WORK EXPERIENCE / EDUCATION / QUALIFICATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 7–10 years of progressive HR management experience, ideally with emphasis on offshore personnel and marine/vessel operations in the oil and gas industry
• Strong knowledge of U.S. employment legislation and HR best practices
• Professional certification (PHR, SHRM-CP, or similar) preferred
• Authorized to work in the U.S. (citizen or permanent resident)
• Proven leadership, problem-solving, and negotiation skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and document control systems

KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead and develop the regional HR team, providing coaching, direction, and performance feedback
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, compensation, benefits, and 401(k) administration
• Drive performance management, succession planning, and training initiatives
• Handle discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy
• Manage Workers’ Compensation, Longshoreman Injury, and Jones Act Injury claims in collaboration with HSEQ and Legal departments—including administration of cure and maintenance
• Ensure compliance with U.S. employment laws and regulatory standards (FLSA, FMLA, EEO/AAP, OSHA, ADA, Jones Act, etc.)
• Champion the HRIS platform and act as the regional superuser
• Support international coordination across Central America and the Caribbean