HR Generalist, Merida

Company Introduction

WorldStrides is the global leader in educational travel and experiential learning. The company was founded in 1967 to provide middle school travel programs to Washington, D.C. and has grown to provide a wide range of programs for more than half a million students annually to over 100 countries around the world. WorldStrides offers experiential learning programs in educational travel, performing arts, language immersion, career exploration, service-learning, study abroad, and sports. Each of these experiences helps students to see beyond the classroom and to see the world – and themselves – in new ways.

Job Description:

This role will primarily focus on supporting the HR function in Merida with various administrative tasks, project management, and data cleanup initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills, a keen eye for detail, and a commitment to maintaining accurate HR records and processes. 

Responsibilities: 

•  Provide comprehensive administrative support by preparing team member communication, DocuSign and Smartsheet correspondence.  
• Partner with HR systems manager to conduct regular data audits and cleanup efforts within HR systems to ensure the accuracy and integrity of employee records.
• Support the creation and maintenance of HR reports, ensuring data is up-to-date and readily available for analysis and decision-making.
• Participate in HR projects, ensuring timely execution and alignment with departmental goals, while managing related administrative tasks.
• Help develop and maintain HR compliance policies and best practices.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive employee information and ensure compliance with HR regulations and best practices.
• Collaborate with HR team members to improve administrative processes and enhance overall HR functions.
• Assist in the onboarding process by coordinating orientations sessions, preparing orientation materials, to ensure a smooth integration for new hires.
• Additional HR projects and duties as assigned.
• The employee must be available during regular business hours of 8 am to 5 pm, Monday – Friday unless otherwise specified.  

 Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.  
• Strong knowledge of MS Office and HRIS applications. 
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team and demonstrated integrity, independent thinking, judgment, and respect for others are required. Smartsheet and LMS platform experience preferred. 
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business or psychology, or in a relevant field of study preferred or equivalent combination of education and/or 1-3 years of progressive human resources experience. Some international experience preferred.  

 Physical Conditions and Nature of Work:  

Employee is subject to inside environmental conditions, protection from weather conditions. Nature of work is primarily sedentary: walking (1 hour daily), standing (1 hour daily), and light lifting (0 – 15lbs); no environmental hazards indicated for this classification.  

Disclaimer:  

This information is of a general nature and is not intended to be a comprehensive description of each and every duty. This position is also responsible for performing other duties as assigned. This position is at-will and may be terminated by either party at any time for any reason. Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position. 

Work Perks:

• Fun & driven environment.
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage, life, accidental death and dismemberment, accident, critical illness, and disability insurance.
• +10% of gross salary as food stamps.
• 1 paid volunteer day & 25 PTO* days to start – accrue up to 28 over 3 years, 4 mental health days, and 5 bereavement days.
• Statutory Holidays by Mexican Federal Labor Law.
• Tuition reimbursement up to five thousand, two hundred fifty dollars annually or one thousand dollars towards professional certification annually.
•  Flexible work schedule providing on-site and hybrid opportunities.
• Encouraged participation in our Employee Resource Groups and Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion council.
• Fitness opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid statutory parental leave.