Employee Relations

We are seeking to employ a qualified and experienced Employee Relations Officer to join our Human Resources team. The incumbent is responsible for facilitating employee relations and resolving any human resource issues by promoting a positive work environment.

Responsibilities of Employee Relations Officer

• Your main responsibilities will include:

• Fostering strong relationships between employees and ensuring fair treatment and compliance with labor laws and regulations.
• Contribute to employee satisfaction, engagement, and retention, ultimately enhancing productivity and organizational success by maintaining a harmonious and productive workforce
• Ensuring the Company's treatment of employees is consistent with its core business values and objectives.
• Creating, updating, and advising on company policies, procedures, and the employee handbook to ensure fairness and compliance.
• Handling employee complaints, managing grievance procedures, and facilitating counseling with other departments.
• Investigating and resolving complex or critical employee relations issues in a timely and effective manner.
• Collating and analyzing employee feedback across all levels on a regular basis and revising people programs and policies to generate more positive outcomes.
• Ensuring Supporting managers in handling performance issues, disciplining staff, and conducting disciplinary hearings, ensuring consistency across the organization all workplace practices comply with local labor laws and regulations.
• Addressing employee grievances and mediating disputes between employees or between staff and management.

 Education & Requirements

• Degree in Human Resources or a related field.
• Prior experience in employee relations or industrial relations.
• A minimum of 2 - 3 years experience in Human Resources at a senior level
• Knowledge of the Jamaican Labour Law
• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety