Human Resources Management Trainee 2027

Job Title: Human Resources Management Trainee

Location: Fort Worth, TX

Company: BNSF Railway

Anticipated Start Dates: 2/1/2027, 6/14/2027, or 9/20/2027

Number of Positions: 3

Salary: $72,000

About the Role

The Human Resources Management Trainee program at BNSF Railway is a comprehensive training initiative designed to equip individuals with the skills necessary to excel in railway HR operations. Trainees will gain hands-on experience in recruitment, employee relations, training and development, and compliance with labor laws. The program encourages the development of innovative solutions to enhance employee engagement and contribute to strategic company goals.

Key Responsibilities

Upon completion of orientation, Management Trainees may be placed in one of the following teams:

• TALENT ACQUISITION

• Partner with HR Matrix, Medical Department, and vendors to process candidates through the pre-employment process.

• Spearhead projects focused on project management or process improvement.

• Leverage current recruiting strategies to build a strong pipeline of candidates, including implementing plans for hard-to-fill positions.

• Administer talent acquisition programs such as Employee Referrals and Sign-on Bonuses.

• HUMAN RESOURCES MATRIX

• Serve as HR Business Partner to operations teams or corporate departments.

• Manage customer hiring needs, including sourcing candidates, posting and screening requisitions, recruiting, interviewing, and selecting candidates for hire.

• Partner with leaders on performance management and employee relations issues.

• Prepare materials and present HR-related items to various employee groups.

• TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT

• Coordinate administrative and logistic actions for BNSF training programs, including scheduling, reporting, enrollment management, materials management (editing training materials), and acting as an event point of contact for facilitators, coaches, and attendees.

• Create/update training calendars and maintain training records.

• Review, summarize, and communicate evaluation data, providing recommendations for delivery, facilitation, and training content improvements.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Possess leadership, teamwork, clear communication, adaptability, and resilience to overcome obstacles and meet deadlines in a dynamic work environment.
• Daily work is conducted in an indoor office environment.
• Relocation is required if located more than 50 miles from Fort Worth, TX.
• Must have reliable transportation to and from work.
• Minimal travel, with up to 25% travel required.
• For certain positions, one day per week remotely may be possible.

Qualifications

• Legally authorized to work in the United States and at least eighteen (18) years old upon hire.
• Does not require BNSF's assistance (monetary, sponsorship, etc.) now or in the future for employment authorization.
• Pursuing or have obtained a Bachelor's or Graduate degree in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, Business, or a similar degree program from an accredited university.
• Have and/or will graduate with at least a 2.75 cumulative GPA.
• Have LESS THAN three (3) years of professional work experience, EXCLUDING internships, part-time jobs, or positions held while pursuing an undergraduate and/or graduate degree.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior intern experience or less than 3 years of work experience in Human Resources or a related field.
• Have or have held a leadership position in a campus, community, or extracurricular organization.
• Completed (or anticipate completing) a degree in Human Resources or Industrial Psychology.

Note: All positions require pre-employment background verification, medical review, and pre-employment drug screen. Federal authority requires employees whose work requires unescorted access to secure areas of port facilities to obtain a TWIC.