Human Resources Generalist – Recruitment

About PTI – Where the RIGHT way is the SAFE way:

Professional Transportation, Inc. has been providing crew transportation services for railroads since 1980 and has an industry reputation for providing quality, reliable, and safe crew transportation services. Much like a shuttle service, PTI receives around-the-clock requests from our railroad customers to pick up and drop off train crews. 

Benefits of Joining PTI:

• Multiple benefit plan options including medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance options
• Paid vacation time, sick time, holiday pay, along with the opportunity for overtime
• 401(K) retirement
• On the job training
• Discounted cell phone plans for Verizon and AT&T
• Free gym membership to any Planet Fitness location in the Evansville, Henderson, or Owensboro area
• Room for growth and advancement within the company

Job Summary:

Provides support and assistance to Human Resources and business clients through activities related to such functional areas as: talent acquisition, employee relations, HRIS, policy management, salary administration, and learning & development.

Responsibilities 

• Facilitates the talent acquisition process, which includes recruitment, interviewing, and hiring of qualified job applicants for all roles. Collaborates with leaders to understand skills and competencies required for open positions.
• Provides day-to-day support and guidance to clients regarding employee relations questions and issues. Required to navigate various circumstances, interpreting situational data, and applying knowledge of applicable laws, while using common sense and reasoning.
• Conducts thorough investigations and makes recommendations as appropriate regarding issues of disputes, grievances, misconduct, and policy infractions.
• Ensures positive employee relations via proactive employee communication, prompt issue resolution and fair and equitable treatment.
• Supports disability / leave of absence processes, as well as unemployment administration, as needed. Supports HRIS systems to ensure proper functionality, usage, and data integrity across all levels of company.
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
• Conducts effective onboarding and new employee orientation to communicate the vison and culture of the company.
• Responds to initial notices, information requests, and determinations concerning state unemployment claims.
• Supports learning and development programs to ensure effective design and delivery.

This does not necessarily list all responsibilities, duties, requirements, or efforts associated with the job. While this list is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job, the company reserves the right to review and modify the functions, duties, and requirements of the job or to require that additional or different tasks be performed as circumstances or business needs require.

Our ideal candidate would have:

 Education/Experience:

• Bachelors Degree in Management/Business, Human Resources, or related field; or any combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.
• 1+ years of demonstrated Human Resources/employee relations experience.
• SHRM-CP / PHR certification preferred, but not required.

Other Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Competencies:

• Demonstrate the ability to problem solve and handle sensitive and confidential situations and information.
• Demonstrate a strong customer-centered service philosophy.
• Demonstrate a friendly and outgoing personality with a courteous and professional presence.
• Possess strong verbal, written, and active listening skills.
• Strong interpersonal abilities to deal effectively with customers and business contacts at all levels.
• Demonstrate strong organizational skills while effectively handling multiple tasks in a fast-paced business environment with competing priorities.
• Strong knowledge of MS Office, HRIS systems, and skilled learning new technical systems as needed.

AAP/EEO Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug-Free Workplace: PTI is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We adhere to a policy of making employment decisions without regard to race, color, age, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, ancestry, medical condition, marital status, gender identity citizenship status, veteran status, disability, or veteran status. PTI has a Drug-Free Workplace Policy in effect that is strictly adhered to.