Human Resources Business Partner

R. J. Corman Railroad Group is currently seeking a Human Resources Business Partner to join our team in Nicholasville, KY.

Responsibilities:

• Performs talent acquisition for assigned functional groups. Prescreens candidate applications and resumes for required skills; experience and knowledge to fit position requirements. Makes referrals to hiring managers and ensures efficient turn-around activity.
• Facilitates process of candidate selection; interviewing; job offer; and candidate on-boarding details.
• Actively participates in recruitment campaigns; job fairs; general networking; etc. to ensure robust candidate pipeline.
• Analyzes trends and metrics in partnership with HR peers to develop solutions, programs and policies.
• Mentor managers on employee development best practices and provides HR policy guidance and interpretation.
• Coordinate HR efforts between departments.
• Partner with senior leadership team for company wide projects or HR initiatives.
• Manages and resolves complex employee relations issues. Conducts effective, thorough and objective investigations independently.
• Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance. Partners with the legal department as needed/required.
• Recommend and guide management on compensation modifications.
• Provides day-to-day performance management guidance to line management (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions and terminations).
• Leads and/or supports annual HR cycle deliverables to include performance management.
• Prepares and compiles reports for HR metrics.
• Travels to divisions for on-site visits as needed.
• May assume management responsibilities and/or have a direct report.

Specialized or Technical Knowledge, or Education and Experience:

• Proven strong foundation and knowledge of principles & practice of HR including employment law & compliance requirements.
• Proven knowledge of full life-cycle recruiting components to include sourcing; qualifying; networking; assessing; selling and wage/salary trends.
• 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.
• Ability to make recommendation to effectively resolve problems or issues.
• Demonstrated project management skills.
• Bachelor's degree in human resources or business-related field.
• Three (3) to Five (5) years of HR experience in both talent acquisition and in the HR Generalist capacity.
• SHRM certified.
• Multi-site location client support experience a plus.

Physical Requirements:

• Limited lifting, no greater than 20 pounds in the movement of office materials and equipment.
• Hand and finger dexterity for use of keyboard skills.

Environmental Conditions:

• Performs most work in indoors office environment. Will make frequent visits to work sites both indoors and outdoors requiring the wearing of PPE.

Benefits: R.J Corman Railroad Group, LLC is committed to providing its full-time employees and their families with quality benefits. R.J Corman offers the following:

Full-Time Team Members:

• Immediate Eligibility Starting Day One of Employment:

• Veteran's Day is a Paid Holiday for US Veterans

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

• PTO (Paid Time Off) Accrual

• 8 Paid Holidays Per Year

• Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance

• Voluntary Short and Long-Term Disability

• Voluntary Accident Insurance

• FSA and HSA Options

• 401K Employer Match

• Paid Maternity Leave

• Group Life Insurance

All Team Members:

• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Referral Bonuses
• Employee Discounts from Various Suppliers
• Employee Assistance Program
• Annual Boot Voucher
• Company Provided PPE
• Prescription Safety Glasses Allowance

R. J. Corman Railroad is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer that is committed to a safe and drug-free workplace. 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.