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Job Title: Director, Human Resources
FLSA Status: Exempt
Department: Human Resources
Reports to: VP Human Resources
The role is responsible for designing, leading, and executing strategies that drive organizational effectiveness, talent management, and culture at Loram. This role oversees the Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, and North America HRBP teams, serving as a key architect of programs that attract, develop, and retain top talent. Partners closely with executive leadership to align people initiatives with business objectives, foster a high-performing culture, and lead change management and employee relations efforts across the organization.
Lead the Learning & Development team, including creation of leadership development programming, learning governance, training effectiveness, and alignment of learning priorities to current and future business capability needs.
Lead the North America HRBP group, ensuring HR Business Partners are a strategic consultant leveraged to deliver consistent, proactive, and business-aligned support in areas such as organizational design, employee relations, performance management, workforce planning, manager coaching, and change management.
Lead the Recruiting/Talent Acquisition team, focusing on recruiting strategy, employment branding, candidate experience, selection processes, hiring effectiveness, and partnership with business leaders to meet talent needs.
Serve as a trusted advisor and change leader to executives and people managers, designing and facilitating interventions that improve team effectiveness, organizational structure, leadership capability, and cultural transformation.
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Support organization wide workforce planning efforts
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Be a key leader in the HR organization – partnering closely with the Total Rewards Director and global HR Directors to align and build common practices and approaches where possible
Manage budgets, resources, vendor relationships, tools, and external partnerships for OD, Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, and HRBP functions.
Minimum of 10 yrs of experience in OD, talent management, or related HR leadership roles
Direct experience leading teams in Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, and/or HRBP functions
Proven track record designing and implementing large-scale OD initiatives, including leadership development, succession planning, and culture transformation
Experience in a complex, matrixed, multi-location environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the role. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Office deskwork, requiring sitting, walking, using phone & computer
May lift up to 30 lbs. occasionally
Travel up to 30%
Can tolerate variable and sometimes challenging conditions during visits or inspections of company equipment in a railroad or industrial environment
Loram is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and respectful workplace. We make all employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business need, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws in the countries where we operate, including the Equality Act 2010 in the UK, relevant U.S. federal, state, and local laws, Brazil’s anti-discrimination provisions under the Consolidation of Labor Laws (CLT) and Federal Constitution, India’s Equal Remuneration Act and Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, Australia’s Fair Work Act 2009 and applicable state and territory legislation, and Canada’s human rights protections under the Canadian Human Rights Act and applicable provincial or territorial laws.
Loram Maintenance of Way, Inc. is a global leader in track maintenance technology, services, and solutions for the railway industry. For over 70 years, Loram has delivered industry-leading innovation through cutting-edge rail grinding, ballast maintenance, and inspection systems — ensuring safer, more reliable, and cost-effective rail operations for customers worldwide.
Headquartered in Hamel, Minnesota, Loram operates in multiple locations across North America and supports Class I, regional, and commuter railroads with a full suite of services. Loram is known for its strong engineering culture, commitment to safety, and dedication to improving the performance of rail infrastructure through advanced technology and field-proven expertise.
Join a company that moves the world — and builds the future of rail.
Privately owned railway maintenance equipment manufacturer and track-services provider serving freight, passenger, transit, and commuter railroads worldwide.
Visit company websiteJobs and hiring trendsUSD 153600-238000 yearly / year
Full-time
Senior · 10+ years experience
Onsite
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