HR Officer

The HR Officer supports recruitment, onboarding, HR administration, employee relations, payroll coordination, training, and compliance for the Western Water Resilience Improvement Project, ensuring smooth HR operations across multiple sites and expatriate support.

Location

Great River, Saint James

Reports to

Chief Financial Officer (CFO) (functional reporting to HR Director in St Andrew)

Project Context

The Western Water Resilience Improvement Project (Phase 1) strengthens potable water supply across Jamaica’s western parishes through ~67 km of ductile‑iron pipelines, delivered by VINCI Construction Grands Projets for the National Water Commission over a 36‑month execution period.

Key Responsibilities

Recruitment & Onboarding

• Draft and publish job advertisements.

• Screen CVs and shortlist candidates.

• Organize interviews and assessments.

• Prepare employment contracts and onboarding documents.

• Manage new employee orientation and integration.

HR Administration — WWRIP1

• Maintain accurate employee records (contracts, leaves, absences, training).

• Prepare HR documents (letters, certificates, contract amendments).

• Manage project HR databases.

• Follow up on probation periods and contract renewals.

• Prepare HR reporting for management.

• Manage staff accommodation for expatriates (apartments, internet, miscellaneous)

• Manage travel for expatriates and overseas missions.

• Assist the Branch team in the process of Business Visa and work permit

• Book appointment with PICA Montego Bay or Kingston

• Prepare mission letter when necessary

Employee Relations — WWRIP1

• Serve as first point of contact for HR-related queries.

• Collaborate with Section Managers and Construction Teams based in Negril, Lucea and Martha Brae

• Assist in resolving workplace issues or conflicts.

• Ensure compliance with labor laws and internal policies.

Payroll & Benefits Support

• Collect and verify monthly data (absences, overtime, timesheets, bonuses).

• Liaise with Branch payroll manager and/or finance.

• Report data to Branch payroll manager.

Training & Development

• Identify training needs with managers.

• Organize training sessions and maintain training records.

HR Projects & Compliance

• Participate in HR policy development and implementation.

• Support diversity, inclusion, wellbeing, and engagement initiatives.

• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory HR requirements.

IT knowledge

• VINCI software ‘TIPS’ or similar

• DocuSign or similar