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Director, Corporate Services Division

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Organisation
Bureau of Standards Jamaica
Reference
VAC-54755
Contract Type
Full-Time
Industries
Management
Location
Kingston
Salary & Benefits
Date Posted
17/11/2024
Expiry Date
02/12/2024
Reporting to the Executive Director the incumbent is responsible for conceptualizing, developing, guiding and implementing the organization €™s operational and strategic focus and to ensure new business development and maintenance.

 

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Evaluates and modifies benefits policies to establish competitive programs and to ensure compliance with legal requirements.
  • Investigates industrial accident and prepares reports for insurance carrier.
  • Prepares reports and any information required for the Standards Council and its sub-Committees.
  • Oversees property maintenance, preventative programme (electrical, plumbing, carpentry and grounds, etc.).
  • Manages the development, implementation of the Corporate & Operational Plans and Budget for FMD.
  • Overseas the design, marketing and delivery of training interventions to support the raising level of awareness of quality and related concepts in the local context.

Strategic Focus

  • To design and develop policies, strategies and programmes to support the BSJ’s priorities.
  • To develop department plans and formulate strategic procedures treating major and complex projects undertaken by the BSJ.
  • To develop a strong and capable technical services and standards-driven organization. 
  • Maintain relationships with internal and external partners and stakeholders
  • To demonstrate leadership and commitment to the Quality Management System Policy by ensuring that objectives established are compatible with the context and strategic direction of the BSJ
  • Overseas the design, marketing and delivery of training interventions to support the raising level of awareness of quality and related concepts in the local context.

 

Performance Indicators:

Performance is deemed satisfactory by the extent to which:

  • Projects are completed according to specifications and within specified time
  • All Business Development activities are executed within timelines
  • The Communication, Customer Service and Public Education Branch maintains the image of the BSJ
  • All ICT infrastructure is in place and implemented on time
  • All OFMB projects are executed within budget
  • All reports are accurate and presented on time

 

Accountability:

  • Manage the Divisions annual budget within a plus 5 or minus 5 variance
  • Ensure deliverables within the corporate plan are met within the agreed time period
  • Accountable for deliverables of all key roles and responsibilities attached.

 

Unusual Requirements/Working Conditions:

  • The position, due to its nature, may require work beyond scheduled hours of work to meet important deadlines.

 

Minimum Educational Requirements:

  • Master’s degree in Engineering Management or equivalent
  • Talent management assessment capability
  • Computer literacy in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Project management training

 

Experience:

  • 5  - 10 years’ experience in a senior management position in human resources in a unionized environment
  • 3 -5 years experience in industrial relations

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Comprehensive knowledge of Labour Laws
  • Working knowledge of government’s administrative system
  • Industrial relations principles and practices
  • Contemporary Human Capital Management approaches
  • Statistical and data analysis techniques
  • Sound knowledge of HR functions: Staffing, employee development, performance management, compensation and benefits administration, job analysis, design and evaluation
  • Excellent human relations/interpersonal skills
  • Oral and written communication skills
  • Leadership and motivational skills
  • Negotiation and mediation skills
  • Ability to a lead a team successfully
  • Meet stipulated deadlines
  • Use Microsoft Office Suite and other software as appropriate
  • Competence and knowledge of relevant HR software programmes

 

 

Please note that while we appreciate all applications, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted

Region: 
Kingston
Occupational fields: 
Engineering
Human Resources
Legal
Other
Other
Other
Required degree level: 
Other

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