Human Resource Officer (Retirement, Pension etc.) (GMG/AM 4)

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.

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.