Title: Senior Human Resource Officer I
Work type: Permanent, Full-Time
Industry: Regional Integration / Public Administration
Location: Georgetown, Guyana — on-site role; housing allowance provided. Open to nationals of CARICOM Member States and Associate Members across the Caribbean region.
The Caribbean Community Secretariat (CARICOM) invites applications from suitably qualified nationals of Caribbean Community Member States and Associate Members to fill the position of Senior Human Resource Officer I (Staff) within the Human Resource Management Sub-Programme, Office of the Deputy Secretary-General.
JOB SUMMARY
Reporting to the Adviser, Human Resource Management, the Senior Human Resource Officer I (Staff) plays a key leadership role in supporting the HRM Unit in achieving its strategic objectives. The incumbent oversees the daily functions of HRM — including Recruitment and Selection, Talent Management, Employee Relations, Succession Planning, and HR Business Partnership — while ensuring sound, consistent application of CCS Staff Rules, Regulations, and HR policies across the Secretariat. The role also carries supervisory responsibility for the Human Resource Officer I and the Senior Human Resource Assistant, and serves as a strategic partner to assigned Directorates and Units.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Recruitment & Workforce Planning
- Manage the full recruitment cycle from advertisement preparation through to issuance of offer letters and employment contracts
- Identify and implement recruitment methods in line with the agreed Recruitment Strategy; monitor and analyse activities to optimise cost-effectiveness
- Lead human resource planning activities including staff audits, gap analysis, and recommendations on staffing levels, team structure, and recruitment philosophy
- Prepare annual and quarterly recruitment budgets
HR Business Partnership
- Partner with Directorate and Unit leadership to align HR strategy with business priorities; analyse trends and metrics to develop HR solutions, programmes, and policies
- Provide HR policy guidance and interpretation; mentor managers and supervisors on employee development best practices and conflict resolution
- Measure organisational health and lead employee engagement, reward, and recognition strategies
- Act as a change agent, supporting process design and organisational transformation initiatives
Succession Planning
- Define and lead the Succession Planning process, ensuring alignment with the Secretariat’s long-term vision and talent development objectives
- Identify potential successors for critical roles through talent mapping and performance reviews; establish structured individual development plans encompassing skills enhancement, mentorship, and cross-functional exposure
- Maintain the succession plan through periodic review and communicate it to stakeholders with transparency; implement a consistent schedule of assessment to track successor progress and readiness
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
- A Master’s Degree in Human Resource Management/Administration, Public Administration, or a related field, with specialised training and high-level competence in: Recruitment, Selection & Manpower Planning; Employee Relations; HR Business Partnership; Talent Management Strategies; Employment Law; Organisational Development & Change Management; and Principles and Practice of Strategic Human Resource Management. A professional HRM qualification is desirable.
- A minimum of five (5) years’ HR experience at a senior level, gained in one or more of the following: a Government Ministry; an international or regional organisation/institution; or a private sector entity of comparative size
- Good working knowledge of: Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS); Compensation & Benefits; Project Management; Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Visio, Projects)
KEY COMPETENCIES
- Strong oral and written communication skills, with proven experience preparing formal reports for a variety of audiences
- Well-developed interpersonal skills including Emotional Intelligence, and the ability to exercise tact, diplomacy, and patience
- Strong ability to identify issues, analyse situations, and implement effective solutions, including resolving workplace conflicts
- Ability to work harmoniously as a member of a team
- Demonstrated capacity to conduct research and apply analytical thinking to support informed decision-making
- Proven management or supervisory experience, with the ability to lead and support staff
- Significant experience in recruitment, performance management, and operating within defined HR policy frameworks
WHAT WE OFFER (includes):
Further details regarding compensation and benefits may be found using the following link: What We Offer – Senior Human Resources Officer I.pdf