CHIEF, HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER
Full-time
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Job Salary Range
$ GOB Pay Scale 26 - GOB Pay Scale 26 Per Month
Gender
Does not matter
Managerial Level
Senior Management
Job Category
Head of Unit
Minimum Experience
12 Year
Degree Title
Master’s Degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration or similar discipline. Professional certifications such as the SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) or Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) would be an asset.
Overview
Department :
Ministry Headquarters
Sub Category :
Any Sub Category
Job Type :
Full-time
Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
Essential Duties and Responsibility:
1. FORMULATES, monitors, and evaluates human resource policies, procedures and practices and recommends changes to strengthen human resource management (HRM) in the public service, inclusive of management development and succession planning, while ensuring adherence to relevant regulations and laws.
2. ASSISTS Chief Executive Officer in the process of defining and implementing Human Resource Management policies for the Public Service in the context of the Ministry’s constitutional responsibility for the management of the Public Service.
3. ACTS as a strategic partner to the Chief Executive Officer and senior management in advising on matters related to human resources management, risk management and change management.
4. LEADS and champions organizational change initiatives from planning through implementation, ensuring alignment with public service policies and objectives.
5. OVERSEES the management of Secretariat providing support for the Services Commissions in their exercise of the powers of appointment, confirmation of appointments, promotions, transfers, discipline, and voluntary and involuntary separations in the Public Service, conferred by the Belize Constitution.
6. MAINTAINS true and accurate minutes of all meetings of each Services Commission in the capacity of Secretary to the Services Commissions.
7. OVERSEES the formulation, implementation and management of a comprehensive training and development program for the Public Service, to increase employee efficiency and effectiveness in the delivery of services.
8. OVERSEES the delivery of human resource management advice to ministries, on issues of recruitment, selection, promotion, transfer, training and development, discipline, and voluntary and involuntary separations in the Public Service.
9. OVERSEES the establishment and maintenance of a fully functioning computerised Human Resource Management Information System along with other general personnel records in support of the HRM functions; oversees the analysis of such information for informed planning and decision-making.
10. PROVIDES oversight for the development and implementation of the customer service policy and quality assurance programme for the Public Service, including the expansion and enhancement of existing programmes.
11. CONFERS with the Director of Job Classification and Compensation to develop updated job specifications and descriptions that reflect advancements in technology, artificial intelligence, and evolving job demands, ensuring that officers clearly understand their duties and responsibilities, continuously enhance their skills, and contribute effectively to the overall efficiency and modernization of the Public Service.
12. CONFERS with the Director of the Employee Assistance Program to ensure that established policies and services are effectively implemented, widely communicated, and easily accessible to employees and human resource managers, enabling personal issues that may negatively affect productivity and performance, to be addressed promptly and effectively.
13. APPROVES and confirms the final shortlist of job candidates and serves on interview panels for critical or high-impact positions, as required.
14. REVIEWS the overall effectiveness of the performance appraisal system within the Public Service, recommends changes where necessary, and ensures the provision of ongoing training to support its proper and consistent application.
15. SETS major job objectives for direct reports and appraises performance against same; develops and implements a performance improvement plan for each direct report.
16. PREPARES Annual Report of the HRM functions of the Ministry, including, recruitment and hiring, compensation and benefits, performance management, training and development, employee demographics, attendance and absents, talent and turnover, workforce & productivity, to name a few.
17. LIAISES with relevant personnel across ministries and with regional and international institutions on matters relating to human resource management programmes, issues, and developments.
18. UNDERTAKES the functions of the Chief Executive Officer when the incumbent is on leave or absent.
Reporting Responsibility :
The Chief, Human Resources Officer, will report to the Chief Executive Officer.
Accountable for :
Direct Reports: Director Human Resource Management (1), Director Training and Development (1), Director Customer Service and Quality Assurance (1), Director of Human Resource Management Information System (1). Indirect Reports: Administrative Assistants – Records Management, Belize Public Service (2) Administrative Officers – Wider Public Service Administrative Officers - AO Pool (8), Administrative Officer – MPS Headquarters (1), Executive Assistant – Public Service Commission (1), Senior Secretaries – Services Commissions (2). Senior Training Officer (2), Training Officer (1) Customer Service Quality Officer III (1), Customer Service Quality Assistant I (1), Customer Service Quality Assistant II (1) Human Resource Data Supervisor (1), HRMIS Data Analyst (1), Business Support Officer (1), Database Administrator II (1), Information Technology Technician II (1), Second Class Clerk (2).
Employment Type :
Permanent Establish
Required Travel :
Required
Comments :
Government Pay scale 26 of $52,389 x $1,718 — $85,031 per annum.
Interested persons who consider that they have met the qualifications stated and have the aptitude for post of this nature are requested to submit a complete application package through the Job Search and Employment Application Website https://www.publicservice.gov.bz/ or directly at https://jobs.publicservice.gov.bz/no later than Tuesday, 31st March 2026.
Vacancy Circular :
Posted :
2026-03-16
Requirements
Minimum Education :
Masters Degree
Managerial Level :
Senior Management
Status
No of Jobs :
1
Start Publishing :
2026-03-18
Stop Publishing :
2026-03-31
Basic Purpose of Position
Responsible for planning, directing and overseeing all strategic Human Resource Management and Development functions for the Public Service, incorporating activities concerned with Human Resource Planning, Recruitment and Selection, Induction, Staff Training and Development, Compensation and Employee Benefits, modes of leaving the Public Service, Employee Assistance Programs, Employee and Industrial Relations, Work Environment (Occupational Health and Safety), Performance Management, Employee Records, and Human Resource Budgeting.
Conditions of Service
Subject to Belize Constitution (Public Service) Regulations (BCPSR), 2014, Financial and Stores Orders, Finance and Audit (Reform) Act and any other instructions issued from time to time
Qualifications/Experience
Qualifications/Experience:
Master’s Degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration or similar discipline. Professional certifications such as the SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) or Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) would be an asset.
PLUS
Experience in supervising and managing professional staff and serving as a trusted member of a senior-level management team.
PLUS
Minimum of 12 (twelve) years of progressive experience in the field of human
resource management or a related field in an established organization. Proven
leadership experience in multiple HR specialisms, such as talent acquisition, human
resource management information systems, employee relations, training and
development, customer service and quality assurance, and compliance with labor laws
and regulations. Proven proficiency in manipulating word-processing, spreadsheets,
and presentation software. Specialized training in Human Resource Management,
Public Administration, Administrative and Constitutional Law, thorough knowledge
of the Belize Public Service Regulation and related labour legislation. Excellent oral
and written communication skills, with proven ability in networking and managing
employee-employer relations.
Competencies/Skills
Superior Technical Writing Skills. Knowledge of computer applications with specific reference to word-processing. spreadsheet. and presentation applications.
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