Assistant Human Resource Officer

Office Gems is facilitating the recruitment of an ASSISTANT HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICER for one of our clients, a well-established manufacturing company.  This position will be based in the Company’s ARIMA OFFICE.

The Assistant Human Resource Officer will be responsible for the management and coordination of the HR function in accordance with the Company’s Human Resource policies and procedures.

Main Duties

• The main duties of the Assistant Human Resource Officer include, but are not limited to:
• Managing day-to-day human resource management and administrative functions.
• Managing the recruitment process including internal posting of open positions, external solicitation for candidates, interview scheduling, background check processing and completion of new hire paperwork.
• Maintaining up-to-date recruitment progress reports, talent database and all related staffing communication.
• Preparing paperwork and distributing new hire packages.
• Assisting in the preparation of paperwork for terminations, transfers, promotions and employee set-up to ensure accuracy in HR database and personnel files.
• Maintaining the employee database by recording new hires, transfers, terminations, promotions, pay increases; tracking vacation, sick, and personal time.
• Assisting with monitoring of attendance and punctuality and provision of monthly attendance reports.
• Managing orientation program for employees.
• Assisting with the update and maintenance of all personnel files.
• Assisting with the review of time sheets and submitting payroll information for all staff for payroll processing.
• Conducting staffing analysis such as turnover, absenteeism, and employee surveys.
• Adhering to the Company’s values, mission and vision.
• Providing Head Office relief, when required
• Assisting with other duties, as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience

• At least three (3) years’ experience working in Human Resources.
• Diploma in Human Resource Management.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment will be an asset.
• Knowledge of Trinidad and Tobago Labor Laws will be an asset

Skills and Abilities

• Solid understanding of HR fundamentals, report writing.
• Demonstrated commitment to high professional ethical standards.
• Superior decision-making, problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Superior conflict-management abilities.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative management style.
• Excellent computer skills and proficient in Excel, Word, Outlook