Description
Long-term employment with opportunities for growth.
We offer excellent benefits from day one, including:
401(K) Retirement Saving Plan w/ Employer Match
Low-Cost Health, Dental & Vision insurance (Starting DAY ONE)
Tuition & Certification Reimbursement
Paid Time Off – (15 Days; prorated before 1st year)
Parental Leave
Paid holidays
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position is responsible for performing a variety of Human Resources functions with an emphasis on employee relations. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
GEOGRAPHIC REGION:
Please note applicants out of the geographic region for position applied will not be considered.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required
Two (2) years of experience working in a Human Resources Department handling functions in the areas of employee relations or leave management or a minimum of one (1) year of work experience in a Human Resources Department with a bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field such as Organizational Psychology.
Working knowledge of state and federal labor legislation and experience responding to employee grievances.
Ability to successfully prepare employee documentation, to include disciplinary actions and performance appraisals, within the first three months of employment upon completion of on-the-job training.
Demonstrated ability to foster positive employee engagement and partner with management to drive HR and Business initiatives.
Intermediate skills in programs such as MS Word, Excel, and Outlook. (Able to learn and work with if statements, vlookups, conditional formatting, and pivot tables).
Intermediate to advanced written and verbal communication skills in English and Spanish.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing at various levels throughout the organization and with exterior organizations, candidates, etc.
Possess organizational and time management skills with ability to prioritize and be detail oriented.
Ability to work independently with limited supervision, multitask and possess strong initiative.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with customers, vendors and fellow employees.
Ability to think logically, establish and follow procedures, instructions and make sound decisions.
Ability to exercise independent judgment within established systems and procedures.
Ability to work extended hours, holidays, and/or weekends as needed.
Must be able to obtain a TWIC card within 30 days of employment.
Preferred
Prior experience in handling performance appraisals.
Possess active HR Certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM- SCP).
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Primary
Responsible for investigating claims of harassment or other company policy violations, drafting, and addressing disciplinary actions with employees as well as reviewing disciplinary activity to track employee relations metrics such as turnover, complaints, discipline, etc.
Identifies potential employee-relations issues and makes recommendations to management.
Prepares employee separation notices and related documentation.
Coordinates and/or conducts employee-relations activities and programs including but not limited to interpretation of policies, new employee orientation, employee engagement and employee recognition programs.
Stays abreast of and changes in applicable employment laws.
Conducts stay and exit interviews, communicates findings to management.
Assists with the performance appraisal process: orientation and year-end performance evaluations.
Responds to inquiries regarding the organization’s processes, policies, procedures, and programs such as health and wellness benefits programs which include medical / dental insurance, FMLA, short / long-term disability, and 401k plans.
Serves as a back up to the Leave of Absence and Workers Compensation administrator.
Assists Managers with drafting job descriptions, completing interview feedback forms and preparing the documentation to substantiate the need for replacement of staff or requests for additional staff.
Assists employees with internal career opportunities to include the review of resumes, submitting applications and completes the selection criteria for applicants applying for internal positions for management review and approval.
Coordinates and conducts ongoing information and training sessions to develop employees and provide support and problem resolution.
Perform additional duties as assigned.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use his/her fingers.
The employee frequently is required to talk and/or hear.
The employee is interchangeably required to sit, stand and walk.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
Ability to communicate (read and write) effectively in a business environment.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:
Report safety hazards.
Immediately report incidents involving injury, illness, or property damage.
Wear protective PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) as instructed or necessary.
Comply with all company safety policies, procedures, and rules.
Refuse any unsafe task or operation.
Participate in safety meetings and training.
Be constantly aware of their personal safety and that of their coworkers.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:
Reports directly to the HR Supervisor, and indirectly to the HR Manager at Port Miami. This position does not exercise supervision over any position.
CONDITIONS:
Indoors office, controlled temperature environment.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate due to telephones and employees that approach the department.
DISCLAIMER:
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
If an applicant with a disability is unable or limited in their ability to use or access our online application center as a result of their disability, they can request reasonable accommodations by sending an email to [email protected]
The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required
Two (2) years of experience working in a Human Resources Department handling functions in the areas of employee relations or leave management or a minimum of one (1) year of work experience in a Human Resources Department with a bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field such as Organizational Psychology.
Working knowledge of state and federal labor legislation and experience responding to employee grievances.
Ability to successfully prepare employee documentation, to include disciplinary actions and performance appraisals, within the first three months of employment upon completion of on-the-job training.
Demonstrated ability to foster positive employee engagement and partner with management to drive HR and Business initiatives.
Intermediate skills in programs such as MS Word, Excel, and Outlook. (Able to learn and work with if statements, vlookups, conditional formatting, and pivot tables).
Intermediate to advanced written and verbal communication skills in English and Spanish.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing at various levels throughout the organization and with exterior organizations, candidates, etc.
Possess organizational and time management skills with ability to prioritize and be detail oriented.
Ability to work independently with limited supervision, multitask and possess strong initiative.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with customers, vendors and fellow employees.
Ability to think logically, establish and follow procedures, instructions and make sound decisions.
Ability to exercise independent judgment within established systems and procedures.
Ability to work extended hours, holidays, and/or weekends as needed.
Must be able to obtain a TWIC card within 30 days of employment.
Preferred
Prior experience in handling performance appraisals.
Possess active HR Certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM- SCP).
