Director, Human Resource Management and Development

Key Responsibilities

Management/Administrative: 

• Provides professional advice and the interpretation of HR policies for the ITA;
• Establishes human resource links between strategies and objectives of the Divisions;
• Establishes and describes links between corporate policies and personnel activities;
• Undertakes planning with senior staff to determine targets and goals for the activities of the Division, ensuring standardisation of accompanying procedures; 
• Develops the Division’s Strategic/Operational Plan and Budget; 
• Develops Individual Work Plan based on strategic alignment with Division’s Operational Plan;
• Advises the various HR Committees that make recommendations for the implementation of improved HR policies and programmes; 
• Represents the ITA at meetings, seminars, conferences and workshops, or on committees, to examine and evaluates standard, incentive systems and HR policies and programmes;
• Directs the benefits administration of staff wellness programmes; 
• Evaluates implementation of HR programmes and provide recommendations to correct weaknesses. 

Technical/Professional: 

• Formulates human resource policies and procedures that guide the Human Resource functions of the ITA, in keeping with government regulations and laws; 
• Directs the implementation of various procedures that support the strategic objectives of the Division; 
• Chairs the interview panel for selection of Senior Management Placements;
• Recommends and guides the development of the Authority's grievance and termination policies; 
• Promotes policies and programmes that support the retention of staff possessing the ability to accomplish the ITA's objectives; 
• Monitors the HR functions to ascertain the effects on the operations of the Branch and develops strategies for improvements; 
• Monitors the preparation of quarterly reports for submission to the Human Resource Committee; 
• Conducts research to support any recommended changes to Human Resource policy issues;
• Provides guidance and support to Committee that deals with infractions for staff; submits recommendations and reports to the Committee, as necessary; 
• Guides the development of the ITA's training policies and the provision of talent development for staff, thereby ensuring that a skilled work force is provided;
• Directs the operational reviews and studies designed to improve the workflow and processes of Divisions, Branches and Unit; 
• Supports the promotion of the use of technology to increase efficiency; 
• Manages the implementation and maintenance of the Performance Management and Appraisal System; 
• Provides guidance to the ITA staff in the preparation of their Work Plans;
• Establishes the recognition/reward system; 
• Provides feedback to Divisional Heads and recommends areas for improvement, as necessary; 
• Promotes/enhance harmonious industrial relations climate; 
• Manages the occupational health and safety of employees at various stations across the island and Head Office; 
• Conducts negotiations and mediating activities to maintain good working relations
• Manages enrolments/disenrollment to the Authority’s Pension Fund, in keeping with staffing decisions, and ensures accuracy of contributions. 

Human Resources: 

• Monitors and evaluates the performance of direct reports, prepares performance appraisals and recommends or initiatives correction action, where necessary, to improve performance and/or attainestablished personal and/or organisational goals; 
• Participates in the recruitment of staff for the ITA and recommends transfers, promotion, termination and leave, in accordance with established human resource policies and procedures; 
• Provides leadership and guidance to direct reports through effective planning, delegation, communication, training, mentoring and coaching; 
• Maintains a system that fosters a culture of teamwork, integrity, engagement, high performance and commitment to the organization’s goals and initiatives; 
• Contributes to the development and implementation of a Succession Planning Framework in collaboration with the Human Resource Management and Development Division;
• Participates in setting the framework for culture and expectations for the onboarding or Orientation programme/process; 
• Performs any other related duties that may be assigned from time to time. 

Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

Core: 

• Good planning and organizing skills 
• Team and results oriented 
• Good interpersonal skills 
• Confidentiality and integrity 
• Strategic thinking skills 
• Good leadership skills 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills 
• Excellent time management skills and analytical skills 

Technical: 

• Sound knowledge of new and diverse training needs 
• Sound knowledge of Human Resource Management functions, including industrial relations, occupation health and safety and compensation and benefits 
• Knowledge of Organizational Development theory, concepts and practices
• Knowledge of relevant computer office applications and systems 

Minimum Required Qualification and Experience

• Master’s Degree in the Social Sciences or Human Resource Management or equivalent qualification; 
• Training in Industrial Relations and Occupational Health and Safety; 
• Five (5) years’ experience in a senior position of a similar nature. 

 OR 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences or Human Resource Management or equivalent;
• Training in Industrial Relations and Occupational Health and Safety; 
• Eight (8) years’ experience in senior position of a similar nature.

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.