People Partner

APM Terminals; Hopedale (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

APM Terminals is seeking an experienced HR professional in Hopedale, Massachusetts. The successful candidate will be responsible for handling all employee-related issues, ensuring compliance with HR policies, and managing performance management processes. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and 7-10 years of related HR experience.

The role offers a robust benefits package, including medical coverage and a 401(k) plan. We welcome applicants who are bilingual in Spanish and have a certification in Human Resources.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with extensive HR experience required.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
• HR certification is highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for all employee-related issues.
• Conduct employee investigations and make recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with wage/hour laws.

Skills

Bilingual in Spanish

7-10 years related experience

Human Resources certification (PHR/SPHR)

Education

Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university

Job description

Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for all employee‑related issues, including harassment, wage & hour concerns, leaves of absence, injuries, onboarding, terminations, attendance, investigations, and disciplinary actions.
• Conduct employee investigations, gather witness statements, and make recommendations regarding next steps.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal wage/hour laws, signage, postings, etc.
• Assist with implementation of department and company goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
• Manage company‑wide performance management process, including Performance Improvement Plans and corrective actions.
• Provide support and coaching to managers on employee‑related issues.
• Work with facility leaders to strategically manage headcount and temporary staffing needs.
• Assist with creating and implementing HR‑focused and company‑based policies and procedures.
• Assist managers with termination paperwork, exit interviews, and the off‑boarding process.
• Participate in unemployment, wage/hour, and EEOC hearings.
• Assist with company‑wide harassment and employee development training programs.
• Manage and conduct appropriate audits to ensure data integrity.
• Create and assist in the evaluation of reports.
• Assist with keeping organization charts current.
• Advise employees and management on interpretation of human resources policies, programs, procedures, and applicable laws and regulations.
• Perform tasks and duties of a strategic nature and scope as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from a four‑year college or university with 7‑10 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Human Resources certification (PHR/SPHR) highly desired.
• Bilingual in Spanish.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision coverage.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid Time Off.
• Flexible work schedules (when possible).
• And more.

Pay Range

$85,000.00 - $95,000.00*

*The above-stated pay range is the anticipated starting salary range for the position. The company may adjust this range in light of prevailing market conditions and other factors such as location. The company will work directly with the selected candidate(s) on the final starting salary in accordance with all applicable laws.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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