Hr Business Partner

About the RoleThe Human Resources Business Partner will be responsible for leading the delivery of day-to day HR functions in the Panama office in order to meet our strategic goals and initiatives for employee relations, culture, and benefits.

In this role, you will partner with managers and employees, at various levels, to provide HR guidelines on a broad range of HR programs and initiatives in support of business objectives, including, but not limited to administration of policies, employee communication, developing a one-of-a-kind company culture, benefits management, and assisting the Senior Human Resources Manager.Reports toSenior HR ManagerPay ClassificationFull-TimeResponsibilitiesPromote effective employee relations across the company recommending effective practice where necessary and maintaining a highly positive employer /employee relationship within the companyReview employment agreements for all new hires to ensure proper salary bands, earnings, and bonusesReview termination agreements to ensure proper severance, termination dates, and benefits continuationReview subcontractor agreementsManage employee relationsManage PTO requests in the HRIS and ensure adherence to the PTO policyAdminister and manage all benefit enrollment and on-going maintenance including plan documents and other related documentsAssist employees with benefits related questionsOversee the onboarding and offboarding process to ensure proper documentation and procedures are followedCreate, revise, and provide guidance on policies and proceduresRevise and maintain an updated employee handbookWork with A-LIGN's GC and local attorneys on HR-related matters including working statusCompile and Analyze HR ReportsProvide HR guidance and advise leaders regarding Panama's legal and regulatory compliance requirements.Annually plan and review merit bonus processAttend and participate in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigationsProvide day-to-day performance management guidance to employeesMaintain up-to-date knowledge of Panama's employment law and compliance requirementsManage, own and maintain all communication and records required by Panamanian lawManage the full performance management cycle, including probation and performance improvement plans and appraisals.Complete exit interviewsAssist the events team with planning internal events such as town hallsPromote alignment and collaboration across the organization and demonstrate consistent messagingCoach managers on how to effectively manage people and teams.Use data to measure success: learn, iterate, and improve; analyze trends and develop proactive actions to further support business objectivesTravel to the Ministry of Labor to submit documentation in person regularlyOther tasks as assigned by the Sr.

Human Resources Manager and executivesMinimum QualificationsEXPERIENCE3 - 5 years of experience in the HR fieldBroad knowledge and experience in employment law, compensation, organizational planning, organization development, employee relations, training and developmentAdvanced knowledge of MS Office (e.g., Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel)Experience using an HRIS systemDemonstrate competence in the various HR functional areas, especially employee relations employee engagement and change managementExperience interpreting and applying Panamanian laws and regulations in a workplace environmentSKILLSAbility to meet deadlines with a high degree of motivationThrives in a fast-paced environmentAbility to work individually as well as collaborativelyDemonstrate capabilities with moderate supervisionSound judgment in handling confidential, legal, or sensitive informationStrong interpersonal skills with a service-oriented mindset who can work well within a team as well as independentlyMust be detail oriented and organized in completing tasksMust be proactive, anticipate roadblocks, and offer solutionsAbility to utilize the Microsoft Office suite including Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and ExcelAbility to effectively utilize an HRIS systemDeep understanding of Panamanian laws and regulationsMust have a sense of urgency around completing tasks and the order and priority of tasks based on business needsExcellent composition, grammar, and business language skillsExcellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate with all levels of management, other departments, and both internal and external stakeholdersAbility to work independently, set priorities and handle multiple tasks with a high level of efficiencyBenefitsEmployer Paid Life & Health InsuranceHome Office ReimbursementTechnology AllowanceCertification ReimbursementBeneficiaT Discount Loyalty ProgramPersonalized Career CoachingGenerous Paid Time OffPaid Office Closure December 25-January 1Summer HoursAbout A-LIGNA-LIGN is the leading provider of high-quality, efficient cybersecurity compliance programs.

Combining experienced auditors and audit management technology, A-LIGN provides the widest breadth and depth of services including SOC 2, ISO *****, HITRUST, FedRAMP, and PCI.

A-LIGN is the number one issuer of SOC 2 and HITRUST and a top three FedRAMP assessor.

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