HR Specialist

Job Details

• Position: HR Specialist
• Company:
  The Greenbrier Companies (NYSE:
  
  GBX)
• Seniority level:
  Mid-Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Human Resources
• Industries:
  Railroad Equipment Manufacturing

The HR Specialist supports daily human resources operations by executing key HR functions that align with business needs. This position assists with employee relations, performance management, compensation and benefits, leave management, employee development and training, onboarding, employee engagement, safety, and employee services. The role requires strong attention to detail, professionalism, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

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.

• Supports onboarding by assisting with required steps, conducting new hire orientation, and completing I‑9s as needed.
• Assists with employee investigations by collecting information, coordinating meetings, and supporting follow‑up actions as directed by the HR Manager/Generalist.
• Supports performance management by tracking evaluation timelines, processing annual employee assessments and evaluations, sending reminders, and maintaining required documentation.
• Supports compensation and benefits administration by processing employment changes and assisting employees with benefits enrollment and benefits‑related questions.
• Supports leave management by tracking leave activity, maintaining accurate documentation, and coordinating required forms and communications.
• Supports safety‑related administrative tasks such as maintaining logs and organizing required documentation.
• Participates in employee engagement initiatives and assist with employee recognition programs to promote a positive work environment.
• Prepares HR department reports to support compliance, audits, and internal HR metrics.
• Maintains accuracy of employee data within HR systems, ensuring updates and changes are processed timely.
• Assists employees with routine questions related to pay, timekeeping, attendance, benefits, and general ADP system navigation.
• Processes attendance‑related forms and Personnel Action Forms (PAFs) to ensure accurate updates to employee records.
• Performs additional human resources duties and project‑based assignments as needed to support evolving business needs.
• Travels up to 25% between sites as business needs require.

• Minimum 3 years of experience in human resources or administrative support.
• Experience supporting an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with HR systems, including ADP or the ability to quickly learn similar HRIS platforms.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to communicate professionally both verbally and in writing at all levels of the organization, with a customer‑focused approach.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive employee information.
• Ability to work effectively in a team‑oriented, collaborative environment while building positive working relationships across all levels.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to ensure accuracy in documentation, data entry, and HR processes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred.

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.

Frequency Key

• Not Applicable:
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• Occasionally:
  Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0‑2.5+ hours/day)
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