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Remprex LLC Manager, HR Business Partner - Operations/Mechanical in Lisle, Illinois
Description
What You'll Do
As an individual contributor and reporting to the Director of Human Resources, you will lead HR initiatives for our Operations & Mechanical functions. Your role will involve supporting business leaders through transformation and cultural evolution while driving operational performance. You will analyze HR data to uncover insights and convert them into actionable recommendations. Collaborating with HR Centers of Excellence (COEs) like Total Rewards, HRIS, Safety, and Talent Acquisition, you will implement scalable solutions that align with our organizational objectives and enhance employee engagement.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders on organizational development, employee training, performance management, and change management for both unionized and non-unionized teams.
Execute core HR processes including performance management, talent management, compensation, and training and development.
Proactively collect and analyze HR data to identify trends and develop strategies to improve performance as well as address potential risks.
Foster strong partnerships within the HR team to ensure timely responses to client needs, collaborating effectively to resolve issues.
Manage employee relations matters, including PIPs, disciplinary actions, and terminations, with a focus on risk mitigation and resolution.
Coordinate contract negotiations for Local Collective Bargaining Agreements, including leading the grievance process.
Conduct thorough investigations related to EEO, harassment, and ADA compliance.
Support HR process alignment to drive a culture that embodies our values and promotes inclusion and empowerment.
Partner with Talent Acquisition to define role requirements, assist in the selection process, and enhance the employee experience.
Advise management on HR compliance matters including Wage & Hour, FMLA, and ADA.
Provide guidance on HR policy interpretation, ensuring alignment with best practices.
Support HR projects as needed.
What You'll Need
Required:
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management or a related field
5+ years of hands-on HR experience as a business partner supporting all levels of an organization
2+ years of labor relations experience
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence management at all levels
Proven conflict management abilities, with a focus on building trust and clarity in conversations
Experience leading effective HR practices while managing multiple priorities and maintaining attention to detail.
In-depth knowledge of employment laws and regulations.
Intellectually curious with a commitment to continued growth
Strong business acumen and the ability to drive results in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to cultivate collaborative relationships and act as a credible business partner.
Self-directed working style with a focus on strategic improvement across multi-site responsibilities.
Proficiency in MS Office applications and HRIS systems.
Preferred:
Proficiency in UKG Pro.
2+ years of experience managing or supervising others.
Work Environment
This position operates in an office environment, requiring effective communication and collaboration with colleagues. The role involves extended periods of sitting and working with computer screens and other electronic devices. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Location
This role will work from our Lisle, IL headquarters on a hybrid work schedule that offers the opportunity to work 3 days in office and 2 remote following your initial training period.
Who is REMPREX and Why Are We Hiring?
Headquartered in Lisle, Illinois, REMPREX specializes in the operation, support and engineering of intermodal terminals and ports nationwide. We specialize in delivering safe, efficient, and scalable services to help our clients transport intelligently. Click here to see it for yourself! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iHzf56-EVNg) Our HR team is looking for an organized, self-starter who isn't afraid to jump right in – does this sound like you?
Your assimilation into our culture is very important in having a long and mutually beneficial career at REMPREX. Our core values are the driving force in our business. As a potential member of the REMPREX team, you should align with our core values.
Safety | We commit to actively foster a healthy and injury free environment for our employees, clients and the communities we serve.
Integrity | We make it a priority to do the right thing even when no one is looking, which is why we commit to the highest ethical standard.
Innovation | We challenge conventional thinking to continually improve the products and services we offer.
Transparency | We say what we mean, mean what we say, and do what we say we’ll do.
What We Offer
All benefits mentioned below are based on eligibility and vary based on status, role and location.
Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision & Prescription Drug Coverage
Flexible Spending Accounts.
401(k)
Vacation, Sick & Paid Holidays
Leaves of Absence
Employee Assistance Program
Employer-Paid Life & AD&D Insurance
Employer-Paid Short & Long-Term Disability
Voluntary Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness and Life Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Referral Program
Opportunities to Learn & Grow Your Career
Hybrid Work Schedules
A Diverse & Inclusive Company Culture that offers genuine teamwork
All employment offers will be made within the appropriate salary grade, taking into account key factors such as your location, relevant skills, experience, and expertise. Additionally, select positions may be eligible for a discretionary annual cash incentive program, designed to reward both individual and company performance.
Ready to build your career with an industry leader?
REMPREX is the one intermodal logistics company that truly does it all and whether you are looking to make an impact on our front line in Operations or ready to contribute your expertise to one of our professional corporate areas like Information Technology, Account & Finance, Human Resources or Client Services, our highly-innovative, rapidly-growing enterprise provides everything you need to build a rewarding career. If you are a builder at heart, enjoy solving problems, taking the initiative, pitching in where needed, are always up for a challenge, we encourage you to explore your future with REMPREX and apply today!
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REMPREX is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse workforce and do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Additionally, REMPREX participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. As part of our pre-employment process, we do require successful completion of a background check and for safety sensitive roles, a drug screen.
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REMPREX participates in eVerify. Click here (https://www.uscis.gov/e-verify) for information about eVerify.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
REMPREX is a global company and, in order to facilitate efficient collaboration and communication globally, English proficiency is a requirement for all roles unless stated otherwise in the job posting.
To all recruitment agencies : REMPREX does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to any REMPREX employee. REMPREX is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)