Director, Human Resource Management and Development (Level 9)

Summary

The incumbent is responsible for leading and managing the human resource management, talent development and organization development functions of the ITA, by ensuring that best practices are implemented to achieve organizational efficiency and effectiveness. 💰Salary: $5,198,035 - $6,491,633 JMD per annum.

Responsibilities

• Management/Administrative:

  • • Provides professional advice and the interpretation of HR policies for the ITA;
  • • Establishes human resource links between strategies and objectives of the Divisions;
  • • Establishes and describes links between corporate policies and personnel activities;
  • • Undertakes planning with senior staff to determine targets and goals for the activities of the Division, ensuring standardisation of accompanying procedures;
  • • Develops the Division’s Strategic/Operational Plan and Budget;
  • • Develops Individual Work Plan based on strategic alignment with Division’s Operational Plan;
  • • Advises the various HR Committees that make recommendations for the implementation of improved HR policies and programmes;
  • • Represents the ITA at meetings, seminars, conferences and workshops, or on committees, to examine and evaluates standard, incentive systems and HR policies and programmes;
  • • Directs the benefits administration of staff wellness programmes;
  • • Evaluates implementation of HR programmes and provide recommendations to correct weaknesses.

• Technical/Professional:

  • • Formulates human resource policies and procedures that guide the Human Resource functions of the ITA, in keeping with government regulations and laws;
  • • Directs the implementation of various procedures that support the strategic objectives of the Division;
  • • Chairs the interview panel for selection of Senior Management Placements;
  • • Recommends and guides the development of the Authority's grievance and termination policies;
  • • Promotes policies and programmes that support the retention of staff possessing the ability to accomplish the ITA's objectives;
  • • Monitors the HR functions to ascertain the effects on the operations of the Branch and develops strategies for improvements;
  • • Monitors the preparation of quarterly reports for submission to the Human Resource Committee;
  • • Conducts research to support any recommended changes to Human Resource policy issues;
  • • Provides guidance and support to Committee that deals with infractions for staff; submits recommendations and reports to the Committee, as necessary;
  • • Guides the development of the ITA's training policies and the provision of talent development for staff, thereby ensuring that a skilled work force is provided;
  • • Directs the operational reviews and studies designed to improve the workflow and processes of Divisions, Branches and Unit;
  • • Supports the promotion of the use of technology to increase efficiency;
  • • Manages the implementation and maintenance of the Performance Management and Appraisal System;
  • • Provides guidance to the ITA staff in the preparation of their Work Plans;
  • • Establishes the recognition/reward system;
  • • Provides feedback to Divisional Heads and recommends areas for improvement, as necessary;
  • • Promotes/enhance harmonious industrial relations climate;
  • • Manages the occupational health and safety of employees at various stations across the island and Head Office;
  • • Conducts negotiations and mediating activities to maintain good working relations
  • • Manages enrolments/disenrollment to the Authority’s Pension Fund, in keeping with staffing decisions, and ensures accuracy of contributions.

• Human Resources:

  • • Monitors and evaluates the performance of direct reports, prepares performance appraisals and recommends or initiatives correction action, where necessary, to improve performance and/or attainestablished personal and/or organisational goals;
  • • Participates in the recruitment of staff for the ITA and recommends transfers, promotion, termination and leave, in accordance with established human resource policies and procedures;
  • • Provides leadership and guidance to direct reports through effective planning, delegation, communication, training, mentoring and coaching;
  • • Maintains a system that fosters a culture of teamwork, integrity, engagement, high-performance and commitment to the organization’s goals and initiatives;
  • • Contributes to the development and implementation of a Succession Planning Framework in collaboration with the Human Resource Management and Development Division;
  • • Participates in setting the framework for culture and expectations for the onboarding or Orientation programme/process;
  • • Performs any other related duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Required Skills

• Core:

  • • Good planning and organizing skills
  • • Team and results oriented
  • • Good interpersonal skills
  • • Confidentiality and integrity
  • • Strategic thinking skills
  • • Good leadership skills
  • • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • • Excellent time management skills and analytical skills

• Technical:

  • • Sound knowledge of new and diverse training needs
  • • Sound knowledge of Human Resource Management functions, including industrial relations, occupation health and safety and compensation and benefits
  • • Knowledge of Organizational Development theory, concepts and practices
  • • Knowledge of relevant computer office applications and systems

Qualifications

• • Master’s Degree in the Social Sciences or Human Resource Management or equivalent qualification;
• • Training in Industrial Relations and Occupational Health and Safety;
• • Five (5) years’ experience in a senior position of a similar nature.
OR
• • Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences or Human Resource Management or equivalent;
• • Eight (8) years’ experience in senior position of a similar nature.

Additional Information and Instructions

• Special Condition Associated with the Job:

  • • Will be required to work long hours, after hours and on weekends and public holidays, when the need arises.

Applications accompanied by résumés should be submitted no later than Tuesday, 28th January, 2025 to: Senior Director, Corporate Services Island Traffic Authority 97 B Church Street Kingston 📧 Email: ita-hr@mtw.gov.jm ℹ️ Subject: Director, Human Resource Management and Development (Level 9) 🔑 Please include the job title in the subject line of your email.

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