Progress Rail Hiring for HR Coordinator at Peru, IN Full Time

Job Purpose: An HR Coordinator is the highest HR level that can be achieved as a Non-Exempt Employee. Typically, a plant HR Coordinator will be the top-level HR representative in a small facility normally reporting to a Plant Manager or Regional HR Manager. A HR Coordinator in a larger organization normally works for a Plant HR Manager. This is a HR position where the incumbent is expected to have knowledge and previous job-related experience.

Minimum Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintains confidentiality of personal and employment data;
• Examine employee files to answer inquiries and provide information for personnel actions;
• Compile and prepare reports and documents pertaining to personnel activities;
• Interprets HR Policy;
• Maintains information systems, prepares appropriate documentation, and processes necessary paperwork;
• Process PeopleSoft transactions (New Hires, Transfers, Promotions, Supervisor Changes, Terminations, Leaves of Absence, etc.);
• Process payroll as required utilizing KRONOS;
• Assists or prepares correspondence as requested;
• Maintains records of personnel-related data in both paper and database to ensure all employment requirements are met;
• Produces and submits reports on general HR activity;
• Liaises with other departments; including Payroll, Accounting, IT and Legal;
• Assists in ad-hoc HR projects;

Supports the recruitment/hiring process by performing Kenexa activities (onboarding and updating records with new hires);

• Scans documents into appropriate employee files;
• Redirects HR related calls to the appropriate person of the team.

Advanced Duties and Responsibilities:

• Resolves matters pertaining to employee benefit programs, including life, health, disability insurance, medical/dependent care spending accounts, COBRA, income continuation, and paid time off as well as retirement and pension plans; Provides customer service support to HR Facility Reps, Facility Management and Corporate HR;
• Provides vendor support: BCBS, VSP, MetLife, ResourceOne, COBRAOne, Aon Hewitt, eRailsafe, Equifax, Kenexa, The Work Number;
• Fully understands Benefit policies and SPD in order to resolve customer concerns;
• Assists with providing compliance in all area of Human Resources;
• Coordinates multiple complex projects with challenging deadlines, including establishing project schedules and setting priorities;
• Assists with additional projects, as assigned.

Education/Training:

3+ Years of experience, BS/ BA degree. Excellent HRIS skills and benefit knowledge.

Essential and Physical Activities:

• Strength – Must be able to lift 35 lbs;
• Motion – The position spends the majority of time in an office setting, at desk utilizing office equipment. The position will require occasional work on production floor, walking standing, stooping and bending;
• Vision/Hearing Requirements – May spend long periods of time in front of computer screen. Will work with groups and in committees. Works with detailed policies and procedures;
• Work Environment – Work in temperature-controlled environment in most situations. Occasional working outside in 0–100 degree F, High noise levels (above 85 decibels); Position requires constantly standing and walking; Exposure to dirt, dust and confined spaces. Must be capable of wearing PPE (safety glasses, hardhats, metatarsal boots, earplugs, gloves, etc.) No jewelry (on shop);
• Emotional Demands – Must have good communications and conflict resolution skills;
• Safety – Is not a safety sensitive position. Most be capable of following and adhering to safety policies and procedures and utilize all PPE.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $22.00 – $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance

Schedule:

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Peru, IN 46970: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Experience:

• Human Resources: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location