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Director, Human Resources

Marmon Holdings · Chicago, IL · Full time

Posted Jul 23, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about your experience working with unions. How have you handled contract negotiations or grievances?

What they are checking: Whether they have real labor relations experience in union environments, which this role requires.

Describe a time you led a major organizational change. How did you get people on board?

What they are checking: Whether they can lead change in a fast-paced industrial setting, which the posting stresses.

Tell me about a time you had to tell a senior leader something they did not want to hear.

What they are checking: Whether they have the courage to give honest advice as a key business partner.

How do you develop and lead your own HR team across several locations?

What they are checking: Whether they can manage and grow HR staff who work at different sites.

What would you do

How would you build trust with plant managers across multiple manufacturing locations?

What they are checking: Whether they can be a real business partner to operations leaders, not just an HR process owner.

A grievance is filed at one of your sites over a disciplinary decision. Walk me through how you respond.

What they are checking: Whether they know the grievance process and can handle it fairly and within the contract.

How do you decide when an HR issue at a remote site needs you there in person?

What they are checking: Whether they use travel wisely, since this role involves up to 40 percent travel.

How would you handle a union organizing campaign at a non-union site?

What they are checking: Whether they understand legal limits and respond lawfully and thoughtfully.

About the work

How do you develop talent and build a leadership pipeline in a manufacturing business?

What they are checking: Whether they have practical approaches to developing frontline supervisors and future leaders.

What HR metrics would you track to show impact on business results?

What they are checking: Whether they connect HR work to outcomes like turnover, safety and productivity.

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The full job description

As published by Marmon Holdings.

UTLX As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway— you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best. Director, Human Resources with Union Tank Car Company (UTLX) BASIC REQUIREMENTS: MUST RESIDE WITHIN COMMUTING DISTANCE OF OUR CHICAGO HQ OFFICE FOR A HYBRID (MINIMUM 2 DAYS/WEEK) ENVIRONMENT. CANDIDATES MUST BE ELIGIBLE TO WORK IN THE USA WITHOUT VISA SPONSORSHIP NOW OR IN THE FUTURE. 📍 Chicago, IL (Hybrid) | Travel up to 40% | Manufacturing & Union Environments, Lead People and Drive Business Results Union Tank Car Company is seeking an experienced Director, Human Resources, to serve as a key business partner to operational leadership and help shape the future of our workforce. This is a highly visible leadership role that combines HR leadership, labor relations expertise, talent development, and organizational effectiveness across multiple locations. If you thrive in a fast-paced industrial or manufacturing environment and have a passion for building strong teams, driving change, and partnering with leaders to achieve business goals, we'd love to connect with you. What You'll Do ✅ Serve as the senior HR leader supporting business operations and leadership teams ✅ Partner with leaders on talent acquisition, workforce planning, succession planning, and organizational development ✅ Coach and influence leaders at all levels on employee relations, performance management, and talent strategies ✅ Drive transformational change initiatives and continuous improvement efforts ✅ Develop and implement leadership development and employee engagement programs ✅ Support annual HR processes including performance management, compensation planning, and talent reviews ✅ Lead, mentor, and develop HR team members while driving high-impact business outcomes ✅ Lead employee and labor relations strategies, including collective bargaining agreement administration and dispute resolution What We're Looking For ✔ Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field ✔ 8+ years of progressive HR leadership experience ✔ Strong background as an HR Business Partner and people leader ✔ Exceptional coaching, employee relations, and organizational development skills ✔ Ability to influence and build relationships across all levels of the organization ✔ Experience in manufacturing, industrial, repair, transportation, or related environments preferred ✔ HR certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP) is a plus ✔ Experience supporting unionized workforces and administering collective bargaining agreements will be helpful Why Join Us? At Union Tank Car Company, you'll have the opportunity to influence business strategy through people leadership, partner with an experienced executive team, and help shape a culture focused on safety, engagement, operational excellence, and growth. Ready to make a lasting impact? Apply today and help build the workforce that drives our future success. #HumanResources #HRLeadership #ManufacturingJobs #LaborRelations #HRBusinessPartner #DirectorHR #ChicagoJobs #LeadershipJobs #TalentManagement #UnionJobs #HiringNow #Marmon #UTCX #PeopleLeadership Pay Range: 170,100.00 - 207,900.00 We offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, 401k matching, and more! Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law . We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to careers@marmon.com, and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.

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