Skip to main contentA logo with &quat;the muse&quat; in dark blue text.

Human Resources Operations Coordinator

AT CN
CN

Human Resources Operations Coordinator

Homewood, IL

At CN, every day brings new and exciting challenges. You can expect an interesting environment where you are part of making sure our business is running optimally and safely-helping keep the economy on track. We provide the kind of paid training and opportunities that long-term careers are built on and we recognize hard workers who strive to make a difference. You will be able to thrive in our close-knit, safety-focused culture working together as ONE TEAM. The careers we offer are meaningful because the work we do matters.
Join us!

Job Summary

The Human Resources Operations Coordinator is responsible for delivering exceptional service to CN employees and leaders. The role operates in a high-volume contact centre environment with a focus on service delivery excellence as well as responding to customer inquiries related to policies, programs and processes covering a wide spectrum of Human Resources (HR) topics. The role is accountable for ensuring employee data integrity, entering master data changes and completing all management staffing actions across CN. Moreover, the incumbent provides support to HR Centers of Excellence by completing tasks such as employee record requests, recruitment activities, HR invoice processing.

Want more jobs like this?

Get jobs in Homewood, IL delivered to your inbox every week.

By signing up, you agree to our Terms of Service & Privacy Policy.


Main Responsibilities

Employee Master Data

• Responsible for all management staff actions
• Ensure standard operating procedures
• Participate in data cleanup activities
• Support data quality and security audit
• Identify security weaknesses
• Participate in training activities
• Participate in establishing and optimizing processes, procedures and standards

Service Centres

• Respond to employee and leader inquiries using an omni-channel strategy
• Leverage case management software
• Investigate employee concerns by collaborating with other HR team members, focusing on timely and accurate resolution of issues
• Act as a first point of contact for employee inquiries regarding manual and technology-enabled HR business processes
• Develop and maintain productive relationships with team members and other HR and non-HR (e.g., Payroll) stakeholders
• Leverage relationships to collaborate on complex inquiries ensuring service quality and accuracy
• Participate in establishing and optimizing processes, procedures, and standards

Centre of Excellence Supporting Activities

• Support candidates with the completion of the background check
• Support employees with the Onboarding process
• Assist with the booking of interviews
• Prepare and complete employee record requests
• Payout of employee referral program
• Process HR internal invoices
• Complete various tasks for the Centre of Excellence including but not limited to, benefits, pension, learning, recruiting, wellness initiatives and recognition program
• Contribute to establishing and optimizing processes, procedures, and standards in the various Centre of Excellence
• Participate in various ad-hoc projects

Working Conditions

The role has standard working conditions in an office environment with a regular workweek from Monday to Friday. Due to the nature of the role, the incumbent must be able to meet tight deadlines, handle pressure, and stress. This is a results-based working environment where performance is monitored and measured based on case resolution quality and quantity.

Requirements

Experience

Customer Service and Human Resources
• Minimum 1 to 3 years of customer service experience
o Minimum 1 to 3 year working with Systems, Applications and Products (SAP)
o Previous HR experience
o Previous high-volume contact centre experience

Any experience for these above would be considered as an asset

Education/Certification/Designation

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration with a specialization in Human Resources, or equivalent
• Chartered Professionals in Human Resources (CPHR) or in the process of becoming certified

Any designation for these above would be considered as an asset

Competencies

• Demonstrates active listening
• Solves problems to create value
• Applies critical thinking
• Collaborates with others and shares information
• Communicates with impact
• Demonstrates agility

Technical Skills/Knowledge

• Knowledge and experience with case management systems and processes such as Service Now
• Knowledge and experience with HCM such as SuccessFactors
• Knowledge and experience with SAP HR ECC
• General knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Fluently bilingual both written and verbal (English, French)

• Knowledge of accounting
Any knowledge for any of the above would be considered as an asset
About CN
CN is a world-class transportation leader and trade-enabler. Essential to the economy, to the customers, and to the communities it serves, CN safely transports more than 300 million tons of natural resources, manufactured products, and finished goods throughout North America every year. As the only railroad connecting Canada's Eastern and Western coasts with the Southern tip of the U.S. through a 19,500 mile rail network, CN and its affiliates have been contributing to community prosperity and sustainable trade since 1919. CN is committed to programs supporting social responsibility and environmental stewardship. At CN, we work as ONE TEAM, focused on safety, sustainability and our customers, providing operational and supply chain excellence to deliver results

CN is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to fill vacant positions with qualified candidates without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability, assuming an individual can perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation. Only qualified candidates under consideration will be contacted. Please monitor your email on a regular basis, as communication is primarily made through email.

Client-provided location(s): Homewood, IL, USA
Job ID: CN-14736
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Sabbatical
    • Leave of Absence
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Pension
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

Company Videos

Hear directly from employees about what it is like to work at CN.