Organisation
Ministry of Justice
Reference
VAC-55327
Contract Type
Full-Time
Industries
Human Resources & Recruitment
Location
Kingston
Salary & Benefits
$2,190,302.00 - $2,945,712.00 per annum
Date Posted
07/01/2025
Expiry Date
24/01/2025
The Assistant Human Resource Officer, Employee Relations & Welfare is primarily responsible for the management of leave and general benefits administration to Divisions across the Ministry of Justice.
Key Outputs:
- Leave & other benefits requests processed
- Leave entitlements calculated and updated
- Leave and benefit administration research conducted
- Attendance reports analyzed
- Personnel files and service records updated and maintained
- Annual/Quarterly/Monthly performance reports prepared
- Individual work plans developed
Key Responsibility Areas:
Technical/Professional Responsibilities
- Processes request for leave - sick, departmental, vacation, study, special, maternity and day release;
- Calculates and updates employee leave records – sick, departmental, vacation, study, special, maternity and day release;
- Receives and analyses Attendance Reports for each Division of the MoJ;
- Provides reports on leave/other benefits statistics and updates for each Division of the MoJ on a periodic basis to guide the Human Resource Planning processes;
- Processes requests for seniority allowance resulting from achieving the required time period and satisfactory Performance Management and Evaluation System score;
- Conducts research on matters relating to leave/benefits administration;
- Updates, maintains and reports on the service records of employees in the MoJ and its key stakeholders to assist with the pension/retirement processes;
- Prepares for processing, updates and maintains employee benefits mechanisms i.e. Sagicor Health Schemes, GOJ Bus Services, Motor Vehicle Concession, Staff Loans and related matters;
- Liaises with the SHRMD – MoFPS on all leave and general benefits policies and operations;
- Supports senior executives in the provision of leave and general benefits advisory/training for managers and employees, as required;
- Remains aware of relevant innovation and industry trends and issues and implement relevant changes to the workplace to ensure the MoJ achieves best practice and strategic objectives.
Administrative Responsibilities
- Develops Individual Work Plans based on alignment to the overall plan for the section;
- Participates in meetings, seminars, workshops and conferences as required;
- Prepares reports and programme documents as required;
- Maintains customer service principles, standards and measurements.
Human Resources Responsibilities
- Contributes to and maintains a system that fosters a culture of teamwork, employee empowerment and commitment to the Division’s and organization’s goals;
- Assists with the preparation and conducts presentations on role of Division/Unit for the Orientation and Onboarding programme.
Other Responsibilities
- Performs all other duties and functions as may be required from time to time.
Performance Standards:
- Leave & other benefits requests processed in accordance with SHRMD policies, guidelines and timeframes;
- Leave entitlements calculated and updated in accordance with SHRMD policies, guidelines and timeframes;
- Leave and benefit administration research conducted are evidence-based and completed in agreed timeframes;
- Attendance reports analyzed in accordance with SHRMD policies, guidelines and timeframes;
- Personnel files and service records updated and maintained in keeping with agreed standards and timeframes;
- Annual/Quarterly/Monthly performance reports are prepared in accordance with agreed format, are accurate and submitted on time;
- Individual Work Plans developed in conformity to established standards and within agreed timeframes;
- Confidentiality, integrity and professionalism displayed in the delivery of duties and interaction with staff.
Required Competencies:
Core Competencies
- Adaptability
- Compliance
- Customer and Quality Focus
- Initiative
- Integrity
- Interpersonal
- Oral Communication
- Teamwork & Cooperation
- Time Management
- Written Communication
Technical/Functional Competencies
- Accountability
- Attention to Detail
- Goal/Results Oriented
- Human Resource Management
- Methodical
- Planning and Organising
- Problem Solving and Decision-making
- Resilience
- Stress Tolerance
- Technical Skills
- Use and Application of Technology
Other Competencies
- Knowledge of the principles of administrative management
- Knowledge of Human Resource Management principles and practices
- Working knowledge of the Public Service Regulations
- Working knowledge of statutes, legislations, regulations policies and procedures administered by the SHRMD
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and other programme applications appropriate to assigned responsibilities
Minimum Required Education and Experience
- Associate Degree in Human Resource Management, Management Studies, Public/Business Administration, or related social sciences;
- Two (2) years’ experience in a Human Resource Management environment.
Authority:
- Access4 confidential information
Specific Conditions associated with the job
- Work will be conducted in an office outfitted with standard office equipment and specialized software.
- The environment is fast paced with on-going interactions with critical stakeholders and meeting tight deadlines which will result in high degrees of pressure, on occasions.
- May be required to travel locally to attend conferences, seminars and meetings.
The Ministry of Justice thanks all applicants for their interest, but only those shortlisted will be contacted.
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Region:
Kingston
Occupational fields:
Human Resources
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Required degree level:
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