Human Resources Manager/Director (Northwest, Twin Cities, Montana)

Job Location: Minneapolis
Anticipated Start Date: 11/16/2021
Number of Positions: 1
Salary Range: $65,000 - $113,000

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for timely employment and placement of quality new hires and internal candidates for union and exempt positions in a cost effective manner to meet operational demands and objectives. To include: recruiting, interviewing, and selection of union and exempt candidates for hire/promotion.

• Experience multi-tasking in a high volume, matrix environment with ability to adapt to rapidly changing priorities. Ability to respond to tight timelines in a large geographical territory with limited resources.
• Strong written communication skills. Solid presentation and public speaking skills.
• Excels at building effective relationships across a diverse population and at all levels of the organization, functioning as an employee advocate and management agent
• Assists HR Director with the talent plan for the division in coordination with region and system leadership
• Assists leaders in providing feedback to employees to correct performance issues and to identify and recognize outstanding performance; assists leaders with managing exempt employees with performance problems including development of performance improvement plans and meeting with employees along with their supervisors
• Supports the local Diversity Council activities in conjunction with the office of corporate diversity and EEO. Assists local leaders in their involvement with local diversity councils and participates in council meetings.
• Ability to travel 25% of the time on the Twin Cities, Montana and Northwest Divisions.
• Investigates and resolves hotline calls, internal complaints, and EEOC/State agency charges in a thorough manner.
• ·Responds to questions from employees regarding payroll, benefits and other HR related functions.
• Prepare materials and presents training to diverse employee groups on various human resources and benefits topics
• ·Proactively anticipates employee concerns and works with department leaders on resolution and handling.
• ·Provides career mentoring and counseling for employees in conjunction with leadership
• ·Facilitates and executes on various projects in order to improve processes and meet departmental needs.
• ·Multi task, fast pace environment

The duties and responsibilities in this posting are representative categories to be used in deciding whether to apply for the position. These general categories do not necessarily constitute an exhaustive list of duties of the position.

Basic Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s Degree required

· Minimum 3 years’ relevant work experience

· Individual must have strong demonstrated interpersonal and communications skills (verbal and written).

· Individual must be self-directed and motivated.

· Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office - Outlook, Word, Excel a must.

· Prior experience in employee relations, recruitment and hiring selection.

· Comprehensive knowledge of all federal and applicable state employment laws.

· Must possess a high degree of integrity in handling confidential information and have the ability to efficiently manage multiple tasks concurrently

BENEFITS:

BNSF offers competitive benefit programs and services including, but not limited to:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• 401(k) Plan
• Railroad Retirement
• Life Insurance
• Incentive Compensation Plan (ICP)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

BNSF is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION ELEMENTS:

• Criminal history
• Last 7 years of driving history
• Last 5 years of employment history to include military service
• Social Security number
• Education

• Medical evaluation
• Drug Screen
• Other elements as needed

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