The incumbent is required to provide overall management and coordination of the activities of professional and other support staff engaged in the provision of Human Resource Management (HRM) services in a Division.

TOBAGO HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY

Office of the Chief Secretary

Human Resource Contract Administration Unit

The incumbent is required to provide overall management and coordination of the activities of professional and other support staff engaged in the provision of Human Resource Management (HRM) services in a Division. Work includes directing the formulation and implementation of HRM strategies and programmes to support the Division’s strategic objectives and business plan; advising on HRM, organisational and strategic issues; directing and coordinating activities such as change management, HR planning, performance management and training and development; and evaluating the HRM services provided; and effecting necessary changes.

• Plans, organizes, directs and coordinates the work of professional and other support staff engaged in the provision of HRM services in a Division/Department.
•  Directs the formulation of HRM strategies and the development of HRM programmes and projects to support the Division’s/Department’s strategic objectives and business plan.
•  Participates in and/or leads the strategic planning process for the Division/Department and coordinates HR planning, organizational transformation and change efforts of the Division/Department.
• Provides advice on complex HRM issues, organizational problems and strategic issues.
•  Directs and coordinates staff engaged in monitoring and evaluating staffing levels.
•  Develops Human Resource staffing plan for the Division/Department, monitors its implementation and ensures that appropriate guidance is provided to divisional managers in order that workforce needs of the Division/Department are met.
• Directs the conduct of research activities to evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of the HRM and client service provided and recommends necessary changes.
• Directs the development, implementation and evaluation of the Division’s/Department’s training plans. Serves as a resource person at courses, seminars and workshops on HRM.
• Directs and participates in the preparation of the budgetary estimates of the HR Division and ensures that expenditure is in accordance with financial guidelines.
• Reviews and analyses reports, proposals, draft Executive Council, Secretarial and Short-term Notes, circulars and other documents in order to assess quality and accuracy of content and makes appropriate recommendations.
• Prepares the more complex Executive Council, Secretarial and Short-term Notes, internal notes and other documents.
•  Participates in or presides over meetings and discussions with representatives of Divisions/Departments, recognized associations/unions in respect of negotiations, grievances and other matters related to HRM.
•  Represents the Division/Department on committees and at meetings and other fora.
•  Performs related work as assigned.

• Minimum of eight (8) years’ experience performing duties in one or more of the functional areas of human resource management, including at least four (4) years at a management/ supervisory level.

• Training as evidenced by a recognized University degree with core courses in HRM or post graduate Diploma in HRM.