HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER – CJ Patel

Job Description & Skills/Qualifications Required

CJ Patel Group is a diverse group of companies operating with over 90 years of history across a variety of industries all with the common goal of delivering worldclass products and services. The CJP Group controls operations of over 13 different companies using a variety of ownership model from joint ventures to wholly owned subsidiaries. With the head office in Suva, CJ Patel Group has extended manufacturing, sales, distribution, and service businesses in Fiji with renowned brands and products and significant exports to several countries and other regional markets such as New Zealand, East Timor, Vanuatu, Kiribati, Tonga, Samoa and Papua New Guinea.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role based in Suva and reporting to the Entity General Manager and Group Head of HR. The Human Resources Officer will be accountable for leading strategic Human Capital Management for the assigned manufacturing entity in line with the Group HR strategies.

• Lead staff recruitment and selection process by following an organized and comprehensive procedure.
• Facilitate and manage employee induction and on boarding process.
• Work closely with various departments, increasingly in a consultancy role, assisting line managers to understand and implement policies and procedures.
• Manage employee relations including performance & absence management, discipline, and grievance handling in liaison with Group Head of HR.
• Analyze training needs and ensure staff training and development programs are identified and executed. Create strong staff awareness and compliance with employment and OHS regulations across all levels of the business.
• Assist with payroll processing if required.

Qualification, Skills and Experience:

• Degree or tertiary qualification in Human Resources Management or relevant field.
• 3+ years experience as a HR Officer or Administrator preferably in Manufacturing or Wholesale & Distribution Industry.
• Experience in payroll processing will be desirable but not mandatory.
• Strong work ethics and understanding of employment laws, HASAWA and disciplinary procedures.
• Performance driven and ability to thrive on a fast paced and demanding environment with multiple priorities.
• Ability to design and conduct inhouse training programs and evaluations.