HR Generalist

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.”Job Summary: 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!Tasks & Responsibilities:Design, implement, and manage a company-wide Learning & Development programServe as a liaison between HR and business units to ensure alignment of HR strategies with organization goalsAssist with benefits administration, including enrollments and changesEnsure compliance and reporting with federal, state, and local employment lawsPartner with managers to identify training needs and support employee development initiativesDevelop, implement, and maintain HR policies and procedures in compliance with federal, state, and local employment lawsPrepare and analyze HR reports and people metrics for leadershipSupport compensation reviewsAddress employee relations matters and support resolution processesSupport immigration/mobility program, recruitment and onboarding initiatives, as neededContribute to ad-hoc HR initiatives, including employee engagement programs and continuous improvement initiativesOther duties may be assigned based on business needsRequirements:Bachelor´s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field6-8 years of HR experience, preferably in a learning & development or generalist roleStrong knowledge of U.S. employment law, HR best practices, immigration/mobility program, and organizational developmentProficiency with HRIS and Microsoft Office Suite; ADP experience preferredExceptional organizational skills and attention to detailAbility to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalismExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsProactive, adaptable, innovative and solutions-oriented mindsetAbility to work under pressureWillingness to travelWorking Conditions and Travel:You may work from your home office and/or a well-lit, heated and air-conditioned indoor office setting with adequate ventilation. Minimal overnight travel by land and air.Physical Requirements, with or without a reasonable accommodation:Ability to work at a computer workstation for periods up to 4 hours at a timeAbility to speak on the telephone for a total of up to 3 hours per dayAbility to sit for up to 3 hours without breaks at meetingsAbility to walk and stand for up to 4 hours without breaks at program site visits and meetingsWe offer an annual gross salary between $80,000 - $90,000 + bonus for full-time employment, depending on professional qualifications and experience.Quick overview of our U.S. Health & Wellness Benefits:Medical Insurance: Multiple options - Low to High Deductible plansDental & VisionHealth Savings & Flexible Spending AccountsLife & AD&D Insurance, Short-term, and Long-term Disability: Company-paidEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their household membersCommuter Benefits: Use tax-free money to pay for eligible transit and parking expenses (Train, subway, bus, ferry, parking).Parental Paid LeaveSupplemental Coverage: Optional accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity plans with wellness benefits.Retirement Savings (401k): Pre-tax or Roth contributions with company matchVacation & Holidays: Competitive time off plus 11 paid company holidaysDB E.C.O North America, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements. DB E.C.O North America, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. For California applicants: We follow the California Fair Chance Act, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and/or Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring. As is the case for applicants in any jurisdiction, you do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After providing a conditional offer and conducting a background check, we will consider hiring any qualified individual with arrest or conviction records in ac