GK FOODS, a Division of GraceKennedy Limited, is seeking to recruit a HR Officer to join its team of HR Practitioners, with assigned responsibilities to Grace Food Processors (Canning), Dairy Industries (Jamaica) Ltd and National Processors Divisions. Reporting to the Human Resource Manager – Manufacturing, the successful candidate should possess the following:

Special Requirements and Key Competences

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or Business Administration
• A minimum of two (2) years’ working experience in the field of Human Resources Development at a similar level
• Working knowledge of HR Software Applications
• Knowledge of Employment/Labour Laws
• Knowledge of the Manufacturing sector and Food Safety Management Systems would be an asset
• Proficiency with Microsoft suite of applications
• Excellent organizational and communication skills (written and verbal)
• Strong ethical values and confidentiality
• High level of initiative and reliability
• Effective analytical and problem solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills

Principal Responsibilities

• Support the recruitment and selection of high quality staff in collaboration with Business Unit Managers.
• Provide support in implementing effective succession planning and training & development initiatives.
• Provide support, guidance and counsel to employees on technical and career development activities.
• Support the development and implementation of induction/orientation and reward & recognition programmes.
• Administer compensation and benefits programmes and ensure all personnel related processing are effectively completed for employees.
• HRMIS administration and payroll verification

Deadline: Wednesday,

May 31, 2017

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