Human Resources Business Partner

TOTE Maritime Puerto Rico LLC Job Opportunity

TOTE Maritime Puerto Rico LLC has proudly served the communities of Puerto Rico since 1985. TOTE Maritime Puerto Rico provides safe, reliable transportation for the Puerto Rico and related Caribbean trades. Their high-speed lift-on/lift-off vessels (Lo/Lo) are the world's first environmentally friendly commercial container ships and are supported by a seamless network of port facilities, operational systems and inland transportation resources.

At TOTE, it's about people. We're committed to our employees – fostering a working environment where they are respected, inspired, and recognized for doing good work.

TOTE knows that great companies are built by great people who embody our company's values and vision.

Safety - Safety & Compliance are the forefront of every decision and action we make here at TOTE.

Colleague Experience - Great companies are built by great people. We are committed to talent and leadership development opportunities throughout TOTE.

Operational Excellence - Operational excellence through continuous improvement.

Customer Experience - Committed to delivering a best-in-class customer experience with a focus on operations that prioritize value-added service, efficiency and effectiveness.

Come find out what sets TOTE apart.

• Demonstrated exposure and knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines, including labor laws and employment best practices, talent and performance management, employee relations, succession planning, talent acquisition, change management, diversity and inclusion, pay and benefits compensation, and HRIS systems.
• Identify and lead continuous improvement efforts and teams across multiple functions and locations.

• Coach leaders on performance management, employee development, succession planning, organizational effectiveness, and leadership best practices.
• Partner with leaders to identify, develop, and retain top talent through effective development planning and career conversations.
• Champion a culture of continuous feedback, accountability, recognition, and professional growth.
• Support internship, rotational, and early career development programs to strengthen future talent pipelines.

• Foster an engaging, inclusive, and high-performing culture that reflects TOTE's values.
• Promote positive employee relations and lead employee engagement initiatives, recognition programs, action planning, and retention strategies.
• Partner with leaders to proactively identify opportunities to improve the overall employee experience and culture.

• Provide expert guidance on employee relations matters while balancing business needs, legal compliance, and employee experience.
• Conduct workplace investigations and recommend appropriate resolutions consistent with company policies and employment laws.
• Partner with the HR Shared Services team to administer and support leave management processes, including ADA, FMLA, Workers' Compensation, disability accommodations, and related compliance requirements.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws while minimizing organizational risk.
• Support both internal and external audits.

• Advise and consult on organization performance management philosophy (performance correction, employee performance reviews, goal setting, development planning, etc.).
• Demonstrated experience leveraging assessment tools and selecting talent.
• Lead employee transitions such as resignations and terminations (workforce reductions, layoffs process, performance management separations, or job eliminations, etc.).
• Partner with leaders on performance improvement, corrective action, workforce transitions, reductions in force, and organizational changes.

• Participate and partner in talent acquisition for business units attending community and campus events.
• Facilitate new hire on-boarding to ensure quick and effective assimilation to the Company.
• Partner with HR Shared Services to embed programs into client groups and implement and support initiatives/services to improve the employee experience (recruitment, total rewards, HR systems, etc.).
• Coach and support hiring managers to ensure we are hiring for potential and longer term career growth.
• Utilize behavioral interview techniques and assessment tools to support effective hiring decisions.
• Collaborate on workforce planning strategies to meet evolving business needs.

• Facilitate training, feedback sessions and employee meetings (compliance training, functional and leadership development, policy changes, etc.).
• Lead and participate in cross-functional HR and business projects that support organizational priorities.
• Partner with HR Shared Services team to successfully implement enterprise HR programs and initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to simplify processes,…