Manager, Human Resources

SUMMARY:

The person in this position performs supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. His or her responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints; and resolving problems. This person may supervise up to two employees in the Human Resources Department.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Stay abreast of legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting human resource functions and ensure policies, procedures, and reporting are in compliance
• Respond to inquiries regarding policies, procedures, and programs; advise and counsel employees and managers on employee-relations matters such as disciplinary processes and conflict resolution to ensure issues are managed legally, fairly, and consistently
• Actively work to establish trusting relationships with management to ensure that business objectives and HR objectives are linked
• Recruit, interview, test, and select employees to fill vacant positions to meet and maintain operational staffing levels
• Coordinate and provide management training on HR-related topics, including but not limited to interviewing, terminations, promotions, performance reviews, safety, and sexual harassment
• Plan and conduct new-hire orientation to fast-track integration of employees into the organization and to foster a positive attitude toward company goals and objectives
• Maintain organizational and personnel records, including general employee files, payroll and benefit files, confidential employee information, I 9s, and other required documentation; create and file reports as required by the government and other reporting agencies
• Assist with other projects and perform other duties as assigned

REQUIRED SKILLS AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Five years of related experience in HR field
• Experience with an HR information system (HRIS) or HR management system (HRMS)
• Good skills in Microsoft Office (Excel and PowerPoint)
• Good presentation skills
• Management experience

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND/OR CREDENTIALS

• Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience This position is employed by the specific entity set forth in the job posting.

Genesee & Wyoming Inc. and its subsidiary companies do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or any other protected status under federal, state or local laws. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.