Human Resource Officer

Coordinate the full range of human resource functions at the JCPD, including recruitment, selection, staff movement, compensation, and benefits administration in line with government and organizational policies.

Human Resource Officer (GMG/SEG 1)

Salary JM$3,501,526-$4,709,163 

The Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD) is seeking to identify a suitably qualified candidate to fill the above-mentioned post.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

The successful candidate will:

Coordinate the full range of human resource functions at the JCPD, including recruitment, selection, staff movement, compensation, and benefits administration in line with government and organizational policies. He/She will provide technical advice and guidance on HR matters, support employee and industrial relations, and contribute to the implementation of HR strategies to ensure the effective management and development of staff. The role also includes maintaining and updating the Human Resource Information System (HRMIS), preparing reports, and supporting organizational compliance with HR policies and procedures.

1. 1.      KEY OUTPUTS

• Technical advice to management and staff on all matters relating to Human Resources policies, procedures and services
• Advice, guidance and interpretation on and of government policies and guidelines available to the JCPD
• Current Human Resources Policies and Procedures Manual disseminated and staff sensitized
• HRMD Programmes, policies and procedures administered and enforced
• Human Resource Management Strategy implemented
• Staff hired, oriented, and appointed, and redeployed
• Staff benefits administered
• Exit Interviews conducted
• Human Resource Information System (HRMIS) maintained/populated and updated
• Competent staff recruited and retained
• HRMIS data and relevant reports provided

1. 2.      KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

Technical/Professional Responsibilities:

• Provides accurate and timely interpretation and application of Human Resource policies and procedures
• Participates in the development and implementation of a comprehensive Human Resource strategy to support the hiring, retention, welfare, training, and development of staff;
• Coordinates the recruitment, selection and engagement of qualified staff
• Develops and coordinates staff orientation programmes in collaboration with the Training Officer
• Collaborates with the Training Officer to develop Human Resource training programmes for managers and supervisors to enable effective HR planning, coaching, disciplining, performance monitoring, and appraisal of employees
• Maintains staff benefits programs; informing staff of benefits, recommending benefit programs to management; processing benefit claims; obtaining and evaluating and recommending benefit contract bids; and designing and conducting sensitization sessions on benefit programs.
• Updates the HRMIS with current employee data, and ensures personnel records are maintained by establishing an efficient and effective filing and retrieval system for both current and past employee personnel records
• Conducts and analyses exit interviews and recommends relevant action
• Prepares profiles of staff to be appointed, promoted, retired and granted study leave etc.
• Serves on internal committees, working groups and /or ad hoc task forces providing human resource management expertise and contributing to the attainment of organizational goals
• Prepares monthly staff reports
• Participates as a member of any Disciplinary Committee to deal with infractions by staff

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE

The position requires any of the following qualifications/experience:

• A Bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution in the disciplines of Human Resources Management or equivalent
• Training in Industrial Relations and Labour Laws is desirable
• At least five (5) years Post Qualification experience in Human Resource Management   

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

• Knowledge of government recruitment, promotion and separation practices – Knowledge of the Staffing Orders and policies governing the Disabilities sector
• Practical knowledge of the applied use of information technology and productivity software, such as Microsoft Office and HRMIS
• Ability to understand the impact of policy changes on human resource management.

Interested individuals who meet the requirements should submit their written application with résumé no later than Friday, October 10, 2025.