Human Resources Business Partner

Human Resources Business Partner

TOTE is dedicated, reliable and built to serve. Come join TOTE Maritime Puerto Rico LLC! TOTE Maritime Puerto Rico 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. Learn more about what makes us a great company.

Our core pillars are:

• 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.

Summary

As the Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP), you will serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders, partnering to align people strategies with business priorities. This role goes beyond traditional HR support—you'll influence organizational effectiveness, strengthen leadership capability, enhance the employee experience, and help drive business results through people.

The HRBP partners with leaders across multiple functions to provide strategic guidance on talent, organizational design, employee relations, workforce planning, change management, leadership development, and compliance while supporting a culture of safety, accountability and operational excellence. You'll leverage data and insights to identify opportunities, solve complex business challenges, and implement people strategies that support both current and future organizational needs.

This is an in office position and also includes regular visits to our terminal location as well.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Strategic Business Partnership

• Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders, providing strategic HR guidance that aligns people initiatives with business objectives.
• Partner with leadership to develop workforce plans that build organizational capability, strengthen talent pipelines, and prepare the business for future growth.
• Leverage workforce analytics and business insights to identify trends, recommend solutions, and influence decision-making.
• Support organizational change initiatives, restructures, acquisitions, and business transformations while maintaining a positive employee experience.
• 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.

Leadership Coaching & Talent Development

• 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.

Employee Experience & Culture

• 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.

Employee Relations & Compliance

• Provide expert guidance on employee relations matters while balancing business needs, legal compliance, and employee experience.
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