Human Resources Manager

voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak

Human Resources Manager at voestalpine Railway Systems leading HR initiatives and supporting plant management. Focused on safety, quality, on-time delivery, cost, and people management responsibilities.

Posted 4/21/2026full-timeCheyenne • Wyoming • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide leadership and oversight for plant safety initiatives promoting UCARE and a safety first culture.
Lead safety committee and R3 initiatives.
Ensure safety compliance with legal and Company requirements.
Responding to workplace incidents by reporting and investigating near misses and safety accidents.
Work with Risk Management to liaise with insurance provider and employee to manage workers’ compensation claims.
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.
Follow all required HR minimum standards outlined in the HR standard operating procedures.
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.
Effectively review and ensure appropriate maintenance of time records in time keeping system to ensure hours are captured accurately within the required payroll deadlines and in compliance with regulations.
Maintain appropriate employee records, in HRIS and time keeping system ensure compliance with provincial, state and federal employment regulations.
Ensure the new hire process is completed timely and in compliance with employment regulations (e.g. I9 verification), company policies and procedures and HR standard operating procedures.
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.
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 (e.g. EEO, affirmative action, ADA, etc).
Adhere to Nortrak's Environmental Procedures, Practices and Policies.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Four years’ college degree or equivalent in a related discipline is preferred.
HR Certification preferred.
5-10 years HR experience in a generalist and manufacturing environment preferred.
Three to five years’ experience at a managerial level.
Demonstrate strong leadership skills to partner with plant leadership team.
Above average 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 the highly confidential nature of human resources work.
Ability to manage difficult situations with employees with a calm demeanour.
Must be computer literate and proficient with Microsoft programs such as Excel, PowerPoint and Word.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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.

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Hard Skills & Tools

HR experiencesafety compliancerisk managementtraining program developmentemployee relationsrecruitment process managementpayroll managementtime keeping system maintenanceemployee leave administrationhealth and compensation claims management

Soft Skills

leadership skillsinterpersonal skillscommunication skillsconfidentialitycalm demeanourmentoringcounselingcollaborationproblem-solvingcustomer service

Certifications

HR Certificationfour-year college degree