Temporary HR Coordinator

Job Description

Since 1883, The Bridgeport Port Jefferson (BPPJ) Ferry has proudly served the Bridgeport and Port Jefferson communities as the trusted maritime transportation provider. Our mission is to offer a safe, reliable, and enjoyable ferry experience for passengers transiting the Long Island Sound barrier.

BPPJ Ferry is seeking highly qualified individuals to serve as a Temporary Human Resources Coordinator. Duties and responsibilities are outlined below:

Temporary Human Resources Coordinator

Reports to: Vice President/General Manager

Supervises: No direct reports

Job Summary: The Temporary Human Resources Coordinator will support key HR functions during a 3 to 6-month, part-time contract period. Reporting to the Vice President/General Manager, this position has no direct reports.

The coordinator will act as a point of contact between port employees and corporate Human Resources, providing administrative support to various departments. This role requires a detail-oriented and organized individual to help maintain smooth daily operations throughout the contract.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate employee onboarding, ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of personnel information and record-keeping in Oracle in collaboration with department managers.
• Support compliance with company-wide HR policies and practices, including employee benefits administration and adherence to federal and state regulations.
• Assist in resolving workplace conflicts and providing effective conflict resolution support.
• Collaborate with the Insurance Department on Jones Act claims, offering administrative assistance as needed.
• Assist with payroll processing across multiple departments (New England Tour, Operations, and Maintenance) and record-keeping for vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
  
  

Minimum Requirements:

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• College degree or equivalent work experience required.
• Ability to maintain accountability, accept responsibility, and safeguard confidential information.
• Knowledge of the maritime industry is preferred but not required.
• Strong organizational, time management, and follow-through skills.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in HR or office management.
  
  

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to operate a computer terminal, telephones and standard office equipment.
  
  

Salary: Hourly $18.00 - $28.00 an hour

FLSA Status:

• Administrative Exempt
• This position description does not promise or imply that the functions listed are the only duties to be performed or that the position may not change or be eliminated. Employees are always expected to follow their supervisor’s instructions and to perform the tasks requested by their supervisors.
  
  

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer:

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) Employer.

It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of The Bridgeport & Port Jefferson Steamboat Company not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, caregiver status, unemployment status or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws.

This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination.