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:

• Monday to Friday
• On call

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Human resources: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person