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Founded in 1898 and headquartered in Chicago, IL, GATX Corporation (NYSE: GATX) is an industry leader with 125+ years of success—success that is powered by our people. We are proud of our high-performance culture, hard-working and enthusiastic management team, and beautiful office space in the Willis Tower.
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- Promote positive employee relations and address sensitive employee issues professionally, fairly, and in compliance with labor laws and workplace regulations.
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- Maintain accurate and compliant HR documentation, including employee files, organizational charts, and directories, in accordance with data privacy and protection laws.
- Monitor evolving employment laws and regulations and recommend updates to HR policies and practices as needed.
- Partner with business leaders on employee engagement strategies and execution to foster strong, inclusive, and high-performing teams.
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- Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
- Minimum of seven years of progressive human resources experience, including demonstrated success as an HR Business Partner.
- Prior people management experience preferred.
- Deep knowledge of employment and labor laws, HR compliance requirements, and data privacy regulations.
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- Professional HR certification, such as PHR or SPHR, preferred.