Job Title: Human Resources Generalist

Division/Department: AHR/Human Resources

Reports To: AHR Director of Human Resources

Type of position: Non-Exempt/Hourly

This position will be hired for an anticipated 8 month assignment beginning on or around July 1st, 2023 and extending through February 28th, 2024

Location: Durango, CO preferred, Remote options considered

Employee Classification: Core

Compensation: $22.00 - $29.00

Core classified employees are eligible for the following benefits: Medical/Rx, Dental, and Vision plan with a portion of the premiums paid for by American Heritage Railways. Employer-funded HSA (for qualified employees) and Voluntary Life (premiums paid for by the employee), generous PTO plan, 401K plan with company-match, company provided Employee Assistance Program.

Job Summary: Work as part of the AHR Human Resources (HR) Department team performing daily functions for assigned companies including recruiting, interviewing, hiring, onboarding and off-boarding staff, administering benefits, and leave, reviewing, tracking, documenting compliance with training and certification requirements, enforcing company policies and practices.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Recruits, interviews, and facilitates the hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions; collaborates with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings.
• Conducts or acquires background checks, employee eligibility verifications drug testing, MVRs WorkSTEPS, e-verify, including the accurate completion of all employment related paperwork.
• Implements new hire orientation and employee recognition programs.
• Handles employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff.
• May attend and participate in employee disciplinary meetings, investigation, terminations as needed.
• Performs routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs.
• Assist in maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Performs routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development.
• Assist with assigned company’s Workers Comp program including opening claims as needed, making provider designations when appropriate, maintain files, implementing modified work assignments, and implementing incident reduction programs.
• Assist with payroll preparation for assigned companies.
• Travel as needed to assigned AHR companies to carry out assigned responsibilities.
• Other duties/projects/assignments as requested by the AHR HR Manager/Director of HR/AHR Executive Team/AHR Ownership.

Education, Skill & Work Experience Requirements:

• One year of experience in previous HR position, Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business administration or related field preferred.
• Use of excellent non-verbal, verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with a diverse variety of personalities.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organization skills, attention to detail, time management skill with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytic and problem-solving skills with an ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Demonstrated ability to develop HR staff members while providing both positional and functional leadership.
• Thorough knowledge of employment related laws and regulations.
• Ability to ace with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.

Work Environment:

• Majority of time spent in an office setting.
• Some time spent walking in and around the properties where uneven surfaces exist.
• Frequent domestic travel.