Human Resource Officer (St. Catherine, Jamaica) - Lasco Manufacturing

LASCO Manufacturing Limited, a leading food manufacturing company seeks to recruit a dynamic individual for the position of HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICER. Reporting directly to the Human Resource Manager, the ideal candidate will execute the following duties:

• Lead the Recruitment and Selection process for employees up to the Assistant Manager level
• Assist the HR Manager with administering and monitoring the Performance Management process
• Provide support, guidance and effective training and development activities for the company
• Support the company's safety efforts by liaising with Quality & Security Managers via the HR Manager to ensure compliance with relevant laws/codes
• Direct and oversee all personnel related processes in the areas of: on-boarding, separations, promotions, appointments, records management, and payroll advisory
• Manage, update and ensure compliance of the core HR policies and labour legislations, in tandem with the HR Manager
• Assist with the design, implementation and maintenance of all Reward & Recognition, Team Building programmes for the company

The ideal candidate must possess the following skills and knowledge:

• High level of confidentiality 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge of Office Administration
• Computer skills including Word processing programs, emails, spreadsheet and Excel
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to maintain high level of accuracy in preparing and entering information

Education and Experience:

• Minimum of first degree in Human Resource Management or and other relevant degree from a recognized tertiary institution
• Working knowledge of the Jamaican Labour Laws, sound HR practices and policies and a good appreciation of business practices
• Minimum of three (3) years experience in a similar position in a Human Resource Department
• Experience in the manufacturing and/or distribution environment is an asset

Interested applicants are invited to send applications to: lmlhumanresource@lascoja.com no later than Friday, April 19, 2024.