Human Resource Officer

About the role

The Human Resource Officer delivers the day-to-day HR function, reporting to the Director, Human Resources and Administration. The role covers industrial relations (including negotiations with the recognised union), recruitment, benefits and compensation, performance management, and HR policy and compliance, and the incumbent acts for the Director in HR matters when required.

Key responsibilities

• Take part in negotiations and meetings with the recognised trade union and provide research and documentation supporting management decisions
• 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 delegated
• Administer group health, life and pension plans and manage 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 Director's absence in line with company policy

Required profile

• First degree in Human Resource Management, Industrial Relations, Business Administration or an equivalent field
• Minimum of five years of 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

Required skills

• Strong negotiation, conflict resolution, investigation and report-writing skills
• Sound judgment, integrity and the ability to handle confidential information
• Ability to work constructively with employees, managers and union representatives
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HR/payroll systems