About the role

The University of Belize is hiring a Human Resources Officer in its Office of Human Resources. The officer delivers accurate, timely and legally compliant people services across the whole employee lifecycle, from recruitment and onboarding through pay, performance and employee relations to separation, and acts as a link between management and employees. The role reports to the Director, Office of Human Resources.

Responsibilities

Run recruitment from advertising and shortlisting through interviews, reference checks, offers and contracts
Deliver onboarding, orientation and probation reviews, and keep job descriptions and position records current
Administer pay-scale placement, increments, allowances, benefits and payroll inputs
Administer retirement, pension, gratuity and severance entitlements, transfers, promotions and separations
Prepare the annual personnel budget and pension and gratuity liability forecasts
Act as first point of contact for HR queries, giving confidential, policy-based advice
Run the annual performance management cycle and coach managers and staff
Oversee confidential employee records and use the HRIS for reporting and data integrity
Coordinate training, induction and compliance learning, and keep training records
Coordinate occupational health and safety administration and the Employee Assistance Program
Prepare HR communications and hold HR clinics and information sessions on UB campuses
Analyse workforce data, build HR dashboards and support workforce planning
Lead assigned HR projects, support engagement and culture initiatives, and supervise HR support staff

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration or a related field
Three to five years of HR experience, including at supervisory level
Sound knowledge of the Labour Laws of Belize, Public Service Regulations, Pensions Act, Workmen's Compensation Act, Social Security Act and the University of Belize Act
Experience administering benefits, including pensions, retirement and severance
Experience in HR advisory or service delivery and HR records management

Preferred qualifications

Master's degree in HR, Business, Law or a related field
Professional HR certification such as SHRM, HRCI or CIPD
Higher education or public sector experience, including union engagement
Hands-on HRIS and HR analytics experience (advanced Excel, dashboards)