Job Purpose:

To provide guidance and support to the Human Resource Officer and Manager through enabling effective management and delivery of service to the organisation in accordance with the Guyana Revenue Authority’s Human Resources Standards and Policies.

Job Responsibilities:

• Prepare for interviews under the guidance of the HR Officer by selecting the interview panel, prepare interview packages and contact candidates for the scheduled interviews.
• Maintain electronic record of Staffing Actions including; Employment, Termination, Transfer, Promotion, Acting Responsibilities, in the Human Resource Management Information System (HRMIS)/PeopleNet for the effective documentation of all employees’ related information, ensuring that GRA’s database is up-to-date.
• Assist with the preparation of Recommendations and other Staffing Actions through careful analysis and reasoning of respective employees for considerations and approval be given for transfers, promotion, offer, appointment, acting and responsibility allowances, resignation and contracts.
• Assist in the review of Organisational Structures based on workforce planning to enhance the processes and operations of Departments under the guidance of the Manager.
• Scrutinise all claims submitted for Sickness (Medical Certificates), Maternity, Industrial Accidents and Medicare Benefits (receipts) to ensure they are accurately completed and adequately endorsed upon receipt.
• Maintain registers, all medical records and updates staff respective file.
• Ensure that follow-ups are done in order to provide feedback on the status of NIS Claims, inform and advise employees on procedures for collecting their benefits.
• Ensure that all new recruits are sensitised about Guyana Revenue Authority’s Group Life, Health and Pension Plan.
• Conduct visits to the various GRA offices to monitor time records and attendance and make proposal/recommendation to curb tardiness and enhance the efficiency of the time keeping function.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly time detailed status analysis reports for all Divisions within the GRA.
• Any other related duties assigned.

Job Specifications:

• Diploma in Public Relations, Public Management/ Human Resource Management, or any other equivalent qualification with a minimum of two (2) years’ relevant experience.
• Sound knowledge of the mission, mandate, goals, objectives, key priorities, strategic plan and initiatives associated with the GRA.
• Sound knowledge of Employment Laws and Regulations and HR Best Practices.
• Sound knowledge of Human Resources Management Information Systems (HRMIS), Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
• Demonstrated skills in database management and record keeping.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and persuasive skills.
• Integrity, assertiveness, mutual respect, accountability and professionalism