Ministry of Land and Legal Affairs
Port of Spain
Job Description
The incumbent is required to provide overall management and coordination of the activities of professional and other support staff engaged in the provision of Human Resource Management (HRM) services in a Ministry/Department. Work includes directing the formulation and implementation of HRM strategies and programmes to support the Ministrys/Departments strategic objectives and business plan; advising on HRM, organisational and strategic issues; directing and coordinating activities such as change management, HR planning, performance management and training and development; and evaluating the HRM services provided; and effecting necessary changes.
Key and Critical Responsibilities
- Plans, organises, directs and coordinates the work of professional and other support staff engaged in the provision of HRM services in a Ministry/Department. <div>- Directs the formulation of HRM strategies and the development of HRM programmes and projects to support the Ministrys/Departments strategic objectives and business plan. </div><div>- Participates in and/or leads the strategic planning process for the Ministry/Department and coordinates HR planning, organisational transformation and change efforts of the Ministry/Department. </div><div>- Provides advice on complex HRM issues, organisational problems and strategic issues. </div><div>- Directs and coordinates staff engaged in monitoring and evaluating staffing levels. </div><div>- Develops Human Resource staffing plan for the Ministry/Department, monitors its implementation and ensures that appropriate guidance is provided to divisional managers in order that workforce needs of the Ministry/Department are met. </div><div>- Directs the conduct of research activities to evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of the HRM and client service provided and recommends necessary changes. </div><div>- Directs the development, implementation and evaluation of the Ministrys/Departments training plans. </div><div>- Serves as a resource person at courses, seminars and workshops on HRM. </div><div>- Directs and participates in the preparation of the budgetary estimates of the HR Division and ensures that expenditure is in accordance with financial guidelines. </div><div>- Reviews and analyses reports, proposals, draft Cabinet/Ministerial Notes, circulars and other documents in order to assess quality and accuracy of content and makes appropriate recommendations. </div><div>- Prepares the more complex Cabinet/Ministerial Notes, internal notes and other documents. </div><div>- Participates in or presides over meetings and discussions with representatives of Ministries/Departments, recognised associations/unions in respect of negotiations, grievances and other matters related to HRM. </div><div>- Represents the Ministry/Department on committees and at meetings and other fora. </div><div>- Performs related work as assigned.</div>
Key Competencies
<b><u>KNOWLEDGE </u></b><div>- Extensive knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of HRM. </div><div>- Extensive knowledge of government policies, procedures, rules and </div><div>regulations related to HRM. </div><div>- Considerable knowledge of Public Service legislation, rules, regulations and policies. </div><div>- Considerable knowledge of national labour laws, and regulations; collective and other agreements and policies in respect of daily rated employees. </div><div>- Considerable knowledge of principles and techniques of strategic planning </div><div>and project management. </div><div>- Knowledge of research methodologies, principles and techniques.</div><div><br></div><div> </div><div><b><u>SKILLS AND ABILITIES </u></b></div><div>- Skill in the use of Microsoft Office Suite. </div><div>- Ability to use the internet for research purposes. </div><div>- Ability to plan, organise, direct and coordinate the work of professional and other support staff engaged in the provision of HRM services in a Ministry/Department. </div><div>- Ability to interpret policies and procedures to identify work problems and&nbsp;<span style="letter-spacing: 0.4px;">direct staff to their solutions.</span></div><div>- Ability to provide leadership and vision. </div><div>- Ability to analyse and evaluate data and trends and make appropriate&nbsp;<span style="letter-spacing: 0.4px;">recommendations.</span></div><div>- Ability to exercise tact and diplomacy in the performance of duties. </div><div>- Ability to solve complex problems and make decisions within approved&nbsp;<span style="letter-spacing: 0.4px;">policy frameworks.</span></div><div>- Ability to observe and maintain confidentiality in the performance of duties. </div><div>- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. </div><div>- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, other public service employees, representatives of recognized associations/unions and the public. </div><div><br></div><div><b style="letter-spacing: 0.4px;"><u>MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING</u></b></div><div>- Minimum of eight (8) years experience performing duties in one or more of the functional areas of human resource management, including at least four (4) years at a management/supervisory level. </div><div>- Training as evidenced by a recognised University degree with core courses in HRM or a post graduate Diploma in HRM.</div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div>