Senior Officer -HRM

The Senior Officer HRM is responsible for executing the full recruiting lifecycle, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, selection and offer. This position requires a strong background in recruiting and knowledge of the labor market

CAREER OPPORTUNITY 

An Agency of the Office of the Cabinet, Government of Jamaica

Building Capability for Public Service Excellence

SENIOR HR OFFICER ( Grade 7) 

Total Compensation : J$4,266,270 per annum

The Management Institute for National Development (MIND) is the Government of Jamaica’s training institute, with the mandate “to provide effective leadership development and management training appropriate to all levels, and in line with the demands of a modern and competitive public service”.

JOB SUMMARY: 
The Senior Associate, is responsible for executing the full recruiting lifecycle, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, selection and offer. This position requires a strong background in recruiting and knowledge of the labor market. 

Service Delivery

• Assist in the strategizing, development and execution of full life cycle recruiting projects
• Leverage the use of Job Boards to achieve and exceed recruitment targets
• Network through industry contacts, association memberships, trade groups, social media, and employees
• Assist in developing and tracking measurable facets of the recruiting and hiring process so that the processes are transparent and measurable 
• Execute continuous improvement goals 
• Coordinate and implement college recruiting initiatives 
• Administrative duties and recordkeeping

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Master’s Degree in Human Resource Management or equivalent qualification/training from an accredited college/university or any other related field.
• Minimum of three years human resources experience required; with a minimum of two years corporate recruiting.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office suite, and online collaboration tools (SharePoint/Teams) 
• Working knowledge of recruiting software, as well as Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) or Human Resource Management Systems (HRMS).
• Strong leadership ability is required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

 To perform this job successfully, the incumbent must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, as assigned.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required. 

• Experience with full life cycle recruiting (executive, experienced hire).
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work independently to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment, with effective time management skills. 
• Proven candidate sourcing and relationship building skills.
• Strong verbal/written communication, problem-solving, analytical, and independent judgement skills to support an environment driven by customer service and teamwork.
• Ability to maintain the highly confidential nature of human resources work.
• Ability to work productively and collaboratively with a diverse group (both internally and externally) and foster teamwork.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Outlook to include the ability to schedule meetings/interviews accurately 
• Demonstrates attention to detail with proven organizational and prioritization skills
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to exercise appropriate judgment in executing tasks without supervision 
• Demonstrates resourcefulness and initiative in dealing with daily assumptions.
• A high level of individual creativity and initiative, with the ability to think analytically, and research and assess opportunities.

COMPETENCIES

Business Competencies

• Communication- Delivering clear, effective communication and taking responsibility for understanding others. 
• Customer Service- Demonstrating a commitment to public service, serving internal and external customers while holding oneself accountable for quality outcomes. 
• Collaboration & Teamwork- Working cooperatively with others, inside and outside the organization, to accomplish objectives. Building and maintaining mutually beneficial partnerships, while leveraging information and achieving results. 
• Stakeholder Management- Capable of building strong professional relationships with the ability to influence all levels across the organization

Technical Competencies

• Recruitment– Understands and demonstrates knowledge of HR concepts, principles, and practices related to identifying, attracting, and selecting individuals and placing them in positions to address changing organizational needs

• Influence & Negotiation- Uses persuasion to gain the support and cooperation from stakeholders, leadership team, colleagues, support staff, and other parties to achieve the desired course of action consistent with the organization’s strategic goals and objectives
• Strategic Thinking- Supports organizational goals and objectives in accordance with strategic and/or operations plans.