Human Resources Coordinator

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voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak, with ten production facilities across Canada, US and Mexico, is North America’s leading designer and manufacturer of special trackwork for the railway industry. As the industry’s technology leader, we take pride in providing superior products, excellent customer service and unbeatable engineering design services to our customers. We are committed to bringing innovative solutions, products and services to our customers across rail freight and transit segments.

Nortrak Blue Family Culture

Nortrak Blue is our way of life and our commitment to our united Nortrak Family. We live Nortrak Blue through our values of Respect, Responsibility, Curiosity, Courage, Passion, and Diversity.

As a Nortrak family, Safety is our #1 commitment to our employees and Quality is our #1 commitment to our customers.

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/

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.

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.
• 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.

QUALITIFCATIONS:

EDUCATION:

• An Associate’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, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching or climbing.
• Use hands to handle or feel objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms.
• Must be able to lift or handle up to 25 pounds at times.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Occasional travel may be required which includes walking, standing, sitting and driving from short to long periods of time.

Carolyn Wong

Talent Acquisition Specialist

voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak

5500 Parkwood Way

Richmond, BC, V6V2M4

D: (604) 231-3559

M: (307) 214-0398

F: (604) 273-8927

carolyn.wong@voestalpine.com