Human Resource Officer Full Time NEW

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
Participate in negotiations and meetings with the recognised trade union, and provide research and documentation in support of management decision making

Investigate and manage grievances and disciplinary matters, and advise managers on the application of the collective agreement and conditions of service

Lead recruitment and selection, including interviewing candidates as required or as delegated

Administer group health, life and pension plans, and manage the relationships with brokers, insurers and trustees, including annual renewals

Oversee the preparation and review of payroll inputs

Oversee performance appraisals, training and development

Develop and review HR policies, ensure compliance with employment legislation and State Enterprise requirements, and prepare HR reports for management and the Board

Approve leave and issue warnings in the Directors absence, in line with company policy

Key Competencies
First degree in Human Resource Management, Industrial Relations, Business Administration or an equivalent field

Minimum of five (5) years progressive HR experience, including exposure to industrial relations in a unionised environment

Experience in recruitment, collective bargaining, benefits administration, performance management and HR reporting

Experience in the aviation industry, a State Enterprise or another regulated environment is an asset

Working knowledge of Trinidad and Tobago labour and employment law and industrial relations practice

Strong negotiation, conflict resolution, investigation and report-writing skills

Sound judgment, integrity and the ability to handle confidential information

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HR/payroll systems

Ability to work constructively with employees, managers and union representatives.