Human Resources Generalist

Human Resources Generalist

Who We Are

At Road & Rail Services, we power the engine that keeps industries running. Supporting rail-driven logistics and automotive industries requires strong, people-first leadership. We build teams that thrive in fast-paced, safety-critical environments, and we're looking for a culture-first HR Generalist to help us support associates working across rail yards, terminals, automotive plants and multi-state operations.

Our Mission

As an HR Generalist, you will be a central partner in our rail-driven people operations. You will manage the full associate lifecycle-from high-impact onboarding in operational environments to proactive employee relations and talent support. This role goes beyond administration; you will serve as a trusted advisor to leaders and associates in a business that operates across multiple states.

What You'll Do

Associate Onboarding & Integration

• Support New Hire Onboarding tailored to safety-sensitive, operations-driven roles, ensuring associates are prepared from day one.
• Partner with operations leaders to ensure onboarding aligns with site requirements.

Employee Relations in Operational Environments

• Serve as a primary HR contact for associates and managers across the organization.
• Resolve workplace concerns with empathy, consistency, and a strong understanding of operational realities, including shift work and distributed teams.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Maintain working knowledge of federal and multi-state employment laws, including FMLA, FLSA, ADA, and other regulations impacting safety-sensitive and hourly workforces.
• Support consistent policy application across locations while balancing compliance and operational needs.

Total Rewards & Associate Support

• Assist associates and leaders with benefits, pay questions, and issue resolution, reinforcing our People First commitment in a demanding logistics environment.
• Partner with payroll and benefits teams to support accuracy for a multi-state, shift-based workforce.

Culture, Engagement & Equity

• Drive engagement initiatives that resonate with frontline and field associates, promoting fairness, inclusion, and trust across diverse work sites.
• Support leaders in building strong, respectful teams in environments where safety, accountability, and collaboration are critical.

This is an onsite position and may require travel up to 25%

Required

• 2–5 years of progressive HR experience, preferably supporting hourly, frontline, or operations-heavy workforces.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
• Proficiency with HRIS platforms (ADP Workforce Now preferred).
• Strong communication, conflict resolution, and judgment skills in fast-paced, people-intensive environments.

Preferred

• SHRM-CP or PHR certification.
• Experience supporting multi-state operations, safety-sensitive roles, or logistics/transportation environments.
• Exposure to AI-enabled HR tools or people analytics.

Why Join Road & Rail Services?

At Road & Rail Services, HR Generalists are stewards of the associate experience. You'll have full-cycle ownership of HR initiatives, meaningful visibility with operational and executive leaders, and the opportunity to build deep expertise across employee relations, talent support, and compliance in a rail-driven logistics business.

Benefits & Perks Include:

• Flexible work options where operationally feasible
• 401(k) with company matching
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Ongoing professional development and growth opportunities