About the role

The Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre (CCCCC) is hiring a Human Resources Officer at its headquarters in Belmopan on a two-year fixed-term contract, renewable depending on performance and funding. The officer handles day-to-day HR across the employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, contracts, training and engagement. The terms of reference require CARICOM nationality and residence in Belize.

Responsibilities

Prepare and post terms of reference, screen and shortlist applicants, check references and prepare interview packages
Draft job offers, verify degrees and run pre-boarding, onboarding and offboarding
Draft, amend and renew contracts and track contract end dates
Identify training needs, coordinate training and issue certificates
Lead employee engagement and rewards-and-recognition initiatives and track retention
Maintain the HR information system and staff intranet and run data-integrity audits
Answer employee HR queries and help supervise junior staff

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in HR management, business administration or management, organisational development or public administration
At least 3 years of experience in HR operations or a generalist HR role
Sound knowledge of Belize labour law, insurance and Social Security regulations, and benefits administration
Working knowledge of HR information systems
Proficiency in English and Microsoft Office

Preferred qualifications

Knowledge of payroll and statutory deductions
Experience working with regional, diverse staff

Benefits

Annual gratuity
Group life and health insurance (medical, critical illness, dental and vision)
Vacation and sick leave
Annual passage grant
Telephone allowance