Human Resource Generalist

Your responsibilities will include:

• Coordinate all aspects of the employee life cycle (i.e. recruitment, onboarding, probation, job change, contract renewal, exits) per organisational process and procedure.
• Prepare immigration applications for all work permit types, when required.
• Provide advice and guidance to management and employees on all HR policies, processes, benefits, and best practices for a variety of HR matters. 
• Consult with clients on various employment activity requests such as promotions, transfers, job title changes, job re-evaluations, salary adjustments, etc.
• Field management and employee concerns in relation to the workplace and provide options for resolution, escalating as appropriate.
• Provide support for all HR initiatives and lead special projects or programmes in a variety of HR disciplines as required.
• Assist with the development and review of HR related policies and procedures and make recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Maintain various HR reports that track and measure the above activities and generate other reports as required.
• Ensure all employee documentation is regularly audited and compliant.
• Maintain knowledge of HR legislation, practices, and trends.

About the team

Butterfield employs more than 1,300 people across 10 jurisdictions. Our HR team facilitates everything from recruitment and retention, to professional development, talent management and analytics. Our global team provides strategic insight to ensure the business has the talent it needs to grow and works to create the best possible experience for our colleagues-whether they are seasoned professionals or just starting their careers.

Your qualifications and skills include:

• University degree in Human Resources or Business with three years’ experience in a similar role, or equivalent, preferably in the Financial Services industry.
• Track record of leading projects in a variety of HR disciplines, including compensation and benefits and talent development.
• Proven ability to address Employee Relations matters.
• Experience with Immigration applications and a good understanding and interpretation of the Department of Immigration work permit policy
• Knowledge of local employment legislation and Bank’s policies, procedures and practices as well as the ability to apply them daily.
• Knowledge of compensation and benefit programmes.
• Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships both internally and externally.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to analyse and interpret information and develop recommendations for appropriate course of action.
• Strong verbal and written communication and good interpersonal skills.
• Good report writing skills.
• Ability to manage sensitive information effectively.
• Ability to maintain confidential information and operate with absolute discretion.
• Ability to operate with integrity and remain impartial.
• Team player but able to work independently when required.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a busy office environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite of applications.