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Human Resources Coordinator

Voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak LLC

Decatur, IL 62526 • $55000.00 to $65000.00 / hr • 9/17/2026

Human Resources , Professional

Job Description

Job Description

Join Our Team at voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak!

Embark on a rewarding career journey with voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak, North America's premier designer and manufacturer of special trackwork. With a legacy spanning 160 years, we lead the industry in shaping the future of rail solutions. As part of the voestalpine Railway Systems global network, we are committed to delivering quality products and services, including rails, turnouts, fastening systems, signaling technologies, and monitoring solutions. Operating with a presence across Canada, the US, and Mexico, we prioritize the well-being of our people, global mobility, and sustainability and innovation.

Our people are the foundation of our success. Skilled, motivated, and results-driven individuals shape our culture demonstrating our core values of Respect, Responsibility, Curiosity, Courage, Passion, and Diversity each day. This commitment is more than shared values; it extends to shared responsibilities for safety and quality, showing genuine care for one another's growth and development, a commitment to our customers, and fostering strong relationships within the Nortrak Team and with our customers.

We are currently looking for a Human Resources Coordinator to join our team in Decatur, Illinois.

PURPOSE OF POSITION

This role will coordinate and support all HR activities associated with the employee lifecycle including recruitment, onboarding, training management and offboarding. This position will also be responsible for coordinating all aspects of our safety program.

TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES

SAFETY:

  • Coordinates all safety initiatives and maintains safety records.
  • Champions and promotes our safety culture with all employees.

QUALITY:

  • Maintains accurate and complete safety and HR records pursuant to specified guidelines.
  • Maintains HR data in HRIS system for all employees accurately and efficiently.

ON-TIME DELIVERY:

  • Consistently meets scheduled commitments and accurate processing of payroll, benefits, attendance program, data entry and compliance with policies and procedures.
  • Coordinate the employee review process according to required timelines.
  • Ensures accurate and timely compliance with all regulations. (e.g. HIPAA, FMLA, OSHA, and all applicable employment law).

COST:

  • Exercises good judgement with regards to cost control for all purchasing decisions assigned.
  • Liaises with vendor and employees regarding disability claims administration.

PEOPLE:

  • Support employee relations through administration of employee programs and policies and planning and coordinating Company/employee events.
  • Answer employee questions related to policies and benefits.
  • Coordinates training and safety activities including scheduling of training, special events and record keeping.

ENVIRONMENTAL:

  • Adhere to Nortrak's Environmental Procedures, Practices and Policies.

RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION:

  • Leads the recruitment and selection process to fill open positions.

ONBOARDING AND TRAINING & DEVEOPMENT MANAGEMENT:

  • Support the onboarding process for all new employees to ensure tools are effectively utilized by managers/supervisors to achieve a successful onboarding process for new employees.

TERMINATION AND OFFBOARDING:

  • Complete the exit interview process.
  • Process terminations according to company policies and procedures.

QUALITIFCATIONS:

EDUCATION:

  • Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in human resources or other related fields is preferred.

FIELD OF EXPERIENCE:

  • 3 to 5 years of relevant HR experience.
  • Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong attention to detail and time management skills.
  • Experience in administering and communicating benefit programs.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • Experience with ADP HRIS and Krono’s software is preferred.

PHYSCIAL DEMANDS:

  • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer; occasional standing and walking for your scheduled shift.
  • Must remain stationary for extended periods and move throughout the building to access files.
  • Must work effectively in a noisy environment.
  • Ability to lift and move equipment or objects up to 20-25 pounds occasionally.
  • Visual requirements include close, distance, color, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
  • Occasional travel required, involving walking, standing, sitting, and driving for varying durations.
  • Frequent use of hands and arms for dialing phones and using a computer mouse.

WORKING LOCATION:

\nCompany Description

voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak, with ten production facilities across Canada, US and Mexico, is North America’s leading designer and manufacturer of special trackwork for the railway industry. As the industry’s technology leader, we take pride in providing superior products, excellent customer service and unbeatable engineering design services to our customers. We are committed to bringing innovative solutions, products, and services to our customers across rail freight and transit segments.

Company Description

voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak, with ten production facilities across Canada, US and Mexico, is North America’s leading designer and manufacturer of special trackwork for the railway industry. As the industry’s technology leader, we take pride in providing superior products, excellent customer service and unbeatable engineering design services to our customers. We are committed to bringing innovative solutions, products, and services to our customers across rail freight and transit segments.