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Overview
Alternate Concepts, Inc. (ACI) and Herzog Transit Services, Inc. (HTSI), collectively the ACI/Herzog Joint Venture, along with our key subcontractors are seeking applicants for the Hudson Bergen Light Rail operation located in Hudson County, New Jersey. ACI was founded in 1989 with their corporate office located in Boston, MA and Herzog founded in 1969 with corporate offices located in St. Joseph, MO and Fort Worth, TX. Combined our companies provide FRA/FTA compliant transportation, equipment maintenance, dispatching, right-of-way maintenance, facility maintenance and dispatching services for 20 distinct client properties. In addition to the Joint Venture being the upcoming operator/maintainer of the Hudson Bergen Light Rail, we currently jointly operate the Tren Urbano heavy rail service in San Juan, Puerto Rico and the CTDOT’s Hartford intercity service in Connecticut.
Overview
Alternate Concepts, Inc. (ACI) and Herzog Transit Services, Inc. (HTSI), collectively the ACI/Herzog Joint Venture, along with our key subcontractors are seeking applicants for the Hudson Bergen Light Rail operation located in Hudson County, New Jersey. ACI was founded in 1989 with their corporate office located in Boston, MA and Herzog founded in 1969 with corporate offices located in St. Joseph, MO and Fort Worth, TX. Combined our companies provide FRA/FTA compliant transportation, equipment maintenance, dispatching, right-of-way maintenance, facility maintenance and dispatching services for 20 distinct client properties. In addition to the Joint Venture being the upcoming operator/maintainer of the Hudson Bergen Light Rail, we currently jointly operate the Tren Urbano heavy rail service in San Juan, Puerto Rico and the CTDOT’s Hartford intercity service in Connecticut.
ACI/Herzog Joint Venture, along with our key subcontractors are currently seeking a HR Manager to join our team.
The pay range for this position is $125,000 - $155,000 annually.
The Human Resources Manager will partner with the various department managers in providing recruiting for positions, provide guidance related to company policies and guidelines, assist with employee and labor relations, and address performance management matters. The Human Resources Manager will work in a team environment to provide assistance and guidance to all unionized and non-unionized employees regarding training and benefits.
Duties And Responsibilities
Controls and monitors the administration of all Human Resources Activities and policies.
Administer the recruitment, sourcing and on boarding for approved positions
Manages compensations, benefits, staffing, affirmative action, employee relations and training development function.
Oversees EEO and antidiscrimination policies and practices.
Provide guidance and support to management team on collective bargaining work rules and benefits.
Supervises human resources staff.
Analyzes wage and salary reports and data to determine competitive compensation plan.
Prepares personnel forecast to project employment needs.
Writes directives advising department managers of company policy regarding equal employment opportunities, compensation, and employee benefits.
Consults legal counsel to ensure that policies comply with federal and state law.
Develops and maintains a human resources system that meets top management information needs.
Oversees the analysis, maintenance, and communication of records required by contract, law, local governing bodies, or other departments in the organization.
Maintains a proficient knowledge of federal and state labor legislation, regulations and requirements; arbitration decisions; and collective bargaining contracts to assess industry trends.
Work with managers and supervisors regarding performance management. Provide coaching and counseling guidance and support.
Assists the management team in conducting timely investigations as required and develop final reports
Conduct/Facilitate training as needed to employees, supervisors and managers
Prepare employee separation notices and related documentation
Prepare drug and alcohol testing forms and schedule tests as per AHJV programs and policies
Assist with the compliance of all personnel records as per state, federal and FTA requirements
Assist with the coordination of the system-wide training program and monitor the schedule and delivery of recertification training
Assist on the management team in negotiating collective bargaining agreements, grievance proceedings and disciplinary hearings.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Regular and consistent engagement, participation and promotion of ACI-Herzog’s Culture and its essential behaviors are a requirement for this position
Regular and predictable attendance and punctuality are a requirement for this position.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the specific knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.
Must be able to pass a pre-employment Drug and Alcohol screening as well as a background check and motor vehicle report review.
Required Skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office software (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Must have at least five years of experience in all areas of HR; recruitment, employee relations/investigations, compensation and classification, coaching and counseling, performance management, organizational development, and benefits.
Experience with collective bargaining agreements and providing HR support with a unionized workforce
Knowledge of all state and federal laws and regulations; EEOC, ADA, FMLA
Knowledge of FTA, DOT regulations a plus
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to maintain professional internal and external relationships and confidentiality of sensitive and confidential information
Must demonstrate sound judgment and the ability to manage time and workload effectively
Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends as necessary
Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy
Must be eligible to work in the U.S. and successfully pass a pre-employment background check
Must pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening and be willing to comply with the AHJV’s Drug and Alcohol Policy
Education And/or Experience
Bachelors’ degree from an accredited university in human resources, education, organization development, instructional technology or related field; or a combination of work and education equivalent to four years of educational curriculum.
Language Skills
Ability to speak, read and write English in a work setting.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write regulatory and departmental reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
Ability to speak Spanish is a plus.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to work with mathematical concepts including but not limited to proficiency in adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing all units of measure.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to compute ratio, rates, percentages and able to draw and interpret graphs and tabular data sets.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
PHR, SPHR, SHRM-SCP or CP preferred
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Work primarily in an office environment.
Frequently sits for extended periods of time.
Frequently uses a computer keyboard and office related equipment.
Requires occasional standing, walking, lifting, stooping or bending.
Must be able to hear and distinguish auditory signals as required by the position.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
AHJV reserves the right to revise this job description from time to time.
NOTE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees assigned to this job.
It is the policy of ACI/Herzog Joint Venture to provide equal opportunity in employment for all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, age, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, military status, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by law.
Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Employment type Full-time
Job function Job function Human Resources
Industries Construction
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