Senior Human Resource Officer (GMG/SEG 1)

Key Responsibilities

Technical/Professional: 

• Retrieves, records and collates all documentation relating to the recruitment and selection processes for the AGC; 
• Assists with the preparation of notices and advertisements for vacant positions for dispatch to the Office of the Services Commissions, the relevant Media Houses and the AGC’s Intranet/Internet; 
• Retrieves Job Applications from Job Application Database and collates them for shortlisting; 
• Prepares shortlisting matrices for relevant job applications; 
• Co-ordinates and invigilates the interview assessment process to ensure accountability and fairness: 
• Schedules and arranges interviews under the guidance of the Director, Human Resource Management and based on the priorities of the AGC; 
• Conducts reference checks on possible candidates; 
• Contacts shortlisted applicants, arranges interview panels, and sets up for interviews; 
• Prepares the relevant documents and organize for interview packages to be distributed to panelists; 
• Creates and disseminates links to facilitate virtual interview assessments and interview processes; 
• Liaises with panelists to retrieve interview packages containing scores and comments; 
• Collates interview scores and prepares interview Score Sheets for the signature of panelists; 
• Prepares reports detailing outcome of assessments and interview processes for the attention of the Solicitor-General; 
• Prepares recruitment reports for the attention of Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Justice to aid in the recruitment decision-making process; 
• Informs applicants of the outcome of the interview process through the approved communication modes; 
• Prepares submissions for employments, appointments, acting appointments, confirmations and separations for submission to the HREC and HRMC; 
• Sits on interview panels to assist in the recruitment of junior administrative staff; 
• Prepares all related HR communiques and correspondence for review by the Director, HRM; 
• Conducts research on related Human Resource issues as directed to inform HR planning and analysis; 
• Performs audits of personnel files to ensure that all required employee documentation are collected and maintained; 
• Advises AGC staff members on the various benefits and procedures to follow to access same. 

Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

Core: 

• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills 
• Strong customer relations skills 
• Excellent planning and organizing skills 
• Excellent judgment and decision-making skills 
• Proficiency in the use of relevant Computer Applications 

Technical: 

• Knowledge of the principles of Public Sector Management 
• Working knowledge of Human Resource Management principles and practices
• Working knowledge of the Public Service Regulations and Staff Orders
• Ability to work independently and make sound and reasoned decisions
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and other programme applications appropriate to assigned responsibilities 

Minimum Required Qualification and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management, Management Studies, Public/Business Administration, or related Social Sciences; 
• One (1) years’ experience in a Human Resource Management environment. 

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.