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Director, Employee Relations and Welfare (GMG/SEG 2)
Company Information
Company
Government of Jamaica
Website
http://bit.ly/GOJJobListing
Contact Name
Office of the Services Commission
Contact Email
communications@osc.gov.jm
Job Type
Full-time
Department
Ministry of Justice
Category
Human Resources
Posted
18-03-2025
Job Status
Start Publishing
18-03-2025
Stop Publishing
26-03-2025
[Kingston,Jamaica ]
Description
Applications are invited for the following posts in the Ministry of Justice (MOJ): Director, Employee Relations and Welfare (GMG/SEG 2) (Vacant) – Human Resource Management and Development Branch, Corporate Services Division
Salary range $4,266,270 – $5,737,658 per annum.
Job Purpose
Under the direction of the Senior Director, Human Resource Management and Development, the Director, Employee Relations and Welfare is primarily responsible for managing the development of the strategies that foster a safe, healthy and harmonious workplace. Additionally, the postholder also manages the processing of benefits in accordance with the MOFPS Strategic Human Resource Management Division (SHRMD) guidelines and circulars.
Key Responsibilities
Technical/Professional:
- Manages Industrial Relations issues, including interpretation and application of relevant legislation and regulations, advice, and positive relations with third parties, particularly in relation to industrial/employee relations;
- Manages a wide range of benefits administration functions, by reviewing activities concerning:
- Leave and pension calculations;;
- Processing of Sagicor Health Schemes, GOJ Bus Services, Motor Vehicle Concession, Staff Loans and related matters;
- Develops, reviews, updates and executes Occupational Health and Welfare/Wellbeing operational protocols, goals and business plans, that ensure continued legislative and regulatory compliance, Employee Assistance Programme, inter alia;
- Supports the development, review and continuous improvement of the Occupational Health and Welfare systems and practices, to ensure standards would comply with legislative requirements and frameworks;
- Strengthens the effective implementation of the Occupational Health and Welfare management system and champions for running a high safety culture throughout MoJ;
- Manages and conducts systems audits, implements corrective actions, provides support and advice to continuously improve Occupational Health and Welfare performance;
- Establishes the development and implementation of the Occupational Health and Welfare/ Wellbeing function to meet organisational requirements;
- Collaborates to assist, coach, influence and support Managers and Supervisors to make informed decisions which improve Occupational Health and Welfare/Wellbeing performance;
- Establishes the development of systems to monitor, track and report workplace injuries, near misses, and safety performance;
- Manages incident investigation procedures and ensures the identification of root causes and suitable corrective actions;
- Manages compliance processes with relevant statutory regulations, including the requirements of the Factories Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act 2017, Employee Assistance Programme, National Workplace on HIV/Aids and related frameworks;
- Develops and drives critical risk controls, assessments, plans, policies and procedures to continuously improve safety performance of the MoJ’s civilian cadre;
- Participates actively in the WHS & Wellbeing team to drive safety performance across MoJ;
- Researches/Identifies and recommends health, safety and environment training and development activities and promotions;
- Manages data and analytics to measure the effectiveness of Occupational Health and Welfare/Wellbeing tools and policies, and understand the landscape for further improvement;
- Provides timely and systematic advice and reporting to the Senior Director, HRMD and related stakeholders on all aspects of operation of the Occupational Health and Welfare/Wellbeing systems including:
- Performance indicators;
- Management of Incidents and Issues arising;
- Cultivates and maintains industry links by means of journals, workshops, seminars and conferences;
- Develops and maintains co-operative, appropriate and effective working relationships and networks with internal and external stakeholders;
- Participates in continuous improvement of systems, procedures, organisational culture and cross organisational communication and activities;
- Remains aware of relevant innovation and industry trends and issues, and implements relevant changes to the workplace to ensure MoJ achieves best practice and strategic objectives.
Management/Administrative:
- Assists with the development of the Branch’s Corporate/Operational Plans, Budget and
Individual Work Plans; - Supervises preparation of reports from the ERW section to the Senior Director, HRMD, Senior Executives and other relevant stakeholders;
- Convenes and attends internal committee meetings to address ERW matters and executes directives, as necessary;
- Participates in meetings, seminars, workshops and conferences, as required;
- Maintains customer service principles, standards and measurements.
Human Resources:
- Provides leadership and guidance through effective planning, delegation, communication, training, mentoring, coaching and discipline;
- Evaluates and monitors the performance of staff in the section, and implements appropriate strategies;
- Co-ordinates the development of Individual Work Plans and recommends performance targets for the staff assigned;
- Participates in the recruitment and training of staff of the Branch;
- Recommends training, promotion and approves leave in accordance with established Human Resource policies and procedures;
- Identifies skills/competency gaps and contributes to the development and Succession Planning for the Division to ensure adequate staff capacity;
- Monitors the performance of staff and facilitates the timely and accurate completion of the staff annual performance appraisals and other periodic reviews;
- Ensures the well-being of staff supervised;
- Effects disciplinary measures in keeping with established guidelines/practices;
- Performs any other related duties that may be assigned from time to time.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies
- Use and application of Technology
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Presentation and Reporting skills
- Knowledge of the principles of public sector management
- Sound knowledge of Human Resource Management principles and practices, including GOJ Benefits Administration processes
- Good knowledge of legislation (Occupational Health and Safety), regulations, policies and procedures administered by the SHRMD
- Working knowledge of the Public Service Regulations
Minimum Required Qualification and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management, Management Studies, Public/
Business Administration, or related social sciences; - Certification in Occupational Safety and Health;
- Certification in Industrial Relations;
- Four (4) years’ experience in a Human Resource Management environment.
Applications accompanied by Résumés, along with the name, telephone number and email address of two (2) references (one must be a former/current supervisor), should be submitted no later than Thursday, 27th March, 2025 to:
Senior Director
Human Resource Management and Development
Ministry of Justice
61 Constant Spring Road,
Kingston 10
Website: https://moj.gov.jm/careers/apply
Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
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