HR Generalist - Nicholasville, KY

R.J. Corman Railroad Group•Nicholasville, KY

34d•Onsite

About The Position

R. J. Corman Railroad Group is seeking an HR Generalist to join our People Services team in Nicholasville, KY. Accountability: The HR Generalist plays a key role in supporting day-to-day HR operations. This position is hands-on and service-oriented with responsibilities spanning HR administrative work, recruiting support, and cross-training across core HR functions. The HR Generalist regularly interacts with candidates, employees, and leaders at all levels, helping ensure a positive and consistent employee experience. The HR Generalist must be organized, adaptable, and able to balance administrative work with people-focused interactions.

Requirements

1-3+ years of experience in HR, recruiting, or administrative support.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills.
High level of discretion and ability to handle confidential information appropriately.
Experience working with HRIS and ATS (UKG a plus)
General knowledge of HR policies, practices, and employment laws (federal, state, and local)
Experience preparing reports or working with HR data

Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day administrative support for People Services department, ensuring accuracy, organization, and confidentiality.
Manage the HR inbox and respond to routine employee and manager inquiries in a timely, professional manner.
Assist with onboarding processes, including new hire paperwork, system entry, and coordination of orientation activities.
Support compliance efforts such as I-9 audits, file audits, policy updates, and learning management system (LMS) tracking.
Prepare, track, and compile HR reports and metrics.
Maintain accurate data within HRIS, ATS, and related systems.
Support ad hoc reporting and data requests for People Services and leadership.
Coordinate recruiting activities for hourly and/or professional roles, include job postings, candidate screening, interview scheduling, and offer letter preparation.
Crosstrain across multiple People Services functions to provide backup support and ensure continuity of operations.
Partner with team members to support ongoing departmental initiatives, process improvements, and special projects.
Build effective working relationships with employees, leaders, and stakeholders.