HR Generalist: Employee Relations & Investigations

Seaboard Marine; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with Employer Match

Medical, Dental & Vision insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Life Insurance

Supplemental Medical Coverage

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Seaboard Marine is seeking an HR Generalist to manage employee relations, investigations, and compliance. The role emphasizes coaching managers, handling disciplinary actions, and supporting performance management in a dynamic workplace.

This position requires at least 2 years of HR experience, strong knowledge of employment laws, and bilingual English/Spanish communication. Office-based role with responsibilities spanning benefits, workers’ comp, and recruitment support.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years HR experience with focus on Employee Relations, including progressive discipline, performance management, workplace investigations, and coaching.
• Working knowledge of employment laws at local, state, and federal levels and applying them to employee relations decisions.
• Experience drafting and reviewing employee relations documentation (disciplinary actions, PIPs, investigation summaries) with accuracy and consistency.
• Ability to partner with management to drive HR and business initiatives.
• Proficiency in MS Word and Outlook; strong Excel skills including IF, VLOOKUP, COUNTIFS, Pivot Tables, and reporting.
• Bilingual English/Spanish written and verbal communication at advanced business level.

Responsibilities

• Manage full lifecycle of employee relations matters, including disciplinary actions, performance evaluations, coaching, and policy consistency.
• Perform investigations related to discrimination and harassment, ensuring compliance with Title VII and EEOC guidelines.
• Support separations, including documentation, termination processes, and exit interviews.
• Handle employee concerns with timely, fair, and consistent resolution per company policies.
• Assist with HR programs including benefits coordination, workers’ compensation, and recruitment support.
• Track turnover, complaints, discipline, and other employee relations metrics and report findings.
• Collaborate with HR leadership on high-risk matters and ensure proper documentation.
• Support audits, policy updates, and compliance with employment laws.
• Stay informed about changes in applicable employment laws.

Skills

Employee Relations

Performance Management

Workplace Investigations

Coaching

HR Compliance

MS Word

Outlook

Excel

Spanish

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in HR

SHRM Certification (PHR/SPHR/GPHR)

Tools

HRIS

MS Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables)

Job description

Seaboard Marine is seeking an HR Generalist to manage employee relations, investigations, and compliance. The role emphasizes coaching managers, handling disciplinary actions, and supporting performance management in a dynamic workplace.

This position requires at least 2 years of HR experience, strong knowledge of employment laws, and bilingual English/Spanish communication. Office-based role with responsibilities spanning benefits, workers’ comp, and recruitment support.