About the role

Port of Belize Ltd is hiring a Human Resource Assistant for its Human Resource Department in Belize City. The HR Assistant provides administrative and operational support to the department, handles HR matters for assigned departments, and must be knowledgeable of all HR policies and procedures. The port is looking for a motivated, organised and detail-oriented person with strong communication and administrative skills who can maintain confidentiality and work effectively with employees.

Responsibilities

Manage human resource matters for assigned departments
Conduct employee orientation and onboarding sessions
Maintain and distribute employee information, including policies, procedures and HR communications
Prepare employee evaluations and performance reports after probationary periods
Maintain personnel files and staff records in BambooHR
Prepare job vacancy advertisements, application packages and interview documentation
Process vacation grants, job letters, Social Security and insurance claims
Prepare final benefits for employee separations
Prepare monthly reports and meeting minutes
Coordinate internal HR events such as staff meetings, training sessions, workshops and wellness activities
Provide clerical and administrative support to the Office of the Human Resource Manager
Assist with revising job descriptions and drafting HR policies
Assist with administrative purchasing (including uniforms), school visits, exemption letters, bond system monitoring, and HR matters relating to stevedores