Human Resource Generalist

Company: American Railcar Industries, Inc.
Location: Saint Charles
Posted on: June 24, 2022

Job Description:

American Industrial Transport Inc (AITX) is a privately-owned company based in St. Charles Missouri, providing railcar leasing and repair services to the companies that move the essential assets that power the North American economy.

Job Summary & Essential Functions

Provide leadership and guidance to departments at all AITX facilities and repair plants. Participate in the development and implementation of all human resources policies, programs, and services, including training, recruitment, selection, retention, compensation, legal compliance, employee benefits, employee relations, employment practices and procedures, employee communications and employee events. Foster a workplace environment consistent with the values and mission outlined by the leadership of the company. The goal is to help advance the goals of the company and make the most of the human potential of the organization.

* Provide day-to-day support and coordination; for human resources including payroll, benefits, performance management, training and development, compensation and employee relations.
* Writing new content and delivery of all new HR related trainings and others (new hire orientations, new initiatives, etc.)
* Coordinate staffing personnel requisitions, job descriptions, job postings, application processing, interviews, job offers, and drug testing
* Process paperwork and manage record-keeping-New Employee Information, I-9's, personnel files, terminations, compensation changes, etc.
* Support benefits administration - 401(k), Paid Time Off, COBRA, tuition assistance, FMLA, etc.
* Provide answers to benefits and other human resource inquiries and other information as appropriate
* Assist in developing guidelines and procedures regarding employee relations
* Problem-solving, providing direction, answering routine first level of HR questions; from employees and managers, in the areas of payroll, benefits, employee programs, and HR policies (i.e., STD, FMLA, pay, commission, etc.)
* Participate in business meetings, present HR initiatives, and maintain awareness of on-going business strategy
* Assist managers and employees with effective use of HR management systems
* Handle unemployment claims, follow up on documentation requests from third party administrators, attend hearings when necessary
* Maintains compliance with federal and state regulations concerning employment.? (WARN, FMLA, ADA, FLSA, EEO etc.)
* Maintain appropriate confidentiality of information processes

Required Skills & Qualifications:

* Leadership skills-people management, meeting facilitation, presentation, and customer support
* Demonstrated ability to communicate with customers and project company image to attract and retain employees
* Negotiation and conflict management skills together with demonstrated experience in troubleshooting and problem-solving
* Intermediate level of computer skills in email, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; HRIS experience a plus
* Excellent written and verbal skills to interact with people at all levels and functions inside and outside American Railcar Industries Inc.
* Exceptional organization skills are required, with emphasis on attention to detail
* Ability to multi-task efficiently and adapt within a rapidly changing environment

Required Experience / Education / Training / Certifications:

* Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or equivalent
* 2-4 years generalist HR experience, have a grasp of training practices and content writing, state employment law, and the basics of FMLA, ADA, EEO

Physical Demands (reasonable accommodations may be made, if necessary):

Physical Abilities

Stand-frequently

Walk - frequently

Sit - continuously

Climb - N/A

Crawl - N/A

Squat or kneel - occasionally

Bend - N/A

Fine Manipulation - N/A

Reach Outward - occasionally

Reach above shoulder - occasionally

Drive - occasionally

Lift / Carry

10 lbs or less - occasionally

11 - 20 lbs - occasionally

21 - 50 lbs - N/A

51 - 100 lbs - N/A

Over 100 lbs - N/A

Push / Pull

10 lbs or less - occasionally

10 - 20 lbs - occasionally

20 - 50 lbs - N/A

51 - 100 lbs - N/A

Over 100 lbs - N/A

N/A (Not Applicable) - Activity is not applicable to this occupation

Occasionally - Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (.25 - 2.5 hrs/day)

Frequently - Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5 hrs/day)

Continuously - Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. ARI will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

AITX is an Equal Opportunity Employer

AITX provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, AITX complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the ARI has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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