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**At Greenbrier, we do the hard work that matters.** The Greenbrier Companies (NYSE:GBX) is powering the movement of products around the world as a leading designer, manufacturer and supplier of freight rail transportation equipment and services.

**Greenbrier’s heritage of hard work and industrial innovation is celebrated at every level of our organization.** We structure our business to support teams that deliver innovative solutions for our customers while positively impacting the world around us.

**Greenbrier’s success begins with people.** We believe in supporting our global workforce through our unwavering attention to Safety, Quality, Respect for People and Customer Satisfaction. Our Inclusion, Diversity, Engagement, Access and Leadership (IDEAL) commitment is rooted in these values, which lead to a culture where employees are engaged and feel good about coming to work every day.

Summary

The Senior Human Resources Generalist – Plant Operations supports the day-to-day operations of the HR function in a manufacturing/plant environment. This role partners with plant leadership and employees to deliver HR initiatives aligned with business goals, ensuring compliance with policies, labor laws, and fostering a positive work environment.

Duties and Responsibilities

_To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform the following essential duties satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned to address business needs and changing business practices._

Employee Relations:

+ Serve as the first point of contact for employee concerns; handle employee relations issues including conflict resolution and investigations.

+ Support a positive work culture and promote employee engagement initiatives.

Recruitment & Staffing:

+ Assists with hourly employee recruiting, onboarding, and orientation processes.

+ Partner with hiring managers to fill open roles and ensure workforce planning aligns with production needs.

Training & Development:

+ Assists in delivering training initiatives including safety, compliance, onboarding, and skills development programs.

+ Maintain training records and ensure compliance with regulatory training requirements.

Compliance & Reporting:

+ Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal labor laws (e.g., OSHA, FMLA, FLSA, EEO).

+ Maintain and update HR metrics and generate reports as needed (turnover, headcount, absenteeism, etc.).

Performance Management:

+ Support performance review processes and assist managers with performance improvement plans.

+ Coach supervisors on employee discipline and documentation procedures.

HR Administration:

+ Maintain employee records and HRIS data with a high degree of accuracy.

+ Administer HR policies, procedures, and assist in the implementation of company-wide initiatives.

Compensation & Benefits:

+ Assist employees with benefit enrollment, questions, and claims issues.

+ Support payroll-related changes and processes in collaboration with corporate HR or payroll.

Qualifications

_The following generally describes requirements to successfully perform the assigned duties._

Minimum Qualifications

+ Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.

+ 3+ years of HR experience, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial environment.

+ Knowledge of labor laws and HR best practices.

+ Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

+ Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.

+ Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and HRIS systems (e.g., ADP, Workday, SAP).

Preferred Qualifications

+ Bilingual (Spanish/English) is a plus.

+ PHR or SHRM-CP certification.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

Work Environment

_The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions._

+ Role requires regular presence on the plant floor.

+ Will involve occasional travel to other company locations throughout the U.S.

+ Must be comfortable in an industrial, safety-conscious environment.

Physical Activities and Requirements

_Frequency Key_

Not Applicable: Activity is not applicable to this occupation

Occasionally: Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0- 2.5+ hours/day)

Frequently: Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5- 5.5+ hours/day)

Constantly: Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hours/day)

Working Postures

+ Sit: Frequently

+ Stand: Frequently

+ Walk: Frequently

+ Bend: Occasionally

+ Kneel/Squat: Occasionally

+ Crawl: Not Applicable

+ Climb: Not Applicable

+ Reach Forward: Frequently

+ Reach Upward: Occasionally

+ Handling/Fingering: Frequently

Lift / Carry Requirements

+ 5-10 lbs: Frequently

+ 10-25 lbs: Occasionally

+ 25-50 lbs: Not Applicable

+ 50-75 lbs: Not Applicable

+ 75+ lbs: Not Applicable

Push / Pull Requirements

+ Up to 10 lbs: Frequently

+ 10-25 lbs: Occasionally

+ 25-50 lbs: Not Applicable

+ 50-75 lbs: Not Applicable

+ 75+ lbs: Not Applicable

EOE including Vet/Disability

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Greenbrier makes reasonable accommodations in the application and hiring process for individuals with known disabilities, unless providing accommodation would result in an undue hardship. Any applicant believing that he or she may need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact Greenbrier Human Resources at [email protected] or call us at 503-684-7000.

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**Job Locations** _US-TX-Cleburne_

**ID** _2025-4074_

**Company** _Gunderson Rail Services, LLC_

**Position Type** _Regular Full-Time_

**Category** _Human Resources_

**Workplace Type** _Onsite_