Human Resources Generalist

National Railroad Safety Services, Inc. (NRSS; West Chester Township (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Short-Term Disability Insurance

Long-Term Disability Insurance

Job summary

National Railroad Safety Services, Inc. (NRSS) is seeking a proactive Human Resources Generalist to support HR operations across locations.

The role handles onboarding, policy implementation, labor law compliance, background checks, and benefits administration. The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in HR or related field and at least three years of HR generalist experience, with strong communication, organization, and confidentiality skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR or Business Administration or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of three years' HR generalist experience.
• Strong understanding of HR best practices, labor laws and regulations.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Familiarity with workers' compensation and leave management practices.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office or related software.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive onboarding programs for new hires.
• Develop and implement HR policies and procedures.
• Stay abreast of changes in labor laws and regulations to ensure compliance.
• Facilitates background checks, MVR checks, and other industry specific requirements.
• Oversee the employee life cycle, ensuring consistency and compliance across all locations.
• Foster positive employee relations and address concerns in a timely manner.
• Administer employee benefit programs and responds to employee inquiries.
• Supports performance management processes and employee development initiatives.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Assist various departments with projects.
• Assist with leave administration.
• Investigate and resolve employee relations issues.
• Develop and update company policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties that are reasonably associated with the above essential functions and additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Human Resources Generalist
Location: Cincinnati, OH
Job Type: Full-Time
FLSA Status: Exempt
Travel: Minimal (less than 10%)
Supervisory Responsibility: No
Compensation: Negotiable, based on skills and experience.

Company Profile:

National Railroad Safety Services is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Human Resources Generalist to support and enhance our HR operations. This role will be responsible for a broad range of HR functions including employee relations, compliance, benefits administration, recruitment, and policy implementation. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator, fosters a positive workplace culture, is highly organized, and enjoys a high pace environment.

Job Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive onboarding programs for new hires.
• Develop and implement HR policies and procedures.
• Stay abreast of changes in labor laws and regulations to ensure compliance.
• Facilitates background checks, MVR checks, and other industry specific requirements.
• Oversee the employee life cycle, ensuring consistency and compliance across all locations.
• Foster positive employee relations and address concerns in a timely manner.
• Administer employee benefit programs and responds to employee inquires.
• Supports performance management processes and employee development initiatives.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Assist various departments with projects.
• Assist with leave administration.
• Investigate and resolve employee relations issues.
• Develop and update company policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties that are reasonably associated with the above essential functions and additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or Business Administration, and/or combination of education and significant work experience in Human Resources preferred.
• Minimum of three years' experience in the human resources (generalist experience preferred) field.
• Strong understanding of HR best practices, labor laws, and regulations.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Familiarity with workers' compensation and leave management practices.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office or related software.

Work Environment:

This job operates in an office environment.

Benefits:

• Health insurance options include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Short-Term, Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) Retirement Plan

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Occasional lifting (20+ lbs.) can be expected, though exertion of up to 10 lbs. of force is more common.
• Need good manual dexterity for the use of common office equipment (e.g., computers, mobile devices, copiers).
• The job is performed indoors, in an office setting.
• Activities include extended periods of sitting, movement, and extensive work at a computer and phone.

Closing Statement:

National Railroad Safety Services, Inc. (NRSS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, sex/gender, sexual preference/orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, national origin, or any other status protected by law or regulation.