Job Information Human Resource Officer Staffing (GMG/AM 4) Company Information
Contact Name Office of the Services Commission
Contact Email communications@osc.gov.jm
Job Information
Job Type Full-time
Department Executive Agency
Category Human Resources
Posted 04-06-2023
Job Status
Start Publishing 04-06-2023
Stop Publishing 14-06-2023
Description
Applications are invited for the following post in the Post and Telecommunications Department: Human Resource Officer -Staffing (GMG/AM 4) (Vacant), salary range $3,094,839 $4,162,214 per annum.
 
Job Purpose
 
The Human Resource Officer (Staffing) is responsible for providing support in the recruitment and selection of staff and other staffing arrangements for the Department.
 
Key Responsibilities
Administrative/Managerial
  • Prepares Individual Work Plan;
  • Prepares status and other reports;
  • Provides administrative support in respect of staffing matters;
  • Keeps staff abreast of Human Resource policies and regulations.
Technical
  • Provides general advice to staff on the recruitment and selection process;
  • Participates in identifying the need for staff and makes appropriate submissions to the Senior Human Resource Officer and Director, Human Resource Management;
  • Prepares requests for Operation of Posts;
  • Participates in the recruitment and selection process by: Shortlisting candidates
  • Co-ordinating activities for assessment centres; ensuring that the schedule of activities are prepared and participants are properly notified and provided with the necessary information
  • Co-ordinating logistic arrangements (meeting room and refreshments) for interviews and assessment centres Preparing interview assessment sheets and packages for panel members
  • Reminding candidates and panelists of date of assessment centre and interview
  • Participating on interview panels
  • Tallying results from interviews and assessment centres and preparing reports for further action
  • Preparing correspondence to shortlisted applicants and "Offer Letters" to successful candidates.
  • Prepares submissions (employment, appointment, confirmation of appointment, promotion, acting, reassignment, secondment, and resignation to the Human Resource Executive Committee (HREC) for consideration; 
  • Prepares Approval/Non-Approval Letters for matters submitted to the Human Resource Executive Committee;
  • Monitors temporary employments and acting assignments approved by the HREC and requests recommendations (inclusive of Performance Evaluation Reports) for appointments/promotions;
  • Monitors permanent appointments approved by the HREC and requests Probationary Reports for confirmation of appointments;
  • Arranges for staff to do medical examinations for confirmation of permanent appointment.
  • Processes resignations and takes steps to ensure that indebtedness is recovered;
  • Assists with co-ordinating the placement of individuals for summer employment and other internship programmes.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies
Core:
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills;
  • Excellent interpersonal skills;
  • Excellent planning and organizing skills;
  • Excellent problem-solving and decision making skills;
  • Integrity
  • Initiative
  • Adaptability
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Knowledge of The Government/Department’s policies and procedures
  • Knowledge of The FAA Act
  • Knowledge of The Staff Orders for the Public Service
  • Knowledge of The Public Service Regulations
Minimum Required Qualification and Experience
  • First Degree in Human Resource Management, Management Studies, Business Administration, Public Administration, Psychology, or related discipline from a recognized tertiary institution; plus
  • A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in a Human Resource Management and Development position in an organization of similar size and complexity.
Special Conditions Associated with The Job:
  • Normal office conditions
  • May be required to work beyond regular working hours
  • Spend long hours sitting and using office equipment
  • Required to travel island wide
 
Applications accompanied by résumés should be submitted no later than Wednesday, 14th June, 2023 to:
 
Director, Human Resource Management and Development
Post and Telecommunications Department
6-10 South Camp Road
Kingston
 
 
Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
 
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