Genesee & Wyoming Inc. · 10 hours ago
Human Resources Specialist
West Henrietta, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expGenesee & Wyoming Inc. is seeking a Human Resources Specialist to provide administrative support to Field HR managers and the Corporate Benefits Team. The role involves data entry in the HRIS system, report assembly, and assisting employees with benefit-related inquiries.
Freight ServiceRailroadTransportation
Responsibilities
Perform data entry and verification in the HRIS system, updating various items such as address changes, data input for new hires, terminations, training, benefit changes, deductions, etc
Assemble reports, compile data, and summarize records/reports manually or using basic computer programs; be responsible for maintenance of the HRIS and payroll systems
Provide clerical support related to employee benefit communications
Assist employees with benefit questions, completing forms, and other similar situations as they arise
Respond within twenty-four hours to routine questions from the field
Assist if needed in processing requests to assist in the administration of required regulatory policies such as FMLA, FELA, COBRA, and company-administered policies such as relocation
Assist with other projects and perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Familiarity with regulations pertaining to regulatory policies such as FMLA, FELA, and COBRA
One to two years of experience in the field of human resources
Proficiency in HRIS system and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and Outlook)
Strong organization skills and attention to detail
Ability to work independently
Excellent oral and written communications skills
Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Company
Genesee & Wyoming Inc.
G&W owns or leases more than 100 freight railroads throughout North America with 4,000 employees serving 2,000 customers over more than 13,000 track miles.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4.3B2024-04-19Debt Financing· $4B
2020-08-03Post Ipo Equity· $10M
2019-07-01Acquired
Leadership Team
Thomas D. Savage
Chief Financial Officer
Michael E. Williams
Vice President of Corporate Communications
Recent News
2025-11-11
2025-09-27
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