Senior Human Resource Officer (GMG/SEG 1)

Summary

Under the direct supervision of the Director, Human Resource Management and Development (HRM&D), the Senior Human Resource Officer will assume the human resource management and development responsibilities and duties on behalf of the Houses of Parliament and the Parliament’s one (1) satellite office. The incumbent will be responsible for administering Government policies, regulations and guidelines and will provide support to staff to enable them to carry out human resource related functions effectively and efficiently. 💰Basic Salary: $3,501,526 - $4,709,163 JMD per annum

Responsibilities

• Technical/Professional:

  • • Participates in the recruitment exercise, ensuring that applicants are shortlisted, relevant documents are prepared for interviews, and reference and security checks are done;
  • • Participates in the administration of the orientation programmes for all new employees;
  • • Facilitates permanent appointment of new recruits by ensuring the timely preparation and submission of Interim and Final Probationary Reports to the relevant authorities;
  • • Liaises with training institutions to obtain information on suitable training courses for staff and recommends to the Director, Human Resource Management and Development training needs;
  • • Assists with the development and implementation of the training plan;
  • • Assists with the development of standard operating procedures to ensure consistency and quality assurance in the performance of human resource functions throughout the Parliament.

• Employee Relations and Benefits Administration:

  • • Determines leave entitlement and ensures that the maintenance of proper record keeping for each staff member is kept in accordance with the Staff Orders for the Public Service;
  • • Processes loan applications and submits to the relevant authorities for approval or otherwise;
  • • Ensures the maintenance of up-to-date Service Records and Staff List;
  • • Liaises with the approved health care provider for the provision of services to employees and follows up on enrollments, queries and other issues;
  • • Processes relevant documents for retirement/separation; prepares and submits particulars for pension to the relevant authorities;
  • • Assists with the management of the grievance and disciplinary processes, ensuring consistency and fairness;
  • • Performs any other related duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Required Skills

• Core:

  • • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • • Excellent planning and organizational skills
  • • Ability to meet deadlines
  • • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • • Excellent decision-making and problem-solving skills

• Technical:

  • • Sound knowledge of the Staff Orders for the Public Service and the Public Service Regulations
  • • Knowledge of compensation and benefits administration
  • • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Qualifications

• • Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management/Management Studies or equivalent
• • Two (2) years relevant working experience;
• • Training in Government of Jamaica Human Resource Management policies and practices would be an asset;
• • Experience in the administration of the Performance Management Appraisal System would be an asset.

Additional Information and Instructions

Applications accompanied by résumés should be submitted no later than Monday, 17th February, 2025 to: Clerk to the Houses Houses of Parliament Gordon House 81 Duke Street Kingston 📧 Email: clerk@japarliament.gov.jm ℹ️ Subject: Senior Human Resource Officer (GMG/SEG 1) 🔑 Please include the job title in the subject line of your email. ⚠️ Note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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