JOB TITLE:

Manager, Human Resources and Labour Relations

SALARY:

$8,185.87 (S6)

WORK AREA:

Office of the Human Resources and Labour Relations

TIME OF WORK:

8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday with one (1) hour for lunch. Members of staff may however be required to work flexible hours.

REPORTS TO:

The Principal

The Board of Management

LIAISES/WORKS WITH:

The Ministry of Education,

Technical and Vocational Training

Other Tertiary Level Institutions

 Divisional/Department Heads

 All Staff

SUPERVISES:

HR Officer

HR Administrator/HR Assistant

Clerk/Typist

SUMMARY OF CORE FUNCTIONS:

The Human Resources and Labour Relations Manager oversees human resource strategy, policy implementation, and compliance, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. The Manager is responsible for providing strategic human resources guidance to leadership and fostering a collaborative, equitable, and high-performing workplace.

LIST OF DUTIES:

• Develops, interprets, and implements policies and strategies related to human resources management.
• Supervises and coaches the staff of the Human Resources and Labour Relations Department.
• Coordinates recruitment, onboarding, retention, and performance management processes.
• Manages staff compensation, benefits, and payroll administration, ensuring consistency and equity.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of local labour legislation and protocols.
• Organizes staff training on human resource development, labour legislation, and workplace issues.
•  Evaluates the effectiveness of human resources initiatives and programs.
• Manages employee grievances, performance issues, and disciplinary actions in alignment with the Staff Manual.
• Oversees the digitalization of staff records to ensure accuracy, security, and real-time accessibility.
• Reviews and updates staffing-related documents, including staff manuals, job descriptions, and performance management systems, informing the Board through the Principal.
• Chairs the College’s Health and Safety Committee, ensuring compliance and promoting a safe work environment.
• Provides regular reports to the Board through the Principal on the Human Resources and Labour Relations Department's operations and initiatives.
• Undertakes additional duties as required by the Principal or the Board of Management

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• A bachelor’s degree in human resource management and a master’s degree in Labour Relations or similar qualification.
• A minimum of five (5) years’ working experience in a similar position.

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITY REQUIRED:

• Excellent knowledge and application of the employment legislation of Barbados.
• Demonstrated skills in effectively using mediation and conflict resolution techniques, and practical application of employment law and processes.
• Proficiency in professional development and performance management processes.
• Experience in recruitment and retention practices.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of the Government’s personnel and recruiting processes would be a distinct advantage.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills, including written and oral communication, listening and presentation.
• Effective project and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple complex projects concurrently.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS:

• Demonstrate knowledge of the mission and vision of the organization.
• Extensive knowledge of the functions and duties of the post and how they contribute to the mission and vision.
• Good knowledge of the Public Service Act, CAP. 25.
• Excellent knowledge of the Employment Rights Act (ERA) 2012-19.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the Safety & Health Act 2005-12.
• Sound knowledge of the BCC Staff Manual.
• Computer literacy.
• Telephone etiquette.
• Knowledge of operating electronic equipment provided.

SKILLS:

• Must have an accessible and visible leadership style.
• Must have effective listening skills.
• Must have good interpersonal and organizational skills.
• A commitment to collaboration and shared governance.
• Proficiency in the use of all Microsoft applications.
• Demonstration of good time management skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Ability to work speedily and accurately under pressure.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.

ON THE JOB TRAINING: As required

DESIRABLE TRAITS:

• Must be prepared to keep up to date in the profession.
• Must be willing to encourage and support organizational initiatives.
• Must be willing to share information, knowledge and resources with others when required to do so;
• Must establish and maintain good working relationships with all members of the BCC Community and the general public;
• Must maintain high moral and ethical standards.

CONDITIONS OF SERVICE:

• Temporary/contractual in nature;
• Forty-two (42) days’ vacation leave per calendar year, fourteen (14) of which must be taken annually or lost.
• Twenty-one (21) days sick leave may be granted per calendar year in the case of serving officers and fourteen (14) days per calendar year in the case of temporary officers.
• While the standard work time is 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, you may be asked to work outside of these hours and on Weekends (if necessary).