercial expertise make UTLX the preferred source of railcars and services for many of its customers. Owned by the Marmon Group and Berkshire Hathaway, UTLX headquarters is in Chicago's financial district, close to major public transportation hubs. ULTX offers competitive compensation and benefits, as well as an opportunity to be a part of a top-notch team where enthusiasm, hard work, expertise, growth, and progressive thinking are all valued.

The Human Resources & Safety Manager serves as the onsite leader for all Human Resources and Safety functions at a railcar repair facility. This role partners closely with plant leadership to support workforce planning, talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, training, engagement, compliance, and organizational effectiveness while fostering a positive, high-performing workplace culture. The role also provides leadership and oversight of safety, environmental, and workers' compensation programs to ensure compliance with company policies and applicable regulatory requirements.

This position requires a visible presence throughout the facility, strong relationships with employees at all levels, and a proactive approach to employee engagement, safety performance, and continuous improvement. The successful candidate will balance strategic HR leadership with hands-on support for day-to-day operational needs.

This position reports directly to the Plant Manager with dotted-line reporting to the Director of Human Resources and Corporate Safety.

Primary Responsibilities:

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Lead all HR activities, including recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, training, and retention.
• Coach and support leaders on employee development, engagement, conflict resolution, and workplace issues.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws, company policies, and HR best practices.
• Manage workforce planning, compensation processes, leave administration, and HR reporting.
• Lead site safety programs, training, audits, inspections, incident investigations, and corrective actions.
• Coordinate workers' compensation and return-to-work programs.
• Maintain OSHA and safety compliance records and support environmental compliance initiatives.
• Promote a culture focused on employee engagement, safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive Human Resources experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or similar operational environment.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience supporting workplace safety programs, OSHA compliance, incident investigations, or environmental compliance activities.
• Demonstrated experience managing employee relations, workplace investigations, performance management, and corrective action processes.
• Working knowledge of federal and state employment laws, safety regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Experience supporting recruiting, onboarding, employee development, and retention initiatives.
• Strong communication, coaching, conflict resolution, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to influence and build credibility with employees, supervisors, and leadership teams.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Proficiency with HRIS, Microsoft Office, and reporting tools.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional certification such as SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR, ASP, CSP, or equivalent.
• Previous experience serving as the lead HR professional at a manufacturing facility.
• Experience supporting environmental, health, and safety programs within an industrial setting.
• Experience with workers' compensation administration, return-to-work coordination, and OSHA recordkeeping.
• Experience utilizing workforce analytics and safety metrics to drive business decisions.
• Continuous improvement, Lean Manufacturing, or Six Sigma experience.

Work Environment & Schedule:

• On-site work arrangement: 5 days per week in the El Dorado, Kansas facility
• The role is located within a heavy industrial railcar repair environment and requires regular interaction with production operations.
• A visible and consistent presence on the shop floor is essential to building effective relationships and successfully supporting employees and business operations.
• Frequent interaction with skilled trades personnel, supervisors, and operational leadership is required.
• Occasional travel may be required for training, meetings, audits, and other business-related activities.
• Must be willing and able to work in an industrial environment, including participating in shop floor activities and complying with all applicable safety regulations, personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements, and company safety protocols.

Disclaimer:

Please note the duties listed are not set forth for purposes of limiting the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the many duties normally to be performed under a job title or those to be performed temporarily outside an employee's normal line of work. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

It is the policy of Union Tank Car Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons, and to recruit, hire, train, promote, and compensate persons in all jobs without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation, gender identify, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic protected by the law. 

Why Join Our Team?
We take pride in offering our employees rich benefits packages. We appreciate hard-working and passionate individuals which is why we offer...

• Tuition reimbursement program
• Medical, dental, vision
• Company-paid employee and dependent life insurance
• Company-paid STD & LTD
• 401k with generous company match 
• Annual safety shoe reimbursement
• 4 Week Paid Parental Leave
• Holiday pay
• Paid Vacation
• Marmon employee discount program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program

Pay: $95,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Benefits:

Salary : $95,000 - $115,000