Human Resources Generalist

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.