Job Description
Reporting to the Director, Human Resources and Administration, the Human Resource Officer delivers the day-to-day HR function. The role covers industrial relations (including negotiations with the recognised union), recruitment, benefits and compensation, performance management, and HR policy and compliance. The incumbent will act for the Director in HR matters when required.
Key and Critical Responsibilities
<p> Participate in negotiations and meetings with the recognised trade union, and provide research and documentation in support of management decision making</p><p> Investigate and manage grievances and disciplinary matters, and advise managers on the application of the collective agreement and conditions of service</p><p> Lead recruitment and selection, including interviewing candidates as required or as delegated</p><p> Administer group health, life and pension plans, and manage the relationships with brokers, insurers and trustees, including annual renewals</p><p> Oversee the preparation and review of payroll inputs</p><p> Oversee performance appraisals, training and development</p><p> Develop and review HR policies, ensure compliance with employment legislation and State Enterprise requirements, and prepare HR reports for management and the Board</p><p> Approve leave and issue warnings in the Directors absence, in line with company policy</p><p><br></p><div><br></div><p></p>
Key Competencies
<div> First degree in Human Resource Management, Industrial Relations, Business Administration or an equivalent field</div><div><br></div><div> Minimum of five (5) years progressive HR experience, including exposure to industrial relations in a unionised environment</div><div><br></div><div> Experience in recruitment, collective bargaining, benefits administration, performance management and HR reporting</div><div><br></div><div> Experience in the aviation industry, a State Enterprise or another regulated environment is an asset</div><div><br></div><div><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4px;"> Working knowledge of Trinidad and Tobago labour and employment law and industrial relations practice</span></div><div><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4px;"><br></span></div><div> Strong negotiation, conflict resolution, investigation and report-writing skills</div><div><br></div><div><b> Sound judgment, integrity and the ability to handle confidential information</b></div><div><br></div><div> Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HR/payroll systems</div><div><br></div><div> Ability to work constructively with employees, managers and union representatives.</div>