HR Generalist

DB E.C.O. North America

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

DB E.C.O. North America (with “E.C.O.” representing “Engineering, Consulting and Operations") offers specialized rail and transit consultancy services to public agencies, passenger and freight railroads. DB E.C.O. North America is part of the DB E.C.O. Group and leverages Deutsche Bahn’s global expertise to advance mobility and rail transportation across the U.S. and Canada. Their cross-disciplinary team collaborates closely with clients to innovate their portfolios and elevate business performance. With a focus on sustainability, safety, and operational excellence, they strive to enhance the customer experience, increase rail usage, and “Transform The Future Of Mobility.” As our HR Generalist, you’ll collaborate with leaders across the business to deliver impactful learning and development solutions, elevate people excellence, and help scale our high-performing culture as we expand. Join us in revolutionizing mobility in North America!

Requirements

Bachelor´s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field
6-8 years of HR experience, preferably in a learning & development or generalist role
Strong knowledge of U.S. employment law, HR best practices, immigration/mobility program, and organizational development
Proficiency with HRIS and Microsoft Office Suite; ADP experience preferred
Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Proactive, adaptable, innovative and solutions-oriented mindset
Ability to work under pressure
Willingness to travel

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and manage a company-wide Learning & Development program
Serve as a liaison between HR and business units to ensure alignment of HR strategies with organization goals
Assist with benefits administration, including enrollments and changes
Ensure compliance and reporting with federal, state, and local employment laws
Partner with managers to identify training needs and support employee development initiatives
Develop, implement, and maintain HR policies and procedures in compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws
Prepare and analyze HR reports and people metrics for leadership
Support compensation reviews
Address employee relations matters and support resolution processes
Support immigration/mobility program, recruitment and onboarding initiatives, as needed
Contribute to ad-hoc HR initiatives, including employee engagement programs and continuous improvement initiatives
Other duties may be assigned based on business needs

Benefits

Medical Insurance: Multiple options - Low to High Deductible plans
Dental & Vision
Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts
Life & AD&D Insurance, Short-term, and Long-term Disability: Company-paid
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their household members
Commuter Benefits: Use tax-free money to pay for eligible transit and parking expenses (Train, subway, bus, ferry, parking).
Parental Paid Leave
Supplemental Coverage: Optional accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity plans with wellness benefits.
Retirement Savings (401k): Pre-tax or Roth contributions with company match
Vacation & Holidays: Competitive time off plus 11 paid company holidays
Basic Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Dependent Life Insurance, Long‑Term Disability, extended Health and Dental coverage, and access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) (Canada)
Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with company contribution (Canada)
Competitive vacation time along with 11 paid company holidays (Canada)