Senior Human Resource Officer (Benefits)

Job Purpose

The incumbent is responsible for the administration of leave, pensions and other benefits for all categories of workers who have served in the Island Traffic Authority, in accordance with the Pensions and Labour Relations Act, Staff Order and Public Service Regulations and ITA Human Resources Policy and Procedural Manual. 

Key Responsibilities

Management/Administrative: 

• Develops Individual Work Plan based on strategic alignment with the Division’s Operational Plan; 
• Participates in and arranges meetings, seminars and workshops, as required;
• Prepares Annual/Quarterly/Monthly or special reports, as assigned; 
• Prepares and delivers presentations for the sensitisation and maintenance of the performance management system and other organisation development initiatives.

Technical/Professional: 

• Computes and verifies all Vacation, Recreational, Special, Maternity, Special Sick and Departmental Leave; 
• Liaises with ITA Service Hubs and Head Office for the monitoring and reporting of monthly Attendance; 
• Provides information concerning leave eligibility; 
• Checks and verifies salaries, reclassification, appointments, and leave entitlement for all members of staff; 
• Certifies the authenticity of documents submitted for the processing of benefits;
• Liaises with Payroll Officer to ensure accurate payments of emoluments;
• Makes requests for National Insurance Scheme and National Housing Trust contributions of employees and retirees; 
• Processes Leave particulars for officers referred for Medical Board; 
• Maintains a record of all members of staff who will proceed on pre-retirement leave and provides counselling and sensitizations workshops for potential and pre-retirees;
• Sensitizes staff on matters pertaining to labour laws and other aspects of Industrial Relations, as it applies to the processing of benefit; 
• Prepares and submits letters for linkage of service to the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service; 
• Requests Death Certificates, Probated Will and other documents vital for the processing of death benefits; 
• Processes enrolment and disenrollment regarding the Health Insurance and Pension Schemes. 

Human Resources: 

• Contributes to a system that fosters a culture of teamwork, integrity, engagement, high performance and commitment to the organisation’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 On-boarding or Orientation Programme/process; 
• Performs any other related duties that may be assigned from time to time. 

Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

Core: 

• Excellent oral and written communication skills 
• Detail oriented and methodical 
• Good planning and organizing skills 
• Team and results oriented 
• Confidentiality and Integrity 
• Good interpersonal skills 

Technical: 

• Knowledge of Government legal requirements for benefits such as leave and pension, including Public Service Regulations 
• Knowledge of Government Operational Guidelines 
• Knowledge of relevant computer applications and systems 

Minimum Required Qualification and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management or related field; 
• Two (2) years related experience. 

OR 

• Associate Degree in Human Resource Management or related field; 
• Four (4) years related experience.

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.