Human Resource Officer (Government)
Manages recruitment, payroll administration, staff welfare, and HR records for a government ministry or agency.
Typical Salary
J$1.5M
to J$3.2M per year
Open Roles
500+
across Jamaica
Job Market
Stable
Every ministry & agency
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Career Paths
HR Clerk→HR Officer→Senior HR Officer→HR Manager→Deputy CPO
Salary Range in Jamaica
Mid J$2.3M
Entry: J$1.5MSenior: J$3.2M
Key Skills
Recruitment & selection
Payroll processing
Leave management
Disciplinary procedures
HR record-keeping
Employment law
Staff training coordination
Benefits administration
Education
Minimum Entry
- BSc Human Resource Management or Public Administration
- Certificate in HR
Preferred
- CIPD Level 5
- MSc HRM
Professional Qualifications
- BSc HRM (UWI/UTECH)
- CIPD Level 5 (Associate)
- HEART/NSTA Office Admin
- MSc HRM (advantageous)
Market Trend
▬ Stable DemandReady to Work in Jamaica’s Government Sector?
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