Human Resources Generalist

VIWMA (Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority); Charlotte Amalie (United States Virgin Islands); On-site; USD 55,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) invites applications for a Human Resources Generalist based in St. Thomas/St. Croix.

The role covers employment, compensation, labor relations, benefits, safety and training and development, with support to the Director of Human Resources. You will provide strategic HR leadership across employee relations, benefits and compliance, participate in recruitment, onboarding and performance management, and help maintain HR records and budgeting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources Management or closely related field; three (3) years of professional HR experience.
• High School Diploma with eight (8) years of professional HR experience.
• HRCI Certified Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or SCP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administers and coordinates HR plans and procedures for Authority’s personnel.
• Provides comprehensive administrative support to the Director of Human Resources.
• Ensures Authority compliance with all applicable collective bargaining agreements.
• Investigates problems such as working conditions, disciplinary actions and grievances; provides guidance for resolution.
• Prepares and maintains organizational charts and staff directory; monitors training and development.
• Assists with recruitment, screenings, interviews, background checks and I-9 verification.
• Maintains HR Information System records and personnel budget.
• Represents Authority at job fairs and meetings as required.

Skills

Employee relations

Benefits administration

Compensation administration

Training & development

Workplace safety

HR compliance

Recruiting

Onboarding

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources Management

High School Diploma with 8 years HR experience

Job description

Job Vacancy Announcement

Human Resources Generalist

St. Thomas/St. Croix

SALARY: $61,606.29

PH: 340.715.9100 | FX: 340.777.3284

Kingshill, VI 00850 - 9887

PH: 340.712.4962 | FX: 340.719.1835

St. John, VI 00830

PH: 340.715.9100 | FX: 340.777.3284

The employee in this position is responsible for all human resources activities for the Authority, to include employment, compensation, labor relations, benefits, workplace safety and training and development; and provides administrative support to the Director of Human Resources.

As a member of the Human Resources team, the employee in the position will also provide strategic Human Resources leadership in other HR functions, such as employee relations, benefits and compensation administration, policies, procedures and regulatory compliance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Administers and coordinates varies human resources plans and procedures for Authority’s personnel; assist in the development and implementation of personnel policies and procedures.
• Provides comprehensive administrative support to the Director of Human Resources.
• Ensures that the Authority is in compliance with all applicable collective bargaining agreements.
• Investigates problems, such as, working conditions, disciplinary actions, and employee grievances and appeals. Provides guidance and recommendations for problems resolution to management and staff.
• Prepares and maintains the Authority’s organizational charts and assist with the preparation of the staff directory.
• Recommends, development and schedules training and development programs, and monitor the training and development of staff.

PH: 340.715.9100 | FX: 340.777.3284

Kingshill, VI 00850 - 9887

PH: 340.712.4962 | FX: 340.719.1835

St. John, VI 00830

PH: 340.715.9100 | FX: 340.777.3284

• Provides advice, assistance and follow-up on the Authority’s policies, procedures and documentation.
• Prepares, revises and maintains as necessary, the employee handbook and policies and procedures manual.
• Monitors the performance management system and revise as necessary.
• Records and compiles statistical reports concerning recruitment, interviews, hires, transfers, promotions, terminations, employee turnover, performance appraisals, and grievances.
• Works with Union representatives to resolve grievances and labor relations issues.
• Evaluates or reviews documentation of performance of all employees, effectively recommending promotions, termination, disciplinary action or commendatory action.
• Administrator and explain benefits to employee and serve as liaison between the employees and Group Health Insurance.
• Maintains Human Resources Information System records and manual filing systems.
• Conducts exits interviews with staff determine if corrective action is needed to
• Conducts employee meetings and briefing to keep staff aware of new programs, changes and other significant matters.
• Assists with the recruitment of qualified candidates, to include screening resumes and applications, participating interviews, conducting employment reference and background checks, and verify all employment documents, such as the I-9
• Assists in evaluation of reports, decisions, and results of department in relation to established goals. Recommend new approaches, polices and procedures to efforts continual improvement in efficiency of the Division of Human Resources.
• Assists with the preparation and maintenance the Authority’s personnel budget.
• Assists with the coordination employee activities, such as Employee On Boarding, Recognition programs, and any other employee activity.
• Represents the Authority at job fairs, meetings, and any other event as required.
• Assists the Director of Human Resources with various research projects and/or special projects.
• Performs other related Human Resources duties as assigned.

PH: 340.715.9100 | FX: 340.777.3284

Kingshill, VI 00850 - 9887

PH: 340.712.4962 | FX: 340.719.1835

St. John, VI 00830

PH: 340.715.9100 | FX: 340.777.3284

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources Management, Psychology, Business or a closely related field from an accredited college or university and three (3) years of professional Human Resources experience.
• High School Diploma from an Accredited School with eight (8) years of professional experience in Human Resources.

OR

• HRCI Certified Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or (SCP) preferred.

Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer