HR Generalist

Overview

Provides operational HR support, onboarding, compliance, DOT DER backup, and employee engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• onboarding
• compliance
• leave admin
• hr support
• employee engagement
• payroll issues

Tasks

-Coordinate pre-employment and occupational health processes, including background checks, medical and drug testing, and communication of results to internal stakeholders. -Participates in performance review cycles, exit interviews, and organizational chart updates, ensuring accurate documentation and timely completion of required actions. -Provides backup support for Designated Employer Representative (DER) functions, including 24/7 rotating phone coverage and coordination with drug and alcohol testing service agents for compliance with DOT and company policies. -Coordinates and facilitates new hire onboarding and orientation sessions on a rotating basis and assist with new hire class coordination, including class logistics, I-9 documentation, and completion of compliance requirements. -Monitors and tracks new hire compliance steps using multiple third-party systems and assist with the resolution of payroll overpayment issues. -Supports the implementation and communication of employee engagement and recognition programs, including service awards, peer recognition, milestone celebrations, and company-wide events. -Partners with HR leadership and the events Coordinator to ensure smooth execution of engagement initiatives and assist with tracking participation and gathering employee feedback for continuous improvement. -Assists in managing HR transactions such as unemployment claims, employee records maintenance, compliance documentation, and contractor assignment tracking. -Serves as the first point of contact for employees, responding to HR inquiries through service channels and supporting the administration of key HR processes, policies, and systems. -Supports the administration of employee leave programs (FMLA, ADA, personal, medical, parental, military), working closely with the Leave Administrator to ensure compliance with federal, state, and company policies.

Requirements

• hr certification
• der certification
• microsoft office
• 3+ years
• bachelor’s degree
• problem solving

What You Bring

-HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP) -Office deskwork, requiring sitting, walking, and regular use of phone and computer -5% or more travel expected -Ability to maintain strict confidentiality with employment recordkeeping. -Occasional lifting up to 30 lbs. -Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. -Experience in fast-paced environments, railroads, transportation, heavy construction, or similar industries -Problem-solving skills with a focus on process improvement. -Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Teams. -DER Certification under DOT 49 CFR Part 40 -3+ years of human resources experience with demonstrated knowledge of federal and state employment laws, audit practices, and DOT regulations. -Familiarity with FRA Part 219, Drug & Alcohol Testing Rules -High level of accuracy and attention to detail. -Bachelor’s degree in human resources, psychology, business management, international business, or a related field. -Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills. -Strong work ethic aligned with Loram’s mission and values. -Strong written and verbal communication skills. -Ability to tolerate variable and sometimes challenging conditions during site visits or inspections of company equipment in a railroad environment

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About Loram Maintenance Of Way, Inc.

-Revolutionized track maintenance by automating ballast cleaning. -Expanded into rail grinding, inspection, geotechnical services, friction management, and OEM equipment manufacturing over decades. -Operates advanced computer-guided grinders for rail grinding and inspection worldwide. -Projects include deep ballast cleaning, rail profile restoration, material handling, and structural monitoring. -Introduced Railvac trench-cleaning cars and data-driven digital inspection platforms in the 2000s. -Absorbed Rail Vehicle Engineering in 2016, creating Loram UK for heavy overhaul and rolling-stock services. -Grinding trains feature built-in firefighting systems and on-site crew accommodations.

Sector Specialisms

Security Clearance

-coordinate pre‑employment background checks