Human Resources Specialist at Plasser American Corp – Chesapeake, Virginia

Some see the railway as transportation, while at Plasser American we see it as transformation. The story of how steel tracks turned the American promise into American progress and forged a trusted pathway to the possibilities of the future. It’s a story that continues today, an American legacy unfolding mile by mile. There is a lot riding on those tracks and we know that support, quality and know-how are all important aspects in staying on track.

That’s why the Plasser American tradition begins with a promise. A promise to do things right. An unapologetic commitment to quality that makes us the longtime trusted leader in cutting edge American made innovations for the North American railway. It’s a promise to see things differently to turn ordinary steel into safer passages. To be a partner that you can count on to engineer solutions for the challenges of today and for the opportunities of tomorrow. From research and design, expert manufacturing and delivering unapparelled services, our customers trust us to keep them ahead of the curve.

Progress is about more than getting from Point A to Point B. It’s knowing you have a trusted foundation to move you forward toward new possibilities waiting around the corner. Join Plasser American to become part of our team forging ahead towards new opportunities in railway maintenance. The railway is a path to the future, choose this path and apply today.

General Scope: The Human Resource Specialist will facilitate daily functions of the Human Resource (HR) department including processing payroll, short and long term disability, FMLA and enforcing company policies and practices. This position combines leave administration and payroll administration, and assisting the Director of Human Resources.

Position Summary:

Processing payroll in ADP WorkforceNow weekly, including ensuring all employee records are maintained and updated with new hire information or changes in employment status.

Record employee information, such as exemptions, pay raises, transfers, and resignations, to maintain and update payroll records in ADP workforce.

Responding to employees’ queries and resolving issues in a timely and professional manner.

Duties related to processing of Worker’s Compensation and Short Disability claims.

Conducts or acquires background checks and employee eligibility verifications.

Performs routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to compensation, benefits, leave, and personnel files.

Handles employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the Director of Human Resources.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

(The knowledge, skills and attributes required for satisfactory job performance)

Education: Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field and at least two years of human resources experience or at least 5 years of human resources experience.

Knowledge: Incumbent must have proficient knowledge in the following areas:

Knowledge of ADP Workforce Now

Skills: Incumbent must demonstrate or participate in internal/external training programs to obtain the following skills:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.

Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.

Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Applicable Technical Competencies: Incumbent must have working knowledge and demonstrated abilities utilizing mechanical knowledge: Specific applications combined with knowledge competencies are as follows: Rating Level: 1-5 (1= minimum 5= Maximum)

Application

Required Level of proficiency

Preferred Level of proficiency

ADP Workforce

3

3

Microsoft Word

3

3

Microsoft Excel

3

3

Benefits at Plasser American:

• Accrue 80 Hours of Paid Time Off during your first year of employment
• 10 Paid Holidays per year
• 401(k) match of $0.50 for every $1.00 you contribute up to 6% of your salary
• You may receive a merit bonus after completion of the audit at the end of the fiscal year
• Free Short and Long Term Disability after 90 days of employment
• Free Life Insurance – 2 times your annual salary
• Company Events
• Free employee medical and dental coverage. – valued at $7,500.00

About Plasser American:

As part of the Plasser family brand, which is the largest Maintenance of Way equipment provider in the world, PAC is a rapidly growing provider of railway equipment in North America. Continuing for the next few years, PAC will continue to make significant investments in the North American Market including a new office building and a substantial addition to our manufacturing facility. PAC is making the needed investments to continue its growth trajectory for many years to come. The next several years will be an exciting time of transformation. We look to the future to enhance our team and achieve our goals.