Human Resource Officer (GMG/SEG 1)

Summary

Reporting to the Director, Human Resource Management and Administration, the Human Resource Officer is responsible for performing a range of human resource management activities to support the attraction, development, retention, and separation of employees in accordance with established policies and procedures to meet the authority's strategic objectives. 💰salary range $3,501,526 - $4,709,163 JMD per annum

Responsibilities

• • Supports administration of the Performance Review System by disseminating information, forms, and reminders; compiling and maintaining records, ratings, and statistics.
• • Assists with coordination of training, succession planning, and career pathing activities.

• Supports the recruitment and selection process by:

  • • Preparing advertisements and, once approved, placing them on the intranet and in the media.
  • • Arranging interviews, including preparing interview documents, ensuring rooms are booked, and contacting interviewees/interviewers.
  • • Compiling final score sheets.
  • • Arranging for background checks to be carried out on job applicants.
  • • Preparing job offer and refusal letters, and standard employment contracts.
  • • Preparing documents for payroll processing.
  • • Conducting/coordinating induction activities, e.g., orientation, as per the established programme.
• • Disseminates information on the Corporation's Human Resource Policy and Procedural Manual, responds to routine queries, and refers other matters to the Manager, Human Resources.
• • Maintains employee personal files and general files within established records management parameters.
• • Administers the processes relating to employee benefits, including leave, health care, pension, and life insurance, ensuring that required information is disseminated, forms distributed, and accurate records are maintained.
• • Processes employees' requests for information/assistance, such as job letters.
• • Plans and organizes staff functions/events.
• • Organizes meetings/appointments for the Manager, Human Resources, and accordingly prepares agendas, attends meetings, records minutes, and circulates the minutes as required; follows up on or assists with the implementation of meeting decisions.
• • Requests and maintains office supplies for the unit.
• • Prepares, as necessary, first drafts of letters, general correspondence/memoranda, e-mails, and reports regarding routine matters.
• • Types letters, memoranda, reports, and other documents as required.
• • Researches and compiles information as required.
• • Receives and dispatches internal and external correspondence for the Section.
• • Maintains electronic and physical files for the Section.

• Other:

  • • Performs other related duties as assigned by the Director, Human Resource Management & Administration.

Required Skills

• • Sound oral and written communication skills
• • Good presentation skills
• • Sound judgement
• • Ability to deal with sensitive situations
• • Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• • Strong customer relations skills
• • Sound knowledge of Government HR procedures and processes
• • Knowledge of Labour Laws and Industrial Relations practices
• • Confidentiality
• • Integrity
• • Comprehensive knowledge of computer applications

Qualifications

• • Undergraduate Degree in Human Resources Development, Management Studies, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field from a recognized tertiary institution; plus
• • A minimum of three (3) years' working experience in human resource management, development, or training, preferably in the public sector, in an organization of similar size and complexity.
• • Professional training in the design and delivery of training programmes or a related field.
• • Equivalent combination of qualifications and experience.

Additional Information and Instructions

• Special Conditions Associated with the Job:

  • • Normal office conditions.
  • • May be required to work beyond regular working hours.

Applications are to be submitted no later than 25th April, 2025 to: Secretary Local Government Services Office of the Services Commissions Ministry of Finance and the Public Service Complex 2nd Floor, G Block 30 National Heroes Circle Kingston 4 Please note that only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

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