Director, Human Resource Management (GMG/SEG 3)

Summary

Under the direction of the Director, Human Resource Management and Development, the Director, Human Resource Management co-ordinates the recruitment and employee relations functions of the AGC in furtherance of the Vision and Mission of the Entity and the Government’s Human Resource Management policies and guidelines. 💰 salary range $5,198,035 - $6,990,779 JMD per annum.

Responsibilities

• • Co-ordinates the design, implementation and monitoring of Human Resource Management business processes to support the achievement of the AGC’s strategic and policy priorities;
• • Co-ordinates the recruitment and selection processes of staff within the Attorney General Chambers;
• • Processes and makes submissions to the Human Resource Management and Executive Committees on matters relating to permanent and acting appointments, transfers, secondments and related matters;
• • Co-ordinates and manages the employee relations and benefits administration processes for staff within the Attorney General Chambers;
• • Maintains records and compiles statistical reports concerning people management data, such as new recruits, acting assignments, transfers, and related matters;
• • Assists with the analysis of statistical data and reports to identify and determine causes of Human Resource problems, and develops recommendations for improvement of the various HR policies and practices;
• • Assists in the formulation and execution of HR policies, plans and procedures regarding recruitment;
• • Reviews and maintains accurate staff listing for the AGC;
• • Reviews employees Performance Management and Appraisal System (PMAS) instrument for permanent appointment and submits to the PMAS Unit;
• • Provides advice for the design of human resource forms; and the service level agreements and standards regarding the provision of job letters and related items;
• • Provides and contributes to training sessions on Human Resource policies and procedures;
• • Prepares reports in relation to grievance and disciplinary issues for submission to the appropriate committee;
• • Assists with the co-ordination of and conducts the AGC’s onboarding and orientation programme by developing schedules, co-ordinating logistics and any other related duties, to foster positive attitude toward the AGC’s organizational objectives;
• • Provides current and prospective employees with information about GOJ HR policies, job duties, working conditions, wages, and opportunities for promotion and employee benefits;
• • Assists with developing and maintaining the Succession Planning Programmes for the AGC;
• • Keeps abreast of trends and changes in HRM methodologies and technology, career and professional development;
• • Keeps abreast of trends and changes in operations management and service delivery and recommends/implements changes, where necessary, to improve the service quality and productivity of the Division and organization.

Required Skills

• Core:

  • • Excellent interpersonal and team management skills
  • • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • • Strong leadership skills
  • • Strong customer relations skills
  • • Excellent planning and organizing skills
  • • Excellent judgment and decision-making skills
  • • Ability to influence and motivate others
  • • Proficiency in the use of relevant computer applications

• Technical:

  • • Knowledge of the principles of public sector management;
  • • Sound knowledge of Human Resource Management principles and practices;
  • • Working knowledge of the Public Service Regulations;
  • • Excellent presentation skills;
  • • Working knowledge of statutes, legislation, regulations, policies and procedures administered by the SHRMD;
  • • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and other programme applications appropriate to assigned responsibilities;
  • • Ability to work independently and make sound and reasoned decisions;

Qualifications

• • Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management, Management Studies, Public/Business Administration or any equivalent relevant qualification;
• • Three (3) years’ experience in a Human Resource Management environment.

Additional Information and Instructions

Applications accompanied by résumés should be submitted no later than Thursday, 31st July, 2025 to: Director, Human Resource Management and Administration Attorney General’s Chambers 13 Hillcrest Avenue Kingston 6 ✉️ Email: hrm@agc.gov.jm 📋 N.B. Please include the job title in the subject line of your email. ⚠️ Please note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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