DIRECTOR, HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Full-time
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Job Salary Range
$ GOB Pay Scale 24 - GOB Pay Scale 24 Per Month
Gender
Does not matter
Managerial Level
Senior Management
Job Category
Head of Unit
Minimum Experience
10 Year
Degree Title
Master’s Degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration or similar discipline.
Overview
Department :
Ministry Headquarters
Sub Category :
Director Human Resource Management
Job Type :
Full-time
Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
Essential Duties and Responsibility:
1. PLANS and sets short and long-term objectives and targets to be met by the Secretariat, in order for its mandate to be carried out effectively and efficiently; prepares the Secretariat’s annual budget for input into the Ministry’s overall budgetary process.
2. MANAGES the effective functioning of the Secretariat for the Services Commissions, including the processing of the decisions for Public Officers.
3. DEVELOPS and manages recruitment and selection procedures for the Public Service, including key activities such as verifying officers’ references and backgrounds, screening qualifications, establishing criteria for short-listing applicants, determining evaluation and scoring systems, and defining the composition of interview panels.
4. DEVELOPS procedural manuals for the processing of cases to be submitted for the decision of the Services Commissions in the exercise of Constitutional Powers; collaborates with the Director, Training and Development on induction, succession planning, and related support programmes.
5. PARTICIPATES in the formulation and the management of general policies and programmes for the Public Service with a view to ensuring that the relevant human resource considerations are adequately incorporated.
6. OVERSEES the records management system for employee files (permanent established public officers), memorandums, circulars, and related records, and provides technical support to the Commissions in the exercise of their statutory powers relating to appointments, confirmations, promotions, transfers, discipline, and voluntary and involuntary separations in the Public Service.
7. 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.
8. ENSURES the timely preparation, review, and circulation of all documents relating to matters submitted for consideration by the Services Commissions.
9. GIVES effect to and notifies relevant persons of the decisions of the Services Commissions.
10. IDENTIFIES performance gaps and training needs, develops and implements performance improvement plan and makes recommendations on training and development needs for the Ministry including each direct report.
11. COLLABORATES closely with the Director, Human Resource Management Information System, on the establishment and maintenance of a computerized HR database system to support timely and accurate decision-making and effective control mechanisms.
12. SETS major job objectives for direct reports and appraises performance against same; develops and implements a performance improvement plan for each direct report.
13. PREPARES and submits quarterly and yearly performance reports to immediate supervisor for review, to provide insight into the operations of the secretariat, evaluate the level of progress and success in the achievement of established key performance indicators, and strategic objectives.
14. LIAISES with relevant personnel across ministries and with regional and international institutions on matters relating to human resource management programmes, issues and developments.
15. UNDERTAKES the functions of the Chief Human Resource Officer when the incumbent is on leave or absent.
Reporting Responsibility :
The Director, Human Resource Management, will report to the Chief Human Resource Officer.
Accountable for :
Direct Reports: Administrative Officers - AO Pool (8), Administrative Officer – MPS Headquarters (1), Executive Assistant – Public Service Commission (1), Senior Secretaries – Services Commissions (2). Indirect Reports: Administrative Assistants – Records Management, Belize Public Service (2). Administrative Officers – Wider Public Service.
Employment Type :
Permanent Establish
Required Travel :
Required
Comments :
Government Pay scale 24 of $43,890 x 1718 - $76,532 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 coordinating all advisory and support functions as Secretariat to the Services’ Commissions in the exercise of powers of appointment, confirmation of appointments, promotions, transfers, discipline and modes of leaving the Public Service conferred by the Belize Constitution; incorporating activities concerned with Recruitment and Selection, Induction, Staff Training and Development, Career and Succession Planning, Compensation and Employee Benefits, Employee and Industrial Relations, Work Environment (Occupational Health and Safety), Performance Management, Employee Records, and 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.
Plus
Experience in supervising and managing professional staff and serving as a trusted member of a senior-level management team.
Plus
Minimum of ten (10) years’ experience as an Administrative Officer, Human Resource Personnel, or similar position in an established organization. Proven leadership experience in applying supervisory and management principles, with 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 relationships.
Competencies/Skills
Superior Technical Writing Skills. Knowledge of computer applications with specific reference to word-processing, spreadsheet, and presentation applications.
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