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Senior Human Resource Officer (GMG/SEG 1)
Company Information
Job Information
Description
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
Houses of Parliament
Category
Human Resources
Posted
07-10-2024
Job Status
Start Publishing
07-10-2024
Stop Publishing
18-10-2024
Applications are invited for the following post in the Houses of Parliament: Senior Human Resource Officer (GMG/SEG 1) (Not Vacant), salary range $3,501,526 - $4,709,163 per annum.
Job Purpose
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.
Key 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 training needs to the Director, Human Resource Management and Development;
- 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 through the Parliament.
- Employee Relations and Benefits Administration:
- Determines leave entitlement and ensures the maintenance of proper record for each staff member, 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 in the provision of services to employees and follows up on enrollments, queries and other issues;
- Processes relevant documents for retirement/separation;
- Prepares and submits Pension Particulars 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 Knowledge, Skills and Competencies
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 2004 Staff Orders for the Public Service and the Public Service Regulations;
- Knowledge of Compensation and Benefits Administration;
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Minimum Required Qualification and Experience
- 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.
Applications accompanied by résumés should be submitted no later than Thursday, 17th October, 2024 to:
Clerk to the Houses
Houses of Parliament
Gordon House
81 Duke Street
Kingston
Houses of Parliament
Gordon House
81 Duke Street
Kingston
Email: clerk@japarliament.gov.jm
Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
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