Organisation
Island Traffic Authority
Reference
VAC-55451
Contract Type
Full-Time
Industries
Human Resources & Recruitment
Location
Kingston
Salary & Benefits
$4,266,270 - $5,737,659 per annum
Date Posted
17/01/2025
Expiry Date
04/02/2025
The incumbent is responsible for providing management analysis and organizational development service to the ITA with a view to improving the efficiency and effectiveness of its operations.
Key Responsibilities
Management/Administrative:
- Leads and manages the Unit for effective analysis and planning human resource management programmes and projects;
- Provides technical advice to Senior Manager, HRM&D, as it relates to area of expertise;
- Contributes to the development of the Division’s Strategic and Operational Plans and Budget;
- Researches and provides insights on existing and future demands and services within organisation development;
- Prepares and delivers reports, presentations and other official documents towards the effective management and provision of services;
- Represents the ITA at national, regional and international meetings, seminars and conferences, and provides required feedback and contribution.
Technical/Professional:
- Manages/administers the implementation of human resource policies, in keeping with GOJ guidelines and regulations;
- Interprets and implements government’s and ITA’s human resource policies;
- Monitors to ensure that new or revised policies are implemented and understood;
- Identifies areas where human resource improvements are needed, and develops proposals to rectify same;
- Maintains links with HR practitioners to keep abreast of new developments and best practices;
- Evaluates and approves for implementation, policy proposals submitted by staff which will improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the organization;
- Conducts organizational and strategic reviews within the Island Traffic Authority;
- Documents areas in need of strengthening in terms of structure, systems and human resource development;
- Conducts preliminary surveys to determine and define the objectives of the study, scope of the study and appropriate methods and techniques to be employed and the requisite Terms of Reference;
- Manages the change process through the use of change management techniques and approaches to mitigate risks of resistance;
- Develops Change Management and Change Management Plans;
- Develops new and revises existing Job Descriptions;
- Conducts systems and procedure studies;
- Supports the implementation of the Performance Management Appraisal System (PMAS) and other reform initiatives;
- Facilitates the monitoring of the Performance Management and Appraisal System within the ITA to ensure equity and fairness;
- Initiates and develops strategic and tactical plans/programmes which will promote a healthy and proactive industrial relations climate;
- Monitors the implementation and maintenance of several programmes within ITA, such as the Service Excellence Programme, Orientation Programme, Internship Programme and Succession Planning Programme;
- Performs any other related duties that may be assigned from time to time.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies
Core:
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Teamwork and co-operation
- Results oriented
- Good leadership skills
- People Management skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Confidentiality and integrity
Technical:
- Excellent knowledge of Human Resource Management Techniques
- Good knowledge of Public Service Regulations, Staff Orders and other human resource legal documents
- Good knowledge of Labour Laws and Industrial relations practices
- Proficiency in relevant computer applications, including management information systems
Minimum Required Qualification and Experience
- Master’s Degree in Human Resource Management or related field;
- Three (3) years related experience.
OR
- Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management or related field;
- Six (6) years related experience.
Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Region:
Kingston
Occupational fields:
Human Resources
Legal
Other
Other
Other
Required degree level:
Other
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