Job vacancy Director, Human Resource Management and Administration

Kingston

OrganisationNational Works AgencyReferenceVAC-49394Contract TypeFull-TimeIndustriesManagementLocationKingstonSalary & Benefits$9,401,821.00 per annumDate Posted29/04/2024Expiry Date21/05/2024The National Works Agency, an Executive Agency of the Government of Jamaica is seeking suitably qualified individuals for the position of Director, Human Resource Management and Administration

 

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:  

• Master's Degree in Human Resource Management or Business/Public Administration
• Specialized Training in Human Resources/ Personnel Management/Labour Relations
• At least five (5) years work experience at a Senior Management level. 

 

SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Strong management, planning and organising skills
• Sound knowledge of Industrial Relations Law
• Excellent customer relations skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and coaching skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills 

 

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP

• Reports to: The Chief Executive Officer 

 

PRINCIPAL FUNCTIONS:

• Review the organisation's Human Resource, Industrial Relations, Training and Administrative policies and procedures in accordance with Human Resource Management standards.
• Prepare and monitor the Directorate's operational plan and budget, ensuring the work of the Directorate is carried out to plan and agreed targets achieved.
• Prepare and submit performance and other reports as required.
• Formulate policies, provide strategic direction on Human Resource Management, Industrial Relations, Administrative and Records Management programmes for the Agency.
• Initiate and develop strategic and tactical plans/programmes which promote a healthy, safe and proactive industrial relations climate.
• Develop and implement a succession-planning programme for the Agency to facilitate continuity and the availability of requirement skills and competencies to meet the needs of the Agency.
• Develop and implement training and development policies to maximize staff potential to accomplish the Agency's Mission.

 

 

The Agency thanks all applicants. Only individuals short-listed will be contacted. 

30 Jul, 2024 (70 days left)