Human Resources Coordinator
- Job-ID: V000011950
- Location: 405 West 1st Street, Newton, Kansas
- Working Hours: Full-time
IntroductionIntroduction
Join Our Team at voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak!
Embark on a rewarding career journey with voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak, North America's premier designer and manufacturer of special trackwork. With a legacy spanning 160 years, we lead the industry in shaping the future of rail solutions. As part of the voestalpine Railway Systems global network, we are committed to delivering quality products and services, including rails, turnouts, fastening systems, signaling technologies, and monitoring solutions. Operating with a presence across Canada, the US, and Mexico, we prioritize the well-being of our people, global mobility, and sustainability and innovation.
Our people are the foundation of our success. Skilled, motivated, and results-driven individuals shape our culture demonstrating our core values of Respect, Responsibility, Curiosity, Courage, Passion, and Diversity each day. This commitment is more than shared values; it extends to shared responsibilities for safety and quality, showing genuine care for one another's growth and development, a commitment to our customers, and fostering strong relationships within the Nortrak Team and with our customers.
We are currently looking for a Human Resources Coordiantor to join our team in Newton, Kansas.
PURPOSE OF POSITION
Reporting to the Human Resources Manager, the Human Resources Coordinator is to coordinate and support all HR activities associated with the employee lifecycle (recruitment, onboarding, training management and offboarding). This position will also be responsible for coordinating all aspects of our safety program.
Job descriptionJob description
TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES
SAFETY:
- Coordinates all safety initiatives and maintains safety records.
- Champions and promotes our safety culture with all employees.
QUALITY:
- Maintains accurate and complete safety and HR records pursuant to specified guidelines.
- Maintains HR data in HRIS system for all employees accurately and efficiently.
ON-TIME DELIVERY:
- Consistently meets scheduled commitments regarding payroll, benefits, attendance program, progressive discipline and required data entry.
- Coordinate the employee review process according to required timelines.
- Ensures accurate and timely compliance with all regulations. (e.g. HIPAA, FMLA, OSHA, and all applicable employment law).
COST:
- Exercises good judgement with regard to cost control for all purchasing decisions assigned.
- Liaises with vendor and employees regarding disability claims administration.
PEOPLE:
- Support employee relations through administration of benefits; and planning and coordinating Company/employee events.
- Answer employee questions related to policies and benefits.
- Coordinates training, employee relations and safety including scheduling or training, special events and record keeping.
ENVIRONMENTAL:
- Adhere to Nortrak's Environmental Procedures, Practices and Policies.
RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION:
- Coordinate all aspects the recruitment and selection process for hourly employees.
ONBOARDING AND TRAINING & DEVEOPMENT MANAGEMENT:
- Support the onboarding process for all new employees to ensure the minimum standard tools are effectively utilized by managers/supervisors to achieve a successful onboarding process for new employees.
TERMINATION AND OFFBOARDING:
- Coordinate the exit interview process in compliance with HR minimum standards.
- Process terminations according to termination, benefit and IT checklists.
QualificationsQualifications
QUALITIFCATIONS:
EDUCATION:
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in human resources or other related fields is preferred.
FIELD OF EXPERIENCE:
- 3 to 5 years of relevant HR experience.
- Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail and time management skills.
- Experience in administering and communicating benefit programs.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Experience with ADP HRIS and Krono’s software is preferred.
PHYSCIAL DEMANDS:
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer; occasional standing and walking for your scheduled shift.
- Must remain stationary for extended periods and move throughout the building to access files.
- Must work effectively in a noisy environment.
- Ability to lift and move equipment or objects up to 20-25 pounds occasionally.
- Visual requirements include close, distance, color, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
- Occasional travel required, involving walking, standing, sitting, and driving for varying durations.
- Frequent use of hands and arms for dialing phones and using a computer mouse.
What we offerWhat we offer
WORKING LOCATION:
- Newton, Kansas
BENEFITS:
- A supportive, family oriented Nortrak Blue culture.
- We provide an environment where Health and Safety is our #1 priority.
- Career development opportunities and competitive pay progression.
- Competitive medical, dental & vision benefits.
- Company paid life and disability insurance.
- Paid holidays and vacation.
- Retirement plan with matching contributions.
- Tuition Assistance Program.
- Wellness Program.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Employee Recognition Programs.
voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak (“Nortrak”) is a subsidiary of voestalpine AG (www.voestalpine.com) one of Europe’s premier steel producers with over 50,000 employees worldwide. Nortrak is closely affiliated with voestalpine’s Railway Systems group which operates in 21 countries across the globe to provide cutting edge system-based solutions to railroads and transits. Our website is https://www.voestalpine.com/nortrak/en/
voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, and any other federal, state, or locally protected classifications.
Contact & ApplicationContact & Application
Carolyn Wong
Talent Acquisition Specialist
voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak
5500 Parkwood Way
Richmond, BC, V6V2M4
(604) 231-3559 (307) 214-0398 (604) 273-8927
carolyn.wong@voestalpine.com
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