What are the responsibilities and job description for the Foreign Employment Coordinator position at Piscataqua Landscaping & Tree Service, LLC?
Description
Piscataqua Landscaping & Tree Service is looking for a skilled individual to join our Human Resources Team!
The Foreign Employment Coordinator will be responsible for the translation and facilitation of any matters related to foreign employees, in conjunction with the HR Team and Management. This position requires fluency in both Spanish and English.
- Support the H2B Visa program and foreign employees, agencies, recruitment activities, knowledge and compliance of international labor laws and updates, and employee relations.
- Experience with data-entry.
- Ability to navigate confidential information.
- Maintain a consistent and positive attendance pattern.
- Translate, facilitate, and advocate for international and/or US Territory employees.
- Work directly with various agencies on H2B applications and assist employees with permanent work applications.
- Assist management with translation at any PLTS events, as needed.
- Advocate for foreign employees and will work as a liaison with PLTS Management.
- Oversee recruitment, referrals, and onboarding for any foreign employees.
- Track green cards, contracts, applications, agency paperwork, and license renewals.
- Facilitate and coordinates driver’s education exams, studying, and appointments.
- Input data entry of personnel information into the HR software and tracking spreadsheets weekly.
- Assist employees with questions regarding timecards, payroll, workers’ compensation, and any other HR related topics or personnel concerns.
- File any workers’ compensation claims related to foreign workers.
- Coordinate transportation for foreign workers to appointments.
- Work closely with management for housing placement and concerns.
- Ensures that foreign worker performance evaluations are completed, annually.
- Identify professional education related to international employment
- Support HR team with any company event planning.
Requirements
- Fluent in Spanish, Cultural Sensitivity and Awareness. Preferably, direct experience with the Guatemalan community
- Capacity to work independently and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced work environment.
- Ability to read, analyze and interpret Spanish documents. Strong communication and correspondence skills. Ability to effectively present information to all levels of employees.
- The aptitude to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
- Experienced in Microsoft Suite, HR Software, strong typing and data entry skills are a must.
- College degree – Communication, Language, or Educational
Compensation & Benefits:
- Highly competitive compensation for qualified applicants
- Weekly payroll - every Friday is a pay day!
- Uniform reimbursement for both seasonal and full-time employees
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Supplemental insurance, including short term and long-term disability
- 401K with employer match
- Paid vacations and holidays
- Earned Paid Leave
- Bonus potential
- Year-round employment
- Employee development opportunities available... and more!
Piscataqua Landscaping & Tree Service is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.