Senior Human Resource Officer I

The Caribbean Community Secretariat (CARICOM) invites applications from suitably qualified nationals of Caribbean Community Member States and Associate Members to fill the position of Senior Human Resource Officer I (Staff) within the Human Resource Management Sub-Programme, Office of the Deputy Secretary-General.

JOB SUMMARY

Reporting to the Adviser, Human Resource Management, the Senior Human Resource Officer I (Staff) plays a key leadership role in supporting the HRM Unit in achieving its strategic objectives. The incumbent oversees the daily functions of HRM — including Recruitment and Selection, Talent Management, Employee Relations, Succession Planning, and HR Business Partnership — while ensuring sound, consistent application of CCS Staff Rules, Regulations, and HR policies across the Secretariat. The role also carries supervisory responsibility for the Human Resource Officer I and the Senior Human Resource Assistant, and serves as a strategic partner to assigned Directorates and Units.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Recruitment & Workforce Planning

• Manage the full recruitment cycle from advertisement preparation through to issuance of offer letters and employment contracts
• Identify and implement recruitment methods in line with the agreed Recruitment Strategy; monitor and analyse activities to optimise cost-effectiveness
• Lead human resource planning activities including staff audits, gap analysis, and recommendations on staffing levels, team structure, and recruitment philosophy
• Prepare annual and quarterly recruitment budgets

HR Business Partnership

• Partner with Directorate and Unit leadership to align HR strategy with business priorities; analyse trends and metrics to develop HR solutions, programmes, and policies
• Provide HR policy guidance and interpretation; mentor managers and supervisors on employee development best practices and conflict resolution
• Measure organisational health and lead employee engagement, reward, and recognition strategies
• Act as a change agent, supporting process design and organisational transformation initiatives

Succession Planning

• Define and lead the Succession Planning process, ensuring alignment with the Secretariat's long-term vision and talent development objectives
• Identify potential successors for critical roles through talent mapping and performance reviews; establish structured individual development plans encompassing skills enhancement, mentorship, and cross-functional exposure
• Maintain the succession plan through periodic review and communicate it to stakeholders with transparency; implement a consistent schedule of assessment to track successor progress and readiness

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• A Master's Degree in Human Resource Management/Administration, Public Administration, or a related field, with specialised training and high-level competence in: Recruitment, Selection & Manpower Planning; Employee Relations; HR Business Partnership; Talent Management Strategies; Employment Law; Organisational Development & Change Management; and Principles and Practice of Strategic Human Resource Management. A professional HRM qualification is desirable.
• A minimum of five (5) years' HR experience at a senior level, gained in one or more of the following: a Government Ministry; an international or regional organisation/institution; or a private sector entity of comparative size
• Good working knowledge of: Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS); Compensation & Benefits; Project Management; Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Visio, Projects)

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Strong oral and written communication skills, with proven experience preparing formal reports for a variety of audiences
• Well-developed interpersonal skills including Emotional Intelligence, and the ability to exercise tact, diplomacy, and patience
• Strong ability to identify issues, analyse situations, and implement effective solutions, including resolving workplace conflicts
• Ability to work harmoniously as a member of a team
• Demonstrated capacity to conduct research and apply analytical thinking to support informed decision-making
• Proven management or supervisory experience, with the ability to lead and support staff
• Significant experience in recruitment, performance management, and operating within defined HR policy frameworks