Senior Human Resource Officer (GMG/SEG 1) – Percy Junor Hospital

Job Purpose

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the successful candidate will manage, plan and administer a range of Human Resource activities and procedures consistent with the Human Resource Policies, Regulations and the Strategic Objectives of the Ministry of Health & Wellness and be responsible for overall human resource management and development of the parish. 

Qualifications and Experience

• First degree in Human Resource Management/Public Administration/Public Sector Management/Management Studies or equivalent; 
• Four (4) to five (5) years working experience as a Human Resource Practitioner in the public sector
• Specialized training in Counselling, Industrial Relations, Conflict Management and Supervisory Management (definite asset) 

Specific Knowledge, Skills & Competencies

• Knowledge of Labour laws and Industrial Relations practices pertaining to employment, termination, salary administration, employee benefits and welfare. 
• Knowledge of the RHA’s Human Resources Policies and Procedures. 
• Knowledge of the Public Service Regulations and Staff Orders for the Public Service
• Knowledge of Disciplinary Procedures that guide the delivery of HRMD services
• Knowledge of the Performance Management System (PMAS) 
• Knowledge of Primary & Secondary Health Care Reform 
• Working knowledge of MyHR+ software 
• Knowledge of the Data Protection Act 
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral & written formats 
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills 
• Excellent planning and organization skills 
• Strong management and decision-making skills 
• Working knowledge of the relevant computer systems and applications. 

Key responsibilities will include:

• Expediting the recruitment processes 
• Compensation and benefits administration 
• Leave administration 
• Management and maintenance of personnel records/database 
• Processing of training requests 
• Succession and manpower planning 
• Staff Welfare initiatives 

ONLY SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE ACKNOWLEDGED