**Location**: Merida, Yuc. (In-Office required: Monday - Friday) **NO REMOTE**
**ABOUT BALFOUR & CO.**
Balfour & Co. Is one of the world’s leading collegiate and high school commencement services companies, offering innovative, personalized products like class jewelry, yearbooks, regalia, school uniforms and photography. With brands such as Balfour®, Gradimages®, Artcarved®, and more, we’ve been helping students celebrate life’s most meaningful moments since 1913. Balfour has around 4,000 employees and operates in 3 countries.
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HR Specialist plays a crucial role in managing various human resources functions within an organization, such as recruitment, employee relations, benefits administration, and compliance with labor laws.
**ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS**:
- Develop and implement HR policies and procedures.
- Oversee employee onboarding and training programs.
- Administer compensation and benefits packages.
- Prepare and review compensation and benefits packages
- Administer health and life insurance programs
- Implement training and development plans
- Update employee records with new hire information and/or changes in employment status
- Maintain organizational charts and detailed job descriptions along with salary records
- Develop and implement HR policies throughout the organization
- Process employees’ queries and respond in a timely manner
- Ensure compliance with labor laws and company regulations.
- Handle employee relations, conflict resolution,



and performance management.
- Maintain accurate employee records and HR databases.
- Support diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
**ESSENTIAL SKILLS**:
- Clear and effective communication is crucial for handling employee relations, conflict resolution, and company-wide messaging.
- Expertise in hiring processes, interviewing techniques, and talent acquisition strategies.
- Ability to foster a positive workplace culture and address employee concerns.
- Developing and implementing HR policies that align with business goals.
- Managing payroll, benefits, and compliance with labor laws.
- Using HR metrics to make informed decisions and improve workforce management.
- Mediating disputes and ensuring fair treatment of employees.
- Familiarity with HR software and digital tools for efficient operations.
- Promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.
**EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE**:
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field.
- Proven experience in HR roles.
- Strong knowledge of labor laws and HR best practices.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
- Proficiency in HR software and Microsoft Office Suite.
- 100% Bilingual English/Spanish (Oral, Written, Spoken)
Pay: $22,000.00 per month
Work Location: In person
Expected Start Date: 21/07/2025

📌 HR Specialist (Mérida)
🏢 Balfour
📍 Mérida