De Palm Tours is your one-stop shop to fun and adventure! We offer a wide selection of tours and activities suitable for all ages and stages. From mellow cruising to wet 'n wild action, and cool comfort to rugged off-road exploration. Founded as a tour and transfer company in 1960, De Palm has gained trust and won the hearts of many Aruba visitors; first-timers and repeaters. The organization grew from six employees to today's volume of over 300 staff members, all committed to providing visitors with a convenient, hassle-free, one-stop portal to a wide variety of vacation experiences on Aruba.

Join our team at De Palm Tours as a Human Resources Assistant and be part of a dynamic, fast-paced environment. We are seeking a reliable, responsible, and dedicated individual with a passion for people. As a key contributor to the success of our Human Resources department, you will assist with day-to-day administration, team member benefits, and the organization of orientation meetings and training. This clerical role will provide valuable insights into all aspects of HR, serving as the first step towards a thriving HR career within our organization.

As a Human Resources Assistant, you will gain hands-on experience, collaborate with experienced professionals. Join our team today and make a meaningful impact on our organization and the lives of our team members.

Key qualifications

• EPI – administration, tourism or equivalent
• Minimum of 1 year experience working in HR preferably in tourism
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word and Excel
• Highly organized and accurate with eye for detail – excellent time management skills
• Fluent in English and Papiamento (both written as verbal)
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Friendly and patient
• Able to work independently as well as in a Team setting
• Good communication skills
• Excellent computer skills and open for new technology
• Desire to learn

Some typical duties will include but are not limited to

• Answering phone and assist employees with questions
• Maintain and update employee records
• Prepare hiring files
• Prepare employee letters
• Ensure venue and refreshments for in-house training and orientation meetings
• Send all relevant information to hew hires: team member handbook, policies and procedures, other documents
• Schedule appointments with applicants when necessary
• Administer appointments of team members with HR
• Send recommendation letters to team members
• Collect all relevant documentation for PFTS
• Scan all relevant documents
• Administration of the Werknemersverklaringen and Reparatie Toeslagen
• Making name tags and ID badges and provide these to the team members including access cards when necessary
• Assist the Events Committee with administrative tasks
• Administer Medical Insurance documents: claims, guarantee letters etc.