Senior Human Resource Officer (JDIC)

Senior Human Resource Officer (JDIC)

Senior Human Resource Officer (JDIC)

Our Client, the Jamaica Deposit Insurance Corporation is seeking a resourceful and highly organized Senior Human Resource Officer to join our team. This role demands a qualified HR generalist with strong interpersonal and administrative skills, and a passion for delivering high-quality HR services including workforce planning, recruitment, employee relations, compensation and benefits, and performance management.  The successful candidate will support the Director, Human Resource & Administration in driving the Corporation’s HR strategy and day-to-day operations while fostering a high-performance and compliant work environment.

About the JDIC:

The Jamaica Deposit Insurance Corporation (JDIC) was created by the Government of Jamaica to protect depositors and promote stability and confidence in Jamaica’s financial system and has a mission to:

• Protect insured deposits against loss due to the non-viability of Deposit Taking Institutions; 
• Provide financial and other assistance  in the restructuring/resolution of non-viable Deposit Taking Institutions consistent with the parent legislation for the resolution of financial institutions and other applicable law and standards of best practice;
• Manage the Deposit Insurance Fund consistent with its statutory objects;
• Support the promotion of financial consumer protection and financial inclusion;
• Take such necessary steps to minimize its exposure to loss. 

To execute its Mission, JDIC operates  a knowledge management environment which promotes excellence in professional and technical expertise allowing  employees to realize their potential.  The JDIC core values of Accountability, Communication, Excellence, Professionalism and Teamwork support the institutional strength of the JDIC and its expert cadre of staff. 

About the Role:
The Senior Human Resource Officer provides comprehensive support in delivering people-centred services and ensuring HR processes are aligned with the Corporation’s strategic goals. Key responsibilities include:

Workforce Planning, Staffing & HR Service Delivery

• Assist in maintaining the Corporation’s organizational structure and job design framework.
• Support the full recruitment cycle, including advertisement preparation, interview scheduling, documentation, background checks, onboarding, and induction.
• Monitor employment contracts and coordinate timely renewals.
• Contribute to the maintenance of succession plans and workforce capacity analysis.
• Generate HR reports and analytics using MY HR+ and assist in drafting correspondence and meeting documentation.

Corporate Planning

• Provide administrative and technical support for the development and implementation of the HR&A Strategic Management and Operational Plans.
• Assist in the preparation of the HR budget and monitor alignment with corporate priorities.
• Track unit-level performance indicators and support the update of individual development plans.

Compensation & Benefits

• Using the MyHR+ systems, maintain schedules for leave administration and provide guidance on related policies.
• Support payroll submissions, administer staff benefits, verify lunch programme invoices, and confirm compensation changes.

Pension Administration

• Prepare and track pension documents, including retirement benefit submissions and pre-retirement consultations.
• Provide routine guidance on pension queries and monitor case progress.

Performance Management

• Coordinate the performance appraisal process, track KPIs, and support SMART goal-setting.
• Assist with updating job descriptions and identifying high-potential employees for development and succession planning.
• Collaborate on data analysis to improve performance-related initiatives.

Training & Development

• Support training needs analysis, develop the annual training plan, manage training logistics, and maintain training records.
• Provide support in career development planning, promotions, and reclassifications.

Employee Relations, HR Policy & Records Management

• Assist with reviewing and updating HR policies and supporting employee understanding of labour laws and internal policies.
• Maintain accurate HR records and employee files (digital and physical) in compliance with the Records Management Policy.
• Disseminate MOFPS circulars and HR-related communications.

About the Person:

The ideal candidate should possess:

• A postgraduate degree in Human Resource Management OR a first degree with SHRM-CP certification or equivalent.
• A minimum of five (5) years of progressive HR experience.
• Solid understanding of Jamaican labour laws, industrial relations, and public sector HR policies.
• Experience with HR information systems, especially MY HR+, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Strong communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to handle sensitive information confidentially.
• Working knowledge of basic accounting principles is an asset.

Application Process:

Qualified applicants are invited to submit their résumés, including the names and contact details of three (3) referees, no later than July 22, 2025.

We appreciate your interest in this opportunity; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.