Job Description

Biodiesel Las Americas has an exciting direct-hire opportunity for a highly organized and motivated human resources professional to join our growing team in Doral, FL. The ideal Human Resources Specialist will have at least two years of relevant HR experience, strong organizational skills, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. This is an excellent opportunity to get your foot in the door at a growing company with tons of growth potential!

QUALIFICATIONS

• Maintain records of personnel-related data (payroll, personal information, leaves, turnover rates etc.) in both paper and the database and ensure all employment requirements are met.
• Respond to internal and external HR related inquiries or requests and provide assistance
• Redirect HR related calls or distribute correspondence to the appropriate person of the team
• Liaise with other departments or functions (payroll, benefits etc.)
• Support the recruitment/hiring process by sourcing candidates, performing background checks, assisting in shortlisting, issuing employment contracts etc.
• Assist supervisors in performance management procedures
• Schedule meetings, interviews, HR events etc. and maintain the team’s agenda
• Coordinate training sessions and seminars
• Perform orientations, onboarding and update records with new hires
• Produce and submit reports on general HR activity
• Assist in ad-hoc HR projects, like collection of employee feedback
• Support other functions and duties as assigned
• Performs customer service functions by answering employee requests and questions
• Maintains the integrity and confidentiality of human resource files and records
• Audit personnel files to assure all forms are received and completed
• Help support new human resources policies and practices
• Acts as liaison between employee and management to answer questions or concerns regarding company policies, practices, and regulations
• Works with employees and supervisors to research and resolve employee relations issues
• Provides guidance and support to supervisors in all tasks related to performance management
• Responds to claims for unemployment insurance, including preparation of supporting documentation and managing the appeals process
• Assists with planning and execution of special events such as benefits enrollment, organization-wide meetings, employee recognition events, holiday parties, and retirement celebrations

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• BSc/BA in Business Administration or relevant field; additional education in Human Resource Management will be a plus
• Must possess at least 2+ years of experience in field in Payroll, and Human Resources Information System.
• Previous experience working with ADP System highly desired
• Strong ability in using MS Office (MS Excel and MS PowerPoint)
• Knowledge of federal and state employment laws
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to handle data with confidentiality
• Good organizational and time management skills
• Creative thinking and creative problem solving
• Thoughtful decision maker

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• None

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.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
• Ability to stand, walk and sit
• Sitting 75% of the day
• Ability to stoop, bend, kneel, or crouch
• Ability to reach with hands and arms
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Manual dexterity to input data into the computer, the calculator and operate equipment listed above
• Visual ability correctable to 20/20
• Ability to respond verbally in a clear, concise and professional manner in person and over the telephone
• Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make discriminations in sound

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
• Moderate noise level