Human Resources Business Partner

Location
Nicholasville
Workplace
On-site

About this role

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.

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    Top Benefits

    • Medical insurance
    • Dental insurance
    • Vision insurance
    • Company paid life insurance
    • Voluntary life insurance
    • Voluntary short-term disability
    • Voluntary long-term disability
    • Voluntary accident insurance
    • Voluntary hospital indemnity insurance
    • Voluntary identity theft protection
    • Flexible spending account
    • Paid maternity leave
    • Paid holidays
    • Paid time off
    • Employee assistance program
    • 401k retirement savings plan
    • Work boot allowance
    • Employee referral program