Overview
Jr. HR Generalist Jobs in San Jose, Costa Rica at Bacardi
Title: Jr. HR Generalist
Company: Bacardi
Location: San Jose, Costa Rica
[Please note this is a Direct Search led by Bacardi, Applications from agencies will not be accepted nor will fees be paid for unsolicited CVs.]
RESPONSIBILITIES – WITH OUR CONSUMER AT THE HEART YOUR KEY FOCUS WILL BE
Primo Lifecycle Support
- Local On Boarding: support onboarding process by preparing employment contracts, delivering welcome sessions, notifying relevant teams and ensuring key master data is ready for welcoming new employees.
- Employee Support: Manage leave of absence processes and offer guidance on maternity and paternity benefits as needed.
- Local Payroll: collect payroll-impacting data and review the monthly payroll file for Costa Rica, ensuring accuracy and timely submission in coordination with the Payroll team.
- Offboarding: support the termination process including drafting dismissal letters, coordinating exit logistics. Ensure timely notifications to Payroll and IT for access and payroll updates.
- Severance payments: review and confirm severance payments in partnership with Payroll. Ensure accurate and timely delivery of final payments to departing Primos, in compliance with local regulations.
On going support
- HR Communications: Maintenance of the HR communications calendar, preparation of communications tailoring the content to the audience an objective, review and approve local and global BES communications with direct impact in Primos from several parties to ensure alignment and clarity.
- Cultural ambassador, living, breathing and driving our core cultural pillars, supporting local activities; including celebrations and trainings.
- HR Systems: manage HR platforms (Workday, E-files, Primo XHub, HR Mailbox), submit IT support and Workday changes tickets, conduct audits, and ensure data consistency across systems. Maintain updated personnel records (digital and physical).
SKILLS – THE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE NEEDED TO CREATE YOUR LEGACY
Required Skills
- Organization & Prioritization: Strong organizational, prioritization, and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple HR processes and deadlines simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
- Confidentiality & Professional Judgment: Ability to exercise discretion and maintain strict confidentiality when handling sensitive employee and organizational information.
- Personal Effectiveness: Resourceful, self-motivated, open-minded, and people-oriented professional with a strong results focus and the resilience to navigate complex operational challenges.
Required Qualifications
- Technical degree en customer service or accounting.
- Fluent in Spanish (intermediante English is a plus)
- Intermediate Excel skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Flexibility to be at the office one day per week.
Preferred Qualifications
- Understanding of finance and/or accounting principles.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES– SHARE OUR FOUNDER’S PASSION AND ENTREPRENEURIAL FLAIR
- High ownership mindset and accountability
- Strong attention to detail
- High confidentiality and ethical judgment
LEADERSHIP AGILITY
At Bacardi we care deeply about finding brilliant talent who can bring the following personal attributes to help elevate our 3Fs: Fearless, Family, Founder culture to the next level.
- Belonging: You have a strong capacity to create a culture of ‘Belonging’, where people feel appreciated for who they are, what they do, and who they can become
- Self-Awareness: You have high levels of self-awareness, are reflective and know yourself well, understanding both your own strengths and weaknesses and your impact on others
- People Agility: You bring a deep ability to understand and relate to people and navigate through tough situations to harness and multiply collective performance
- Results Agility: You demonstrate consistent delivery of results in first-time situations by inspiring teams, exhibiting a presence that builds confidence in yourself and others.
- Mental Agility: You can think critically to penetrate complex problems and expand the possibilities by making fresh connections. You think strategically whilst being execution focused and bring creativity to the challenges you’re presented with
- Change Agility: You have a deep natural curiosity, desire to experiment and ability to effectively deal with the heat of change. You have a growth and learning mindset: ready to test, stumble, learn and apply from experience
Disclaimer: Bacardi seeks talent from all backgrounds to bring diversity of thought, agility and capability to our organization across the globe. We promote a working environment where all employees are treated and rewarded fairly. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination that adversely affects individuals or groups on the basis of national origin, race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, and any other legally protected aspect of a person’s identity.
U.S. applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws.
Perks of Working for us
At Bacardi, we are committed to providing our Primos (employees) with a comprehensive Total Rewards package of compensation, benefits, incentives, allowances, well-being, and much more to meet the needs of themselves and their families. It goes beyond just Cash! The total rewards program is based on pay for performance, whereby the incentive programs are linked to company and individual performance.
Compensation, Paid Time Off & Retirement:
- Competitive Pay Package
- Competitive Holiday/Paid Time Off, plus additional days offered ( i.e., volunteer day, allowing you to give back to the community)
- Retirement/Pension Plan
Health & Wellbeing
- Medical, Critical Illness, and Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Best-in-class, family-friendly, and inclusive leave policies
Additional Benefits
The benefits /perks may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Bacardi, your work location, and are subject to change.
Some benefits may be subject to an employee contribution.
Some benefits may be fully or partially subsidized. Incentive plans are linked to the nature of your employment and can vary based on region, market, function or brand.
