Human Resources Generalist
 

LOCATION: Warrensburg / Missouri (US-MO), United States | BRAND: KB Signaling | REQUISITION ID: 7455 | JOB GRADE: 14 |

ON-SITE/REMOTE: Hybrid 

KB Signaling delivers unparalleled end-to-end wayside and onboard conventional signaling Control, Command, and Signaling (CCS) platforms and solutions. A trailblazer, we are driven to provide the best solutions for improved safety, performance, and lower overall operating cost for today’s transit and freight railway systems and operators in North America and beyond. Our team is fueled by innovation and grounded in solid values, like giving back to the communities where we do business and embracing sustainability to help protect our planet. KB Signaling is part of a global, high-tech company that will challenge you and help you grow. Discover your potential.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Primary functions & responsibilities

· Acts as a primary contact for employee questions about HR matters.

· Facilitates completion of routine HR functions such as preparation and maintenance of employee files; ensuring data integrity in HR systems; and developing and maintaining position descriptions.

· Investigate and resolve employee relations issues, acting as an advocate and addressing root causes.

· Works with Site Manufacturing Leadership to evaluate and identify human resource needs within the manufacturing operations and develop an action plan to address such needs.

· Carries out personnel recruiting activities to ensure the company attracts the best talent.

· Develops, recommends, and implements personnel policies and procedures; prepares and maintains the handbook on policies and procedures.

· Conducts exit interviews and recommends action items and changes as applicable.

· Provides support and guidance to management and other staff when complex, specialized, and sensitive questions and issues arise; may be required to administer and execute routine tasks in delicate circumstances, such as providing reasonable accommodations, investigating allegations of wrongdoing, and terminations.

· Compile and analyze statistical reports concerning key HR metrics (i.e., recruitment and EEO, headcount, and turnover) and advise Human Resources Management on areas of concern.

· Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.

· Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

· A Human Resources Management or Business-related degree is required. 3-5 years Human Resources experience is preferred OR an equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge and skills.

· Excellent written, verbal, listening and interpersonal skills.

· Must have ability to learn quickly and work in a fast-paced environment.

· Analytical and creative problem-solving skills.

· Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Visio, and Outlook email and calendar capabilities.

· Experience working in a manufacturing environment preferred.

· Maintains strict confidentiality and protects the privacy of confidential/sensitive information.

· Excellent time management and organization skills. Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.

· Ability to communicate effectively (verbal, written, and presentations) with executive leadership and staff

· Proactive; exercises sound judgment and decision making; able to identify problems and needs, develops solutions and/or options.

· Self-confident, self-motivated, polished professional

What does KB Signaling have to offer you? 
- Competitive Health Benefits, including Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision and Virtual visits
- Company-paid Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
- Company-paid Short-Term Disability Coverage
- Voluntary life, Disability, and other Supplemental coverages
- Identity Theft and Legal Protection benefits
- Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Health Savings Accounts
- Generous 401(k) plan
- Personal Paid Time Off
- Company-paid holidays 

KB Signaling Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.