Director, Human Resources

Union Tank Car Company is seeking an experienced Director, Human Resources, to serve as a key business partner to operational leadership and help shape the future of our workforce. This is a highly visible leadership role that combines HR leadership, labor relations expertise, talent development, and organizational effectiveness across multiple locations.

Responsibilities

Serve as the senior HR leader supporting business operations and leadership teams; Partner with leaders on talent acquisition, workforce planning, succession planning, and organizational development; Coach and influence leaders at all levels on employee relations, performance management, and talent strategies; Drive transformational change initiatives and continuous improvement efforts; Develop and implement leadership development and employee engagement programs; Support annual HR processes including performance management, compensation planning, and talent reviews; Lead, mentor, and develop HR team members while driving high-impact business outcomes; Lead employee and labor relations strategies, including collective bargaining agreement administration and dispute resolution

Requirements

Must reside within commuting distance of Chicago HQ office for a hybrid (minimum 2 days/week) environment; Candidates must be eligible to work in the USA without visa sponsorship now or in the future; Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field; 8+ years of progressive HR leadership experience; Strong background as an HR Business Partner and people leader; Exceptional coaching, employee relations, and organizational development skills; Ability to influence and build relationships across all levels of the organization

Nice to have

Experience in manufacturing, industrial, repair, transportation, or related environments preferred; HR certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP) is a plus; Experience supporting unionized workforces and administering collective bargaining agreements will be helpful

Benefits

Medical; Dental; Vision; 401k matching