HR Business Partner

Overview

PITT OHIO is a family-owned transportation company with a long-standing commitment to safety, service and respect for our employees. We are currently seeking individuals to join our team as a HR Business Partner at our Glen Burnie, MD location. PITT OHIO offers career opportunities within a company that values hard work, teamwork and integrity.

What PITT OHIO Offers

• Competitive pay
• Excellent benefits including medical insurance with no weekly premiums, dental, vision, 401(k) and profit sharing
• Paid time off and holidays
• A respectful, people first work environment
• Well-maintained equipment & modern facilities

If you're looking to join a company with a strong culture and a commitment to its employees, PITT OHIO is the place for you.

Responsibilities

• In partnership with terminal management, respond to and address employee relations issues including recommendations for appropriate action; mediate and facilitate issues between management and employees; develop solutions to challenges of diverse scope and complexity while managing precedents• Assist terminal management with coaching and counseling employees on a variety of issues; draft complex and sensitive employee warnings• Conduct onboarding interviews for new hires and report on feedback quarterly • Support leadership in the development and implementation of employee engagement actions plans• Investigate and document employee concerns regarding workplace and other issues; present recommendations and findings to executive leadership • Assist terminal management with recruiting qualified applicants for all positions including phone screening, interviewing, attending job fairs, and maintaining relationships with recruiting sources• Communicate HR policies and procedures to terminal employees; assist in the creation and implementation of new HR policies; support terminal management in the interpretation and use of policies, procedures, and applicable employment laws whenever feasible• Coordinate and lead various HR initiatives and projects across the enterprise• Assemble documentation, prepare terminal managers and supervisors for, and attend (when necessary) unemployment hearings acting as the company representative• Submit monthly report of all HR related activities• Ability to react to change productively and handle other essential tasks as assigned

Other Duties

• Support the wellness initiatives at terminal locations • Conduct exit interviews of former employees• Assist terminal operations with the new hire orientation• Audit HR processes and procedures across terminal locations• Support the corporate intern program• Assist with the collection and interpretation of data for various annual and ad hoc reports

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Human Resources, Organizational Psychology, Business, or a related field required. PHR or other professional HR certification preferred• Minimum of 2-3 years of progressive HR experience partnering with management and operations resolving complex issues• Must maintain a high level of confidentiality and exercise sound judgement when it comes to employee relations matters • Understanding of various employment laws, compliance issues, and various other HR topics• Experience working in transportation, manufacturing, or in an industrial environment is strongly preferred• Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently both verbally and in writing to a variety of audiences• Ability to solve complex business problems and think critically • Must work collaboratively with operations to meet goals and objectives while maintaining company culture and strong, effective relationships• Must be able to prioritize competing objectives and consistently meet deadlines

Working Conditions

• Primarily a sedentary position working in an office environment; frequent exposure to moderate noise levels including ringing telephones, machinery, and conversations of others. • 20-30% travel required to terminal or other locations within the enterprise's service footprint• Potential exposure to adverse weather conditions when interacting with management and employees• May be exposed to dock operations including freight, forklifts, and other dock equipment. May also be exposed to various trucks, exhaust, fumes, and other related conditions.• Manual dexterity is regularly required including fingering, grasping, and typing; manual dexterity includes repetitive motion of the wrists, hands, and fingers• Talking and hearing required to communication with and listen to others to share or receive information.

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