Human Resources Business Partner- York

rabbittransit; York (York County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid holidays

Company-provided life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

rabbittransit is looking for a dedicated HR professional to assist in managing HR functions including recruitment, benefits administration, and compliance. The role requires a minimum of 2 years of HR experience and knowledge of HR legal requirements.

This position offers competitive pay between $55,000 to $60,000 per year and a comprehensive benefits package including health and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of HR experience preferred.
• Understanding of HR legal requirements and compliance.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Administers HR functions including leave and employee relations.
• Facilitates employment offers and onboarding processes.
• Handles compliance with various labor laws.

Skills

Customer service

HR knowledge

Microsoft Office

Analytical thinking

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma

College degree

Certification: SHRM-CP/PHR

Tools

HRIS

Applicant tracking systems

Job description

Position Location

415 N. Zarfoss Dr, York, PA 17404

Pay

$55,000 to $60,000, paid weekly.

Benefits

Excellent full benefits package: health, dental, vision, simplified employee pension, paid holidays, paid time off, company-provided life and disability.

Job Summary

Assists the Susquehanna Regional Transportation Authority in meeting its mission of mobility, performing routine tasks to administer HR functions including recruitment, onboarding, benefits, employee relations, and compliance.

Key Reporting Relationships

Reports to the Human Resources Manager.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides customer service and answers questions from employees and the public about HR inquiries.
• Administers HR functions including leave, unemployment, employee relations, invoice processing, HRIS records management.
• Facilitates employment offers, onboarding, and new employee orientation.
• Supports benefit administration, including eligibility events, terminations, open enrollment, and carrier communication.
• Manages the workplace drug and alcohol program and maintains DOT FTA compliance.
• Handles leave administration: FMLA, ADA, STD, LTD, recertification, tracking.
• Supports change initiatives, training, development, and the performance evaluation process.
• Recruits and interviews for exempt and nonexempt positions, coordinates pre‑employment paperwork.
• Partners with staff on HR policies, practices, and procedures.
• Investigates complex or serious employment matters and provides counsel and assistance.
• Maintains personnel files, I‑9 forms, EEO forms, separating medical and driver records.
• Collaborates with payroll on progression, garnishes, PTO, terminations.
• Ensures compliance with Title VI, VII, ADA, ADEA, FMLA, FLSA, and other laws.
• Maintains effective communication lines with employees, applicants, public, and management.
• Handles labor relations, union discussions, investigations, discipline, and termination procedures.
• Represents the Authority at job fairs, conferences, and community events.
• Provides training to assigned employees.
• Preserves HR records, generates reports, designs forms, documents procedures.
• Communicates necessary information and participates in problem solving.
• Makes confidential decisions, upholds ethics, trust, respect, and community reputation.
• Reviews incidents and exceptions with supervisors.
• Maintains professional knowledge through education, workshops, publications, and societies.
• Performs additional team duties as assigned.

Additional Tasks

Performs other assigned duties as needed.

Job Requirements

Requirements represent the knowledge, skill, and ability needed to perform essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be provided for disabilities.

Essential Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Experience

• High school diploma required; college degree preferred.
• Certification preferred: SHRM‑CP, SHRM‑SCP, PHR, or SPHR.
• Minimum two years of HR experience preferred.
• Understanding of transit system operation and service area.
• Knowledge of HR legal requirements for compliance and initiatives.
• Understanding of driver competencies and transfer of knowledge to evaluate candidates.
• Curiosity, active listening, and questioning skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, HRIS, and applicant tracking systems.
• Excellent concentration and multitasking ability.
• Strong written communication skills and ability to produce clear reports.
• Analytical thinking and timely problem solving.
• Ability to function under stress and remain calm.
• Detail oriented, organized, accurate, prioritization skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.
• Self‑motivated and results‑oriented.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities.
• Establishes effective working relations with operators, clients, and staff.
• Professional representation of Authority at all times.
• Active listening, oral and written communication proficiency.
• Travel for meetings, training, occasional overnight stays.
• Work hours may include non‑standard week, overtime, shifts, weekends.
• Must have acceptable driving record and background as per SRTA standards.
• Must have regular attendance and punctuality.

Certificates and Licenses Required

• Valid motor vehicle operator's license not under suspension or revocation.