Office Gems is facilitating the recruitment of a HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICER for the East Port of Spain Development Company Limited.

The overall responsibilities of the Human Resource Officer will be to develop and operationalize all HR processes necessary for effective talent management throughout the employee life cycle to enable the maintenance of employee well-being, corporate compliance, and the achievement of strategic objectives.

The Human Resource Officer reports to the Chief Financial Officer.

Main Duties

The Human Resource Officer:

1. Contributes to the development of the Department’s annual work plan and budget. Assigns and monitors the execution of tasks accordingly.
2. Contributes to the development of related Corporate Policy, operating standards, and procedures.
3. Sets and reviews work unit performance standards and targets, in alignment with the Department’s objectives.
4. Administers HR policies for staffing, leave, training and development, performance, and disciplinary action, as required.
5. Develops and aligns the company’s manpower plan to operational and strategic needs.
6. Co-ordinates the recruitment, selection, and placement of staff, in collaboration with Management.
7. Partners with Unit Heads to ensure the timely completion of Performance Appraisals and the development of appropriate employee development plans consistent with approved career paths and succession plans.
8. Undertakes or participates in organization, job, and compensation reviews and makes recommendations to enhance the company’s ability to attract and retain personnel.
9. Designs/oversees the design and timely maintenance of appropriate record-management and administrative systems to facilitate secure, accurate, and efficient collation, retrieval, and analysis of HR data. Ensures the timely orientation of new and existing staff to the company’s policies and procedures.
10. Develops employee engagement and well-being programs that enhance employee relations and foster employee satisfaction.
11. Receives and documents complaints and grievances. Reviews, mediates, and/or engages Management and Third Parties, as authorized, to facilitate timely resolution, legal compliance, and harmonious industrial relations.
12. Provides advice and guidance to management and staff on HR policies and procedures.
13. Periodically reviews the effectiveness of and satisfaction with HR programmes and practices and makes or recommends improvements.

Qualifications & Experience

1. A Bachelor’s degree with specialization in Human Resource Management.
2. Certification in Industrial Relations or Mediation.
3. Additional professional certification e.g. HRCI or SHRM would be an asset.
4. Five to seven (5 to 7) years’ qualified experience.

Knowledge & Skills

1. Comprehensive knowledge of statutory requirements, and Labor laws.
2. Knowledge of current industry trends, developments, legal precedents, and best practices.
3. Strong aptitude for conflict resolution.
4. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and HR Analytics.
5. Proficient in policy, process, and procedural design. Strong critical-thinking and creative problem-solving skills.
6. Ability to use emotional intelligence to lead and motivate others, and influence positive outcomes.
7. Excellent communication skills (oral and written).

Attributes:

1. Courteous and tactful.
2. Collaborative.
3. Persuasive.
4. Works with professionalism and integrity.
5. Independent thinker.

Working Conditions

Primarily Office Conditions with occasional exposure of dust and noise. Deadline driven.

Hours

Standard

If you are interested and meet the criteria for this position, email your résumé to jobs@officegemstnt.com on or before July 22, 2022 with the subject “Human Resource Officer - EPOS”.

Please provide telephone numbers and email addresses for one (1) personal and two (2) professional references.

Kindly advise of your salary expectations in your cover email.

OFFICE GEMS WILL ONLY BE ACKNOWLEDGING RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS THAT MEET THE CRITERIA FOR THIS POSITION.