Human Resources (HR Business Partner)

Cando Rail & Terminals is a company specializing in transloading and material handling, and they are seeking a Human Resources (HR Business Partner) to serve as a strategic advisor to leaders across their In-Yard Operations business. The role involves aligning people strategies with business objectives, driving employee engagement, and providing both strategic and hands-on support in various HR functions.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with operational leaders to develop and execute people strategies that support business goals and operational performance
• Serve as a trusted advisor and coach to leaders on workforce planning, organizational effectiveness, talent development, and leadership capability
• Support organizational growth, restructuring efforts, succession planning, and change management initiatives
• Analyze workforce trends and HR metrics to identify opportunities, mitigate risks, and support informed business decisions
• Provide guidance and support on employee relations matters, performance management, workplace investigations, corrective action, and conflict resolution
• Coach leaders on effective people management practices and consistent application of company policies
• Promote a positive workplace culture aligned with Cando's values, expectations, and commitment to operational excellence
• Assist leaders in navigating complex employee situations while balancing employee experience, business needs, and compliance requirements
• Support talent review, succession planning, leadership development, and employee growth initiatives
• Partner with Talent Acquisition to develop recruiting strategies and support workforce planning needs
• Identify opportunities to strengthen organizational capability and leadership effectiveness
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws as well as company policies and procedures
• Partner with Operations, Safety, Payroll, and other stakeholders to address workplace issues and workforce-related risks
• Support policy implementation, compliance initiatives, audits, and continuous improvement efforts
• Lead and participate in HR initiatives, process improvement efforts, integrations, and business transformation projects
• Collaborate with HR Business Partners on compensation, learning and development, and other virtual HR centers of excellence to deliver effective people solutions
• Support communication and implementation of company-wide HR programs and initiatives

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial Relations, or a related field
• Five (5) or more years of progressive Human Resources experience
• Experience supporting operational, industrial, transportation, logistics, manufacturing, field-service, or similarly distributed workforces
• Strong knowledge of employment laws, employee relations, and HR best practices
• Experience conducting workplace investigations and managing complex employee relations matters
• Demonstrated ability to influence and build credibility with leaders at multiple levels of an organization
• Strong communication, problem-solving, conflict resolution, and analytical skills
• Proficiency with HR systems and Microsoft Office applications
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 25% to operational locations throughout the United States
• Professional Human Resources certification such as SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR, or equivalent
• Experience supporting rail, transportation, logistics, industrial, or heavy industrial operations
• Experience supporting multi-site operations
• Experience working in unionized environments
• Experience supporting organizational change, business integrations, or workforce transformation initiatives