Now Hiring a Human Resources Assistant!

Ready to get your career moving in the right direction?  We are looking for a passionate, organized, and customer-focused team player eager to join our organization. If you excel in a fast-paced environment and value structure and standard operating procedures, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Become a vital part of the nation’s leading rail crew transportation company as our new Human Resources Assistant!

Job Summary:

Position provides support in the administration of the field employment cycle, onboarding, and personnel record management for the Human Resources Department.  This position will assist in the onboarding of new hires, processing documentation, complete employment verifications, and other tasks assigned. This position requires confidentiality, prioritizing and organization.

Benefits of Joining PTI:

• Multiple benefit plan options including medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance options
• Paid vacation time, sick time, and holiday pay
• 401(K) retirement
• On the job training
• Discounted cell phone plans for Verizon and AT&T
• Free gym membership to any Planet Fitness location in the Evansville, Henderson, or Owensboro area
• Room for growth and advancement within the company

Responsibilities:

• Process, review, and grade motor vehicle reports; record and communicate results.
• Process, review, monitor, and interpret background results; record and communicate results.
• Ensure all pre-employment documents are complete; communicate with field management for compliance.
• Assist as a back up to all new hire onboarding, including I-9 compliance and ensure completeness; communicate and educate if non-compliant.
• Enter, update, and maintain employee information in the HRIS system.
• Document terminations in employee record; review for completeness and accuracy; communicate if non-compliant.
• Respond to employment verification inquiries via mail, fax, or telephone
• Supply miscellaneous forms, lists, and other information as requested by field management.
• Create spreadsheets, run queries and provide reports as requested.
• Provide daily administrative support to field operations and Human Resource Generalists, including special projects as assigned.

This does not necessarily list all responsibilities, duties, requirements, or efforts associated with the job. While this list is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job, the company reserves the right to review and modify the functions, duties, and requirements of the job or to require that additional or different tasks be performed as circumstances or business needs require.

Our ideal candidate would have:

Education/Experience:

• High school diploma/equivalent is minimally required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Business Field or Human Resources preferred.
• 1-2 years of human resources related experience is minimally preferred.

Other Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Competencies:

• Demonstrate the ability to problem solve and handle sensitive and confidential situations and information.
• Demonstrate a strong customer-centered service philosophy.
• Demonstrate a friendly and outgoing personality with a courteous and professional presence.
• Possess strong verbal, written, and active listening skills.
• Ability to consistently meet and exceed daily goals and objectives.
• Demonstrate strong organizational skills while effectively handling multiple tasks in a fast-paced business environment with competing priorities.
• Demonstrate strong detail orientation, strong follow-up and follow-through skills.
• Strong interpersonal abilities to deal effectively with customers and business contacts at all levels.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with databases and with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel. Possess a working knowledge of basic office equipment, such as printers, copiers, faxes, scanners.
• Ability to work independently, without constant supervision.
• Must possess and continually maintain a valid driver’s license.

AAP/EEO Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug-Free Workplace: PTI is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We adhere to a policy of making employment decisions without regard to race, color, age, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, ancestry, medical condition, marital status, gender identity citizenship status, veteran status, disability, or veteran status. PTI has a Drug-Free Workplace Policy in effect that is strictly adhered to.