Posted 10/29/09

TITLE: Employee Relations Manager
LOCATION: Miami, FL
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-Time

The Employee Relations Manager is a tactical HR partner, responsible for providing dedicated HR consultation and support to the Miami office Corporate and Warehouse Distribution Center employees.

• Manages processes to support HR strategies and global HR initiatives
• Manages payroll process, including data entry, processing of exceptions, reporting, etc
• Benefits Administration: Responsible for new hire benefits entry, and day to day maintenance of current employee status of benefits, Cobra Administration, etc
• Responsible for recordkeeping, department filings and SOX compliance
• Manages Leave of Absence and Workers Compensation Processes, including data entry, processing related payroll transactions, reporting, etc
• Manage Miami office open requisitions and job postings; pre-screens candidates and facilitates recruitment processes
• Processes new hire paperwork, including drug screens and background checks; provides New Hire Orientation

• Abilily to mediate between employees during conflict resolution
• Advanced ability to communicate with employees at all levels (both verbal and written communication skills)
• Must be fluent in English and Spanish
• Previous experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment is ideal
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word and Power Point

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:

• HR Generalist
• HR Degree and/or equivalent / HR Certification desirable
• 3 to 5 Years experience at a management/supervisor level, including employee and labor relations, staffing, policy input/development, benefits, and problem/conflict resolution
• Payroll systems such as Kronos
• Strong Knowledge of labor laws; especially Florida Labor law, including AAP, ADA, FMLA, EEO, ETC

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 "Employee Relations Manager" 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.