HR Business Partner - Fleet

TOTE Services LLC; Jacksonville (FL); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

TOTE Services LLC is seeking an experienced Human Resources Business Partner for Fleet to guide HR strategy and operations across our managed fleet. You will collaborate with vessel and shoreside leadership, lead recruitment and development, and address employee relations while ensuring regulatory compliance.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, workforce engagement, and strategic alignment with business goals across union and non-union environments.

Formación

• 5+ years of HR experience, preferably in a maritime or labor union setting.
• Strong advisory and influencing skills across all levels.
• Excellent communication skills, including presentation and facilitation.
• Proactive problem solver with a focus on organizational agility.
• Analytical mindset to interpret workforce data and inform HR strategies.
• Detail-oriented and organized, able to manage multiple priorities.
• High integrity in handling sensitive information.
• Team player who can work independently in a dynamic environment.
• Solid knowledge of employment laws at local, state, and federal levels.
• Understanding of organizational structures, job functions, and compensation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and HRIS systems.

Responsabilidades

• Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership, aligning HR initiatives with business goals.
• Lead recruitment, development, and retention efforts, including succession planning and performance management.
• Address workplace concerns, conduct investigations, and ensure compliance with laws and union agreements.
• Drive engagement, training, and development initiatives across the fleet and sites.
• Oversee onboarding, crewing, and HR policy implementation; ensure regulatory compliance.
• Analyze workforce trends and HR metrics to inform policies and processes.
• Travel ~25% to industry events and site visits to engage union and non-union employees.
• Perform other duties that support department and organizational goals.

Conocimientos

Strategic HR Leadership

Advisory & Influencing

Communication skills

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Organizational agility

Team player

Labor relations knowledge

Employment law knowledge

Educación

Bachelor's degree in HR / Business / Psychology

Advanced degree in HR / Labor Relations / Organizational Development

HR certification preferred

Herramientas

HRIS systems

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Descripción del empleo

Human Resources Business Partner - Fleet (HRBP-Fleet)

Summary

TOTE Services is a leader in maritime vessel management and operations, committed to a culture of respect, excellence, and engagement.

We are hiring a Human Resources Business Partner - Fleet (HRBP-Fleet) to support our managed fleet operations. This role provides HR guidance, analyzes workforce data, resolves employee issues, and aligns HR practices with business goals. Reporting to the Director of Human Resources, the HRBP-Fleet works closely with vessel and shoreside leadership to enhance the mariner experience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Strategic HR Leadership: Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership, aligning HR initiatives with business goals to enhance workforce engagement, operational efficiency, and business growth.
• Talent Strategy & Development: Lead recruitment, development, and retention efforts, including succession planning, performance management, and professional development, with a focus on the maritime sector.
• Employee Relations & Compliance: Address workplace concerns, conduct investigations, and ensure compliance with labor laws, collective bargaining agreements, and regulations.
• Workforce Engagement & Culture: Drive employee engagement, training, and development initiatives to foster a positive, welcoming, and growth-oriented workplace. Routinely visit operational vessels and sites to engage with union and non-union employees, fostering a respectful and collaborative work environment.
• Operational HR Oversight: Manage onboarding, crewing, disability claims, and HR policy implementation while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and associated workplace programs.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Analyze workforce trends and HR metrics to inform policies, improve processes, and support long-term organizational objectives.
• Travel on average 25% to attend industry/recruitment events and visit employee places of work to include operational units to interact with union and non-union employees and build a positive/respectful work environment/culture.
• Perform other duties as assigned that align with the overall objectives of the role and support departmental and organizational needs.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of HR experience, preferably in a maritime or labor union setting.
• Strong advisory and influencing skills across all levels.
• Excellent communication skills, including presentation and facilitation.
• Proactive problem solver with a focus on organizational agility.
• Analytical mindset to interpret workforce data and inform HR strategies.
• Detail-oriented and organized, able to manage multiple priorities.
• High integrity in handling sensitive information.
• Team player who can work independently in a dynamic environment.
• Solid knowledge of employment laws at local, state, and federal levels.
• Understanding of organizational structures, job functions, and compensation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and HRIS systems.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology or related field.
• Advanced degree in Human Resources, Labor Relations, Business, Organizational Development preferred.
• HR certification preferred.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen. The employee frequently is required to sit and use hands to operate computer controls, calculators, and telephones. The employee is required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms, and routinely visit and perform duties at a marine terminal or aboard a commercial vessel.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision to review reports and the ability to adjust focus to computer terminal.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Equal Opportunity Employer

TOTE Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Affinity Action and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We are committed to a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin disability, or status as a protected veteran. TOTE Services is a drug-free employer and a participant of the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.