The Housatonic Railroad is accepting applicants for the following positions:
HUMAN RESOURCE SPECIALIST
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The Housatonic Railroad Company is seeking a Human Resource specialist to maintain and enhance the company’s talent pool by streamlining the hiring process and organizing the HR related functions.
Job Duties:
• Maintain staff by establishing a recruiting, and interviewing program; counseling managers on candidate selection; conduct exit interviews and recommending changes.
• Organizing and maintaining records and monitoring compliance with railroad specific training, testing and certification programs.
• Organizing and conducting HR related training programs.
• Conducting periodic pay surveys; scheduling and conducting job evaluations; and implementing pay structure revisions.
• Monitor employee work product and conduct with managers to coach or discipline employees as needed; hearing and resolving employee grieviences; counseling employees and supervisors.
• Maintain employee benefit programs; directing the process of benefit claims.
• Preparing and updating human resource policies and procedures.
• Keep accurate and up-to-date employee records.
• Assist in additional reporting, budgetary or project related tasks as needed.
Job Requirements:
• BA or BS in Human resources, Business Administration or a complementary discipline. Professional Certifications, such as those listed below, are desirable but not required:
• Professional of Human Resources (PHR)
• Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (BEBS)
• Three years of work experience.
• Must have excellent communication and interpersonal relationship skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• A strong work ethic and the initiative to follow through on tasks.
• Must pass a background screening
Pay rate and benefits will be commensurate with experience.
Posted: 12/01/2020
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The Housatonic Railroad Company is seeking a Human Resource specialist to maintain and enhance the company’s talent pool by streamlining the hiring process and organizing the HR related functions.
Job Duties:
• Maintain staff by establishing a recruiting, and interviewing program; counseling managers on candidate selection; conduct exit interviews and recommending changes.
• Organizing and maintaining records and monitoring compliance with railroad specific training, testing and certification programs.
• Organizing and conducting HR related training programs.
• Conducting periodic pay surveys; scheduling and conducting job evaluations; and implementing pay structure revisions.
• Monitor employee work product and conduct with managers to coach or discipline employees as needed; hearing and resolving employee grieviences; counseling employees and supervisors.
• Maintain employee benefit programs; directing the process of benefit claims.
• Preparing and updating human resource policies and procedures.
• Keep accurate and up-to-date employee records.
• Assist in additional reporting, budgetary or project related tasks as needed.
Job Requirements:
• BA or BS in Human resources, Business Administration or a complementary discipline. Professional Certifications, such as those listed below, are desirable but not required:
• Professional of Human Resources (PHR)
• Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (BEBS)
• Three years of work experience.
• Must have excellent communication and interpersonal relationship skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• A strong work ethic and the initiative to follow through on tasks.
• Must pass a background screening
Pay rate and benefits will be commensurate with experience.
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MAINTENANCE-OF-WAY PERSONNEL
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Applicant will work to build and maintain the tracks, bridges, buildings and other structures on our railroad. Work will require flexible availability, including nights, weekends, and inclement weather.
All applicants must be able to pass a pre-employment physical including drug and alcohol testing and a background check. Candidates will be required to have a valid driver's license. To apply, upload your resume (pdf or doc/x format only), or call the General Superintendent at (860) 824-0850 ext. 11
Posted: 12/27/2019
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Applicant will work to build and maintain the tracks, bridges, buildings and other structures on our railroad. Work will require flexible availability, including nights, weekends, and inclement weather.
All applicants must be able to pass a pre-employment physical including drug and alcohol testing and a background check. Candidates will be required to have a valid driver's license. To apply, upload your resume (pdf or doc/x format only), or call the General Superintendent at (860) 824-0850 ext. 11
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LOCOMOTIVE MECHANICS
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Applicants must have Locomotive mechanical maintenance experience or the equivalent. All applicants must be able to pass a pre-employment physical including drug and alcohol testing and a background check. Candidates will be required to have a valid driver's license. To apply, upload your resume (pdf or doc/x format only), or call the General Superintendent at (860) 824-0850 ext. 11
Posted: 12/27/2019
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Applicants must have Locomotive mechanical maintenance experience or the equivalent. All applicants must be able to pass a pre-employment physical including drug and alcohol testing and a background check. Candidates will be required to have a valid driver's license. To apply, upload your resume (pdf or doc/x format only), or call the General Superintendent at (860) 824-0850 ext. 11
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LOCOMOTIVE ELECTRICIANS
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Applicants must have Locomotive Electrical maintenance experience or the equivalent. All applicants must be able to pass a pre-employment physical including drug and alcohol testing and a background check. Candidates will be required to have a valid driver's license. To apply, upload your resumé (pdf or doc/x format only), or call the General Superintendent at (860) 824-0850 ext. 11
Posted: 12/27/2019
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Applicants must have Locomotive Electrical maintenance experience or the equivalent. All applicants must be able to pass a pre-employment physical including drug and alcohol testing and a background check. Candidates will be required to have a valid driver's license. To apply, upload your resumé (pdf or doc/x format only), or call the General Superintendent at (860) 824-0850 ext. 11
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