Posted 2/16/10

TITLE: HR Supervisor
DEPARTMENT: Human Resources
LOCATION: U.S. Virgin Islands
REPORTS TO: HR Manager/Director

Responsible for assisting the HR Manager/Director in overseeing and facilitating the Human Resources function on the warehouse level in-country.

• Assist HR Manager/Director in planning, organizing and controlling of all projects and activities of the department
• Administers Human Resources projects
• Implements Policies and Procedures for all warehouse personnel
• Conducts recruitment efforts for all exempt and non exempt personnel
• Organizes New Hire Orientations, drug testing, reference and background checks
• Maintains and applies Employee Handbook and Warehouse Policies and Procedures Manuals
• Establishes and maintains department records, employee files and reports
• Performs benefits administration and Workmen’s Compensation claims
• Monitor Payroll Process to ensure compliance
• Assist in facilitating all in-country employee/management trainings
• Assist in securing necessary Work Permits or Visas of incoming expatriates and employees
• Assist with annual updates of compensation programs
• Monitoring of Performance Evaluation Program
• Responsible for working with the various ministries and/or local counsel, Economic Department, Labor Department to ensure compliance
• Assist with employee incentive, moral-building events and programs

Note: These areas of experience cover all aspects of the position. No one candidate is expected to meet all the qualifications below. However, preference will be given to the candidates based on how well they meet the following qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree preferably
• Knowledge of country specific Employee/Labor Relations Rules and Regulations
• Three years of Human Resource fundamentals and employee relations
• Good interpersonal skills
• Bilingual Spanish/English a plus
• Able to travel as required

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this position. Principal duties are intended to describe those functions that are essential to the performance of this position. An incumbent must be able to perform all of the essential duties outlined above.
This position description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. An employee holding this position will be required to perform any other position-related duties as requested by management. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accomodate individuals with a disability.

Internal candidates, please submit resume to jobs@pricesmart.com or see Human Resources.

E-mail preferred. Please send resume and cover letter in Word format to: jobs@pricesmart.com. In the subject line, please indicate "HR Supervisor" and include salary requirements in the cover letter. Please note that submissions without salary requirements may not be considered. You may submit by fax to: 858-404-8818 or via US mail to:

PriceSmart, Inc.
9740 Scranton Rd., Suite 125
San Diego, CA 92121
Fax: 858-404-8818
E-mail (preferred): jobs@pricesmart.com

PriceSmart, Inc. is an at will employer and as such makes no contract for employment. This at-will employment relationship may only be altered by the President of PriceSmart, Inc. in writing.