The HR Manager is responsible for the strategic planning, policy development and day-to-day management of the Human Resources department of UCCI and reports to the Dean of Administration.
The HR Manager is responsible for the strategic human resource management function of UCCI with oversight of $7 million in payroll for seventy-eight (85) full-time staff & faculty and fifty (50) part-time corporate faculty members.
This role reports directly to the Vice President – Business & Operations and is a member of the Corporate Management Team.
Knowledge, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:
- A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management or related field (Master's Degree preferred).
- Minimum of 7 years’ experience of progressive HR generalist responsibilities with experience and strengths in a breadth of human resource disciplines, especially employee relations, recruitment and HR change leadership support
- 5 years’ experience as a strong HR business partner with excellent relationship management skills.
- Professional qualification or certification in Personnel/Human Resource Management and/or public policy
- Possess knowledge of modern principles, procedures and practices of Human Resource Management and how it relates to the public sector environment
- Proven experience in the development of HR strategies/projects, policy and procedural development
- Computer literate with experience in Microsoft Office, including advanced Excel skills
- Supervisory or staff management experience
- A highly refined sense of cultural competence and awareness, as well as proven effectiveness and ease in communicating with a multicultural environment. An understanding of the importance and value of diversity that recognizes and embraces the differences that arise from varying backgrounds, life experiences, beliefs, and perspectives is necessary.
- The ability to balance employee needs and concerns with organizational policy and business priorities.
- Knowledge and expertise in job evaluation based on the Hay Methodology would be considered an asset.
- Broad knowledge and experience in employment law, compensation, organizational planning, employee relations, and training & development
- Must demonstrate strengths in the areas of people management, customer service, teamwork, computer usage and the organization, planning and prioritizing of work
- Must be adaptable to new approaches, committed to continuous improvement and able to identify improvements where appropriate
- Must have strong relationship management skills, and be comfortable and effective when liaising with staff at all levels, demonstrating clarity of communication (at both a one-to-one and group level) and an ability to influence and provide direction & advice effectively
- Must demonstrate flexibility of work and be highly trustworthy and confidential.
Accountabilities Specific to the Role
- Maintains a thorough understanding and working knowledge of the Cayman legislation relating to Human Resources. This includes the Public Authorities Law, Labour Law, Gender Equality Law, Immigration Law, Health Insurance and Pensions Law.
- Oversees the strategic direction of the Human Resources department and organizational development programs and assures alignment with the organization’s mission, vision, values and objectives.
- Continually assesses the employee relations climate throughout the institution and ensures cultural alignment through proactive employee relations and internal communications programs.
- Leads the development of department goals, objectives and systems.
- Establishes and leads the standard recruiting and hiring practices and procedures necessary to recruit and retain an effective workforce.
- Manages the recruitment, selection, hiring and separation processes by liaising with Senior Managers and the President regarding staffing needs.
- Manages all matters relating to attendance and leave.
- Manages the collation and updating of content for the faculty and staff handbooks and ensures content is in compliance with applicable laws.
- Works with the Vice-President, Business & Operations in managing the succession planning process.
Compensation:
Salary Range: KYD $77,088.00 to $101,160.00 p.a (GRADE I)
Contributory medical, pension and annual leave (20 days).
How to apply:
Submit a CV and cover letter along with three (3) professional references to recruitment@ucci.edu.ky
Deadline: June 04, 2025
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Caymanians/Caymanian Status, persons married to Caymanians and holding Permanent Residence, are preferred.
