What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resources Generalist position at R. J. Corman Railroad Group, LLC?
R.J. Corman Railroad Group is seeking an on-site Human Resources Generalist for our industrial railroad switching location in Lake Charles, LA.
Accountability: The Human Resources Generalist role is responsible for effective execution of human resources strategies in the following functional areas: talent acquisition, hiring and onboarding, employee relations, policy application, performance management, and administrative reporting. The Human Resources Generalist works closely with the on-site Operations team in conjunction with the People Services team.
Responsibilities:
- Performs talent acquisition and manages job postings
- Facilitates process of candidate selection, interviewing, job offer, candidate onboarding, and arranging travel for new hire training
- Actively participates in recruitment campaigns; job fairs; general networking; etc. to ensure robust candidate pipeline.
- Demonstrates general knowledge of HR policies as well as federal, state, and local laws and regulations
- Handles basic employee relations issues and escalates to HRBP team as appropriate. Ensures employee questions and issues are promptly and courteously resolved
- Supports internal employee investigations in partnership with HRBP team
- Supports monthly required trainings and performance review process
- Assists with day-to-day performance management guidance to line management (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions).
- Assists with maintaining timecards, attendance policy tracking and application, and general day to day employee needs
- Coordinates with external vendors and assists with accounts payable
- Prepares and compiles reports for HR metrics.
- Other duties as assigned
Specialized or Technical Knowledge, or Education and Experience:
- Proven knowledge of full life-cycle recruiting components
- Excellent interpersonal skills and effective verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to thrive in a demanding and rapidly changing environment
- Ability to set high personal goals and work independently
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources or business-related field
- Two or more years of HR experience in both talent acquisition and in the HR Generalist capacity
Physical Requirements:
- Occasional lifting and carrying of office supplies weighing 15 lbs to 20lbs
- Able to push and pull with 10 lbs of force, the amount of force required to open and close file drawers
- Hand and finger dexterity for use of keyboard skills
Environmental Conditions:
- Performs work in indoors office environment. Will make occasional visits to work sites both indoors and outdoors within the location requiring the wearing of PPE
Job Dimensions:
- Performs duties with limited oversite
- Supports a 24/7 operation – occasional evening or weekend calls
Why work for R.J. Corman?
- Safety is our #1 priority
- Competitive wages
- Benefits start day one – health, dental, vision
- Paid time off - accrual starts day one
- 401k with generous company match
- Company paid life insurance
- 8 company paid holidays
- Employee assistance program
- Employee referral program
R.J. Corman Railroad is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action employer that is committed to a safe and drug free work place. R.J. Corman performs pre-employment criminal background checks and substance abuse testing which includes a urine drug test to detect the presence of illegal drugs. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping R.J. Corman a safe and drug free company.
