Director, Human Resources

UTLX As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway— you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.

Director, Human Resources with Union Tank Car Company (UTLX) BASIC REQUIREMENTS: MUST RESIDE WITHIN COMMUTING DISTANCE OF OUR 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. 📍 Chicago, IL (Hybrid) | Travel up to 40% | Manufacturing & Union Environments, Lead People and Drive Business Results 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. If you thrive in a fast-paced industrial or manufacturing environment and have a passion for building strong teams, driving change, and partnering with leaders to achieve business goals, we'd love to connect with you.

What You'll Do

✅ 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 What We're Looking For ✔ 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 ✔ 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 Why Join Us?

At Union Tank Car Company, you'll have the opportunity to influence business strategy through people leadership, partner with an experienced executive team, and help shape a culture focused on safety, engagement, operational excellence, and growth. Ready to make a lasting impact? Apply today and help build the workforce that drives our future success.

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Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law . We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class.

If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to careers@marmon.com, and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.