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GATX Corporation

Human Resources Specialist

GATX Corporation, Hearne, Texas, United States, 77859

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Founded in 1898 and headquartered in Chicago, IL, GATX Corporation (NYSE: GATX) is an industry leader with 125+ years of success—success that is powered by our people. At GATX, we hire the best and offer our employees a dynamic, energetic, collaborative environment to enable them to make an impact from day one. Enjoy the perks and benefits of a global company with the close-knit culture and community of a much smaller one. In the same way we strive to empower our customers to propel the world forward, we are dedicated to providing our people with the tools and resources they need to move forward in their careers.

In this role, you will be responsible for performing a variety of human resource administrative support duties, including maintaining the human resource database and all employee records and files, handling payroll processing, tracking and reporting payroll information, completing assigned reporting functions involving attendance statistics, termination, hire and transfer data, and other information, assisting in informing new employees of human resource policies and programs as needed, performing general office support functions and assisting area personnel as necessary.

Responsibilities:

Manages payroll records for hourly and non-exempt employees according to State and Federal regulations. Ensures that payroll functions are performed in accordance with established policies and procedures. Communicates all hourly attendance occurrences. Tracks and maintains FMLA, STD, vacation, sick, and personal time. Assists with quarterly PTO incentive. Audits and prepares daily hours worked reports. Sorts and distributes hourly payroll checks. Acts as a customer service and HR mailbox response representative. Answers main office phone and forwards calls.

Manages the new hire process, maintaining records of new hires, transfers, terminations, and changes in job classifications in PeopleSoft and LCA. Ensures all human resource files and records are maintained and properly filed. Serves as primary FMLA point of contact. Conducts benefits enrollment for new employees. Assists in verifying and maintaining I‑9 information for active and terminated employees. Assists in training and development of employees. Supports the HR Generalist and HR Manager with various research projects, special projects, Civil Rights Committee meetings, and DEI functions.

Assists the HR Generalist with recruiting internal and external candidates as needed. Supports career fair and other sourcing events. Conducts phone screens, background checks and works with the HR Generalist, HR Manager, and Hiring Managers throughout recruiting and onboarding processes. Helps with logistics of facility events including retirement and holiday parties. Sources and manages vendors to ensure efficient execution of events.

Manages attendance disciplines for hourly employees. Works with the HR Manager to maintain and post hourly employee’s seniority report. Responds to USW grievances at the first step and serves as the first point of contact for employee union labor relations issues; screens grievances before forwarding to the HR Generalist.

Spends time on the floor supporting hourly and salary team members. Responsible for completing Employee of the Month functions.

Qualifications:

Associate’s Degree or equivalent college credit hours completed is required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.

One to three years’ experience in a Human Resources support role required.

Very strong technical skills, including proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Experienced in handling multiple tasks and able to prioritize effectively.

Salary range: 59,600.00 USD – 79,000.00 USD

This range is a reasonable estimate and takes into account several factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including, but not limited to, geographic location, skill set, experience, education, training, internal equity, and other business needs.

This role may be eligible to participate in the Company’s short-term incentive plan, the details of which will be provided to the applicant upon hire.

Posting Duration: This posting will remain open until the role is filled.

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