Applications are invited to fill the following vacant post in the Human Resource Management & Development Branch, Corporate Services Division, Ministry of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport (MSETT):
Human Resource Officer (Retirement, Pension etc.) (GMG/AM 4)

Salary range $2,803,771 – $3,770,761 per annum.

Job Purpose

To provide support within the Human Resource Branch, with particular emphasis on maintaining pension/retirement related records, pension matters, employee benefit programmes and assists with other administrative duties.

Key Responsibilities

Management/Administrative:

• Ensures that pensions/retirement documents are kept up-to-date, certified and are easily retrievable;
• Advises on the interpretation of employment legislation and conditions of service;
• Provides administrative support in respect of all HR matters;
• Keeps staff abreast of Human Resource policies and regulations and applies accordingly.

Technical/Professional:

• Prepares retirement schedule and ensures that it captures all prospective retirees;
• Ensures that Period of Service Records are prepared correctly and are readily available for submission to Pensions Branch;
• Ensures all leave records are up-to-date to facilitate final preparation of vacation leave computation for submission to Pensions Branch;
• Assists in coordinating and preparing submissions to the Management Committee meetings;
• Liaises with external Government entities about conditions of service for staff;
• Seeks approval from respective entity regarding retirement;
• Advises staff on routine/simple pension matters while referring more complex issues to Ministry of Finance and the Public Service;
• Prepares and submits documents for the processing of retirement benefits to the Pensions Branch;
• Prepares schedules for long service award;
• Prepares documents for submission to the Public Service Establishment Division on matters relating to pre-retirement leave and the linking of service;
• Performs any other duties.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

Core:

• Good oral and written communication skills
• Good customer and quality focus
• Team work and co-operation
• Integrity
• Compliance
• Good interpersonal skills
• Change management
• Good problem solving and decision making skills
• Takes initiative
• Planning and organizing

Technical/Functional

• Use of technology – Proficiency in the use of relevant computer applications (Microsoft Office)
• Excellent knowledge of the Pensions Act and Regulations
• Knowledge of Human Resource Management techniques and practices
• Good knowledge of Public Service Regulation and Staff Orders.
• Ability to exercise sound judgement and convictions of purpose.
• Ability to prioritize amongst conflicting demands and make rational decisions based on sound understanding of the facts in limited time.

Minimum Required Qualification and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management, Management Studies or Public Administration.
• At least three (3) years’ experience in related area in an organization of similar siz and complexity.

Special Condition Associated with the Job

• Normal working conditions;
• May be required to work beyond normal working hours.

Applications accompanied by résumés should be submitted no later than Monday, 11th August, 2025 to:

The Permanent Secretary

Ministry of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport
PCJ Building
36 Trafalgar Road,
Kingston 10

Email: hr@mtw.gov.jm

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Applications should include the names and positions of two (2) senior persons who can provide a character and work-related reference.

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