Temporary Human Resources Officer (Financial Services)

About the role

A leading financial services organisation based in Barbados is looking for a qualified and experienced Human Resources Officer to provide HR support to management and employees across its group of companies. This is a temporary position covering recruitment, employee relations, compensation and benefits, payroll administration, performance management, training and development, and the implementation of HR policies and programmes.

Key responsibilities

• Provide HR support and guidance to management and employees on a range of human resource matters.
• Assist with recruitment and selection, including preparing job advertisements, coordinating interviews and taking part in candidate assessments.
• Administer compensation, benefits, leave, payroll and employee incentive programmes.
• Support employee relations matters such as disciplinary procedures, grievances, investigations and workplace disputes.
• Assist with performance management, employee engagement initiatives and recognition programmes.
• Coordinate onboarding, orientation and probationary reviews.
• Identify training needs, coordinate training activities and support employee development programmes.
• Prepare HR reports, maintain employee records and provide accurate workforce and payroll information.
• Review and support the implementation of HR policies and procedures in line with employment legislation.
• Assist with pension, medical, life insurance and other benefit programmes.
• Coordinate communications, surveys, staff events and recognition activities, and keep HR documentation and employee files up to date.

Required profile

• Associate Degree in Human Resource Management or a related field.
• Minimum of three years' relevant experience in a Human Resources Officer role.
• CIPD, SHRM or equivalent professional accreditation is an asset.
• Working knowledge of employment legislation, labour laws and HR best practices.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and to work independently with sound judgement.

Required skills

• Experience with HR Information Systems (HRIS)
• Microsoft Office applications
• Strong interpersonal, communication and organisational skills
• Analytical, problem-solving and time management abilities