Progressive Rail Inc. is a short-line freight railroad that provides cost-effective shipping and transloading options to over 300 customers across a wide variety of industries. Our main office is headquartered in Lakeville, MN, with several other owned and operating railway locations across multiple states.
Progressive Rail, Inc. is seeking a resourceful, high performing Human Resources Business Partner in Lakeville, MN.
Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Recruiting/Onboarding:
Manage full-cycle recruiting, pre-employment, and onboarding processes:
· Write/edit job descriptions, post opportunities on job boards, review incoming applicants, and initiate/facilitate the interview process with qualified individuals.
· Coordinate back-end functions to ensure new hires are cleared and prepared for their first day.
· Hire team members in HRIS and verify all paperwork is complete and accurate.
· Lead new hire orientations for all incoming team members.
Team Member Relations:
· Partner with executives/managers through the performance management process to provide support, direction, and documentation.
· Coordinate with team members and management to evaluate ADA, FMLA, and LOA requests.
· Lead investigations; create and execute action plans as appropriate.
Benefits:
· Communicate benefit information and enrollment instructions to new team members.
· Approve or deny benefit elections for new hires, as well as HIPAA Qualifying Life Events. Collect supporting documentation as necessary.
· Oversee the annual Open Enrollment process, including updating, launching, and managing the process within our HRIS, communicating changes, addressing questions, auditing elections, etc.
· Manage relationships with our benefit providers and insurance broker.
Administrative Tasks:
· Manage personal and department mail and email inboxes.
· Create, re-evaluate, and implement processes, policies, and procedures.
· Act as first point of contact for all HR questions and concerns.
· Perform other duties and complete special projects as requested.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, or a related field of study.
- A minimum of 2 years’ experience working in the Human Resources field.
- Computer skills; proficient in Microsoft Office, experience with HRIS systems.
- A high level of interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral.
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential situations, conversations, and documents.
- Proven leadership skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong organization, attention to detail, and decision-making skills.
We offer a competitive wage and benefits package including 401K with a company match, health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran, marital, or disability status.
We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Education:
Experience:
- Human resources: 2 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person