Employee Relations Specialist

Damco Spain SL; Idaho; On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and collaborative firm in the global port industry as an Employee Relations Specialist. In this pivotal role, you will manage employee relations cases, ensuring compliance with workplace laws and fostering a positive workplace culture. Your expertise in Human Resources, particularly in Labor Relations, will be crucial as you negotiate agreements and support managers in resolving employee issues. This role offers professional development opportunities and the chance to contribute to a company that plays a significant part in global trade. If you're passionate about employee engagement and compliance, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Dynamic work environment

Competitive benefits for employees and families

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Human Resources, focusing on Labor Relations and conflict management.
• Advanced English skills required for effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Manage employee relations cases and ensure compliance with policies.
• Facilitate training and oversee staff engagement activities.

Skills

Human Resources Management

Conflict Management

Negotiation Skills

Analytical Skills

Presentation Skills

Customer Service Orientation

Discretion and Judgment

Team Leadership

Advanced English Communication

Education

College degree in Psychology

College degree in Human Resources

College degree in Business Management

Tools

Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

Microsoft Office

Workday

Job description

APM Terminals

At APM Terminals, we are leaders in the port industry and part of a global network of first-class port operators. We are dedicated to simplifying our customers' supply chains by offering comprehensive and efficient logistics solutions. We are committed to operational excellence and customer service, and we strive to be a benchmark in our industry.

As an Employee Relations Specialist, you will be responsible for managing employee relations cases and investigations and are expected to demonstrate a clear understanding of legal compliance, applicable workplace laws, regulations, and APMT/Maersk policies and procedures. Additional key components of this role include facilitating training on management and leadership topics, and coordination and oversight of staff engagement activities.

What we offer:

• Opportunity to be part of a leading company in the global port industry.
• Dynamic and collaborative work environment.
• Professional development and growth opportunities.
• Competitive benefits for our employees and their families.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure 100% compliance with the clauses of the current Collective Agreement.
• Responsible, together with the HRBP, for the negotiation process of the Collective Agreement.
• Supports in establishing a positive and engaging workplace culture by effectively facilitating and resolving employee relations matters.
• Make recommendations based on assessment of trend and root cause analysis.
• Uses metrics to highlight trends and develop strategies to foster positive employee relations.
• Leads and conducts investigations regarding potential misconduct and policy violations.
• Coordinate employee engagement champions to support the EE agenda within the different shifts.
• Identifies, analyses, and implements resolutions to complex and sensitive issues in a timely and professional manner.
• Mitigates risk by ensuring compliance with APM Terminals policies & local labour laws.
• Provide training on policies and procedures to ensure labour compliance.
• Provides day-to-day advice and counsel to managers on a wide range of employee relations issues including progressive counselling, performance management, company policies and procedures.
• Ensure all frontline managers are fully equipped to deliver the service required as leaders of people, follow up on the ones that lack the necessary skills granting them the support, recommend actions as needed.

Requirements:

• Requires a college degree in education in Psychology, Human Resources, business management.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Human Resources, especially in Labor Relations with Unions and conflict management, working with leaders, among others.
• Management of technological tools, ATS, Office; knowledge of Workday is desirable.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Must be able to prepare presentations and dashboards with concise data.
• Must be able to exercise discretion and good judgment, with an ability to understand the effect of decisions overall in the company.
• Must be able to influence other team members in a positive way and lead a department of individuals.
• Must be customer service oriented, sensitive to the needs of the departments and others.
• Advanced English communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Availability to work in the city and the port of Quetzal.

Did you read this far? We're glad to know you're interested in this opportunity.

If you meet the profile and want to be part of a company that moves more than 20% of global trade, apply now!

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