Strasburg Rail Road Company

Position Description

POSITION TITLE: Payroll/Human Resources

FLSA: Exempt

RETIREMENT: Railroad Retirement

FT or PT: Full-time – no remote option

POSITION REPORTS TO: Vice President of Human Resources

POSITION PURPOSE: Payroll/Human Resources will be responsible for a wide range of HR tasks, ADP Workforce experience with processing multi-state payroll.  Some bookkeeping may be required using QuickBooks Online/NetSuite.  This position requires proactiveness, meticulous to details in data entry, manage multiple responsibilities at once, great communication and organizational skills in a high-pressure environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Processes bi-weekly multi-state payroll using ADP Workforce Now and the filing of required tax forms.
• Manage the recruitment, attend job fairs and onboarding process, including job postings, screening candidates, conducting interviews, and facilitating new hire orientation.
• Administer employee benefits programs and assist employees with inquiries related to benefits enrollment, changes, and claims.
• Meet mandatory deadlines for health insurance, 401k, railroad retirement, etc.
• Handle employee relations matters, including conflict resolution, disciplinary actions, and performance management.
• Implement and enforce HR policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with employment laws and regulations.
• Coordinate training and development initiatives to enhance employee skills and performance.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR databases.
• Provide HR support to employees and managers daily, addressing inquiries and resolving issues promptly.
• Contribute to HR projects and initiatives, such as employee engagement programs or policy development.
• Bookkeeping to help with AP/AR may be required.
• Utilize Excel to analyze data, create pivot tables and general reporting.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED 2+ YEARS EXPERIENCE WITH THE FOLLOWING

• ADP Workforce Now with Payroll
• HR roles, with a focus on generalist responsibilities
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and regulations
• ADP Enhanced Time
• ADP Enhanced HR
• Microsoft Excel, Work and PowerPoint

ATTRIBUTES

• Proactive and self-motivated individual with a strong sense of accountability.
• Meticulous with details and organized, with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Capable of working with minimal supervision, demonstrating self-drive and initiative in completing tasks and achieving objectives.
• Demonstrates empathy and sensitivity in delegate situations, effectively navigating interpersonal dynamics to achieve positive outcomes.
• Team player with the ability to collaborate across departments.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to think critically.

BENEFITS/WORK CONDITIONS

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• Railroad Retirement
• Paid time off and holidays
• Sitting for long periods of time
• Working holidays and weekends as required
• Mostly indoors but will be out on property from time to time
• Pre-employment background check required and subject to random/reasonable suspicion drug testing
• Able to lift 25 pounds

INTENT AND FUNCTION OF JOB DESCRIPTION

Job descriptions assist organizations in ensuring that the hiring process is fairly administered, and that qualified Team Members are selected. They are also essential to an effective appraisal system and related promotion, transfer, layoff, and termination decisions. Well-constructed job descriptions have been reviewed to ensure that only essential functions and basic duties have been included. Peripheral tasks only incidentally related to each position have been excluded. Requirements, skills, and abilities included have been determined to be the minimal standards required to successfully perform the positions. In no instance, however, should the duties, responsibilities, and requirements delineated be interpreted as all-inclusive. Supervisors as deemed appropriate may assign additional functions and requirements. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is possible that requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals. However, no accommodations will be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the Team Member or others or which impose undue hardships on the organization. Job descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contracts. The organization maintains its status as an at-will employer. Team Members can be terminated for any reason not prohibited by law. EEOC Employer.