Human Resources Generalist

**OUR COMPANY**

GATX Corporation, founded in 1898, is the leading global railcar lessor. Our competitive advantage is our full-service leasing business model, including a world-class railcar maintenance network. One of 8 maintenance facilities across North America, our Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan Service Center provides a full array of services, including repairing, qualifying, painting, cleaning, and blasting railcars. GATX searches for extraordinary individuals who are creative, intuitive, driven, intellectually curious, and eager to join a dynamic organization where high-quality work, collaboration, and dedication are vital parts of our corporate culture.

**POSITION PURPOSE**

Reporting to the Sr. HR Manager - Operations, the Human Resources Generalist supports the planning and delivery of organizational Human Resources (HR) initiatives in the areas of employee and labor relations, policy and procedure development, performance management, and training, that support the Company’s business objectives and strategies for the Moose Jaw Service Center. This position gives support and guidance to facility personnel in all aspects of the human resources function. Ensures that plans and objectives are clearly communicated, fair and competitive, and in compliance with federal and provincial laws. Handles administrative responsibilities for HR at the location.

**AT GATX WE TAKE CARE OF OUR PEOPLE**
- Competitive salaries and growth opportunities
- Yearly bonus - 7.5% of your salary
- Good working environment, stability and a good work/life balance
- Fringe Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance) at zero cost to the employee and their eligible dependents
- Retirement Saving (RRSP) and Profit Sharing
- Paid Sick leave and paid vacation
- Continuous training and development

KEY ACTIVITIES:
**1- Labor and Employee Relations**
- With guidance from the Sr. HR Manager, manages the relationship with the local union. First point of contact for employee relations issues. Involvement includes: problem solution and avoidance, and counseling the staff and supervisors on all labor-related matters.
- Assists with investigations of complaints regarding grievances and breaches of company policies.
- Assists in providing guidance on the collective bargaining agreement, plant rules, and attendance policy.
- Promote positive employee relations company-wide, ensuring fair and equitable treatment for all employees.
- Administer provisions of company policies and guidelines; counsel management to ensure compliance.
- Manage the separation process, including conducting exit interviews to determine the underlying reasons for termination of employment, drafting separation letters, and ensuring communication of final pay/final work data to other HR/Operations functions.

**2- Talent and Performance Management/ Organizational Development**
- Assist with management of programs that ensure professional development of employees across the organization.
- Provide support for initiatives that promote employee engagement and diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Develop and maintain professional relationships with university and community college placement offices as a source to generate qualified applicants.
- In consultation with Sr. HR Manager, prepare offer letters and make offers of employment.
- Partner with the Service Center Manager, hiring managers, and Talent, Learning & Development to manage the new hire onboarding process, including facilitating Learning Path supervisor and mentor activities, management reviews, and survey completion; documenting Learning Path completion through PeopleSoft data entry; and conducting HR components of Learning Paths.
- Provide support, feedback, and coaching for employees and managers with regard to jobs and performance. Partner with business leaders to provide ongoing performance management support and guidance.
- Assist in analyzing work issues, personnel placement, and other strategic issues with site managers and salaried staff. Ask pertinent questions, and offer alternative solutions.
- Assist in the development and implementation of training initiatives, policies and procedures that support the business.

**3- Administration / MRU (Mobile Repair Unit) / Payroll Support**
- Serves as back-up and assists Office Supervisor with all aspects of creating / maintaining / closing car files for the Moose Jaw Service Center and MRU involving: car file creation; opening work orders; printing/adding required paperwork from all systems; preparing binders;

**4- Operational Excellence**
- Responsible for overseeing all aspects of administration for employees, employee counseling, insurance and pension coordination, recruiting and hiring, Employee Assistance program (EAP), tuition aid, time entry, etc.
- Manage and track completion of new hire performance reviews.
- Manage employee files.
- Works with Sr. HR Manager, leave coordinator and site management to manage and track all leaves of absence. 10%

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