Sr Mgr HR Business Partner - 90417343 - Washington/Philadelphia/Wilmington/Baltimore

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As we move America’s workforce toward the future, Amtrak connects businesses and communities across the country. We employ more than 20,000 diverse, energetic professionals in a variety of career fields throughout the United States. The safety of our passengers, our employees, the public and our operating environment is our priority, and the success of our railroad is due to our employees.

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Our values of ‘Do the Right Thing, Excel Together and Put Customers First’ are at the heart of what matters most to us, and our Core Capabilities, ‘Building Trust, Accountability, Effective Communication, Customer Focus, and Proactive Safety & Security’ are what every employee needs to know and do to be most impactful at Amtrak. By living the Amtrak values, focusing on our capabilities, and actively embracing and fostering diverse ideas, backgrounds, and perspectives, together we will honor our past and make Amtrak a company of the future.

Job Summary

This position can be located in either Wilmington DE, Philadelphia PA, Washington DC, or Baltimore MD.

Embed HR strategy and initiatives into business objectives, providing strategic and tactical support to leaders within assigned departments. Work with department leaders to develop talent, support performance management, and help to drive employee engagement within the business. Collaborate with HR Centers of Excellence to support HR initiatives within individual departments, address employee issues, support annual talent reviews, and highlight other HR programs to department leaders and team members. The Sr Mgr will support various corporate departments under the leadership of the Senior Director HR Business Partner for Corporate functions.

Essential Functions

• Supports business leaders and team members by aligning organizational goals with business strategy through focused HR contributions.
• Supports leaders in forecasting talent needs and developing hiring plans aligned with business goals.
• Leads long-term people initiatives that support strategic operating plans.
• Identifies and addresses people needs and risks through talent management strategies.
• Fosters a culture of leadership and coaching, enhancing employee performance and development.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant experience.
• Plus 9 years of relevant work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant experience.
• Plus 11 years of relevant work experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strategic thinker, adept at providing advice, analyzing risks, and solving problems with sound judgment.
• Demonstrates strong business acumen, connecting and interpreting business strategies to establish credibility as an HR leader.
• Delivers results effectively in dynamic and ambiguous environments, operating with a proactive sense of urgency.
• Possesses a clear understanding of how HR initiatives support business growth plans.
• Knowledge or experience in organization development, change management, performance improvement, coaching, organizational design, talent assessment, and strategic workforce planning.
• Builds effective relationships across all levels of management and staff, fostering credibility, respect, and rapport.
• Negotiates, influences, and persuades business leaders, inspiring collaboration and achieving collective goals.
• Advises on empowering people and implementing sound management practices to enhance employee engagement and effectiveness.
• Leverages data analysis to recognize trends and formulate impactful recommendations.
• Communicates with clarity and influence in both verbal and written forms, demonstrating strong executive presence and interpersonal finesse.

The salary/hourly range is $135,800.00 – $176,040.00. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. Depending on an employee’s assigned worksite or location, Amtrak may consider a geo-pay differential to be applied to the employee’s base salary. Amtrak may offer additional incentive and pay programs to recognize and reward our employees, including a short-term incentive bonus based upon factors such as individual and company performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.

Health and Wellbeing · Financial and Retirement · Work and Family Life Support

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance · 401K with Employer Match · Generous Paid Time Off

Wellness Programs · Railroad Retirement Benefits · Paid Caregiving Days and Backup Care

Health Savings Account · Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness · Fertility and Family Building Benefits

No-cost Personal Health Advocate · Student Loan Assistance · Adoption and Surrogacy Assistance

Medical Plan Opt-out Credit · Tuition and Education Reimbursement · Paid Family Leave

Life Insurance · Rail Pass Privileges

Short- and Long-term Disability Insurance · Employee Assistance Program

No-cost Financial Advisor Sessions · Commuter and Flexible Spending Accounts

Learn more about our benefits offerings here.

Requisition ID:167532

Work Arrangement:06-Onsite 4/5 Days Click here for more information about work arrangements at Amtrak.

Relocation Offered:No

Travel Requirements:Up to 25%

You power our progress through your performance.

We want your work at Amtrak to be more than a job. We want your career at Amtrak to be a fulfilling experience where you find challenging work, rewarding opportunities, respect among colleagues, and attractive compensation. Amtrak maintains a culture that values high performance and recognizes individual employee contributions.

Amtrak is committed to a safe workplace free of drugs and alcohol. All Amtrak positions requires a pre-employment background check that includes prior employment verification, a criminal history check and a pre-employment drug screen.

Candidates who test positive for marijuana will be disqualified, regardless of any state or local statute, ordinance, regulation, or other law that legalizes or decriminalizes the use or possession of marijuana, whether for medical, recreational, or other use. Amtrak's pre-employment drug testing program is administered in accordance with DOT regulations and applicable law.

In accordance with DOT regulations (49 CFR § 40.25), Amtrak is required to obtain prior drug and alcohol testing records for applicants/employees intending to perform safety-sensitive duties for covered Department of Transportation positions. If an applicant/employee refuses to provide written consent for Amtrak to obtain these records, the individual will not be permitted to perform safety-sensitive functions.

In accordance with federal law governing security checks of covered individuals for providers of public transportation (Title 6 U.S.C. §1143), Amtrak is required to screen applicants for any permanent or interim disqualifying criminal offenses.

Note that any education requirement listed above may be deemed satisfied if you have an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Amtrak is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/color, to include traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and hairstyles such as braids, locks and twists, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions, such as lactation), national origin/ethnicity, disability (intellectual, mental and physical), veteran status, marital status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, genetic information, citizenship or any other personal characteristics protected by law.