Human Resources Assistant (HR Generalist Development Program)
Are you interested in building a career in Human Resources rather than simply working in an administrative support role?
This position is part of our Human Resources succession planning strategy and is designed to develop future HR Generalists. Successful candidates will participate in a structured development program with the expectation of progressing into an HR Generalist role upon successful completion of established training, competency, and performance milestones.
This is an ideal role for individuals who enjoy helping people, building relationships, solving problems, and developing professional HR skills in a mission-driven organization.
What Makes This Opportunity Different?
- Hands-on experience across all areas of Human Resources
- Mentorship from HR leadership
- Exposure to employee relations, recruitment, benefits, engagement, compliance, and workforce planning
- Opportunity for career advancement within Human Resources
- Work that makes a meaningful impact on employees and the communities we serve
What You'll Do
You will gain experience supporting employees throughout the entire employee lifecycle, including:
- Recruiting and onboarding new employees
- Conducting new hire orientation
- Maintaining employee records and HR systems
- Assisting with employee benefits
- Supporting employee recognition and engagement initiatives
- Coordinating employee offboarding activities
- Answering employee HR questions
- Supporting compliance and training programs
- Building relationships with employees and managers across multiple locations
Who We're Looking For
You may be a great fit if you:
- Want to build a long-term career in Human Resources
- Enjoy helping people and providing excellent customer service
- Are highly organized and detail-oriented
- Enjoy learning new skills and taking on new challenges
- Have strong communication and problem-solving abilities
- Thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required (GED, HiSET, or other recognized high school equivalency credential accepted). Associate's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or a related field preferred.
- One year of administrative, customer service, healthcare, or office experience.
- Strong computer and communication skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism
- Must have valid driver's license and reliable transportation
- Travel is required. Must be able to travel to Galesburg and other organizational locations for training, meetings, onboarding activities, cross-coverage, and professional development. Travel is expected as part of the HR Generalist Development Program. Estimated travel is approximately 5-10%.
Career Growth Path
This position is part of our Human Resources talent development strategy.
Build your future in HR while making a difference in the lives of others.
Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent, including GED, HiSET, or another recognized equivalency credential
- Associate's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or a related field
- One year of administrative, customer service, healthcare, or office experience
- Strong computer skills
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism
- Valid driver's license
- Reliable transportation
- Ability to travel approximately 5-10% to Galesburg and other organizational locations
What We Do
Bridgeway is one of the country's largest specialty transportation and logistics providers, solving the toughest transport problems for critical industries including energy, infrastructure, and manufacturing. Leveraging a network of over 100,000 carriers and handling over 500,000 loads annually, Bridgeway provides a purpose-built platform of people, assets, and technology to move specialty freight vital to the national economy.
