Human Resource Officer

Coordinate all actions covering the entire span of human resources and administrative activities.

Active Home Centre, Jamaica’s leading retailer for Home Finishing Products with showroom in Kingston & Montego Bay, selling a wide range of tiles, plumbing supplies, kitchen, appliance, furniture & Lighting is seeking experienced candidates to join our team.

HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICER - KINGSTON

The selected candidate will be responsible for providing quality support in various human resource and administrative functions which includes but not limited to support the selection, recruitment & talent retention, manpower planning, successful onboarding, Efficient Off boarding, benefits & compensation, employee referral program, record management (personnel) as well as payroll activities.

Other duties/responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Coordinate all actions covering the entire span of human resources staffing activities (recruitment, onboarding, reassignment, promotion, performance management, career development as well as off boarding), ensuring consistency in the application of the staff rules and human resources policies and procedures.
• Support the development and implementation of all HR initiatives
• Work in collaboration with the HRM to facilitate training and develop programs to enhance employees skills
• Support the Unit with mediation, conflicts to foster a positive work environment
• Support employee engagement through planned initiatives
• Educate the staff on the Company’s  policies and procedures

Qualification & Skills

• BSc Human Resource Management or any related Degree from a recognized tertiary institution.
• Minimum of 2 years’ operating in a Human Resource environment
• Sound knowledge of Jamaican labour laws and the administration of Human Resource Policies and Practices.
• Experience in a retail/distribution environment would be an asset
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft suite
• Excellent Human relations and interpersonal skills
• Decisive personality combined with coaching/mentoring skills.
• Flexible, resilient, results oriented with a strong business focus.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality, display integrity and strong work ethic.
• Energy, enthusiasm, and creativity.