OVERVIEW
The primary role is to support the Human Resource Manager in the provision and delivery of strategic and operational HR services to approximately 89 full-time staff and faculty and 60 part-time adjunct faculty members. The post provides administrative support in relation to all aspects of human resources functions and general HR enquiries in a timely and efficient manner and will support recruitment and selection, performance management, learning and development, benefits and business partner services.
In addition, the post-holder will support the daily administrative operations where the HR and Finance department intersect e.g.policy compliance and any other daily operations from time to time.
The HR Coordinator reports directly to the Human Resource Manager and indirectly to the Vice President – Business & Operations, as appropriate
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management or Business Administration with a minimum of 3+ years’ experience in an HR environment, or an Associate’s degree with a minimum of 5 years’ in an HR environment.
- Demonstrate knowledge of employment law, local recruitment and immigration best practice.
- 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 isnecessary
- The ability to balance employee needs and concerns with organisational policy and businesspriorities.
- Must demonstrate flexibility of work and be highly trustworthy and confidential.
- Experience in dealing with clients at all levels as well as a systematic, disciplined and analytical approach to problem solving.
- Highly effective interpersonal skills in order to deal with employees at all levels and handle employee relations issues.
- Excellent report writing and presentation skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively in person and in writing with a range of audiences
- Sound research and analytical skills.
- Ability to consistently meet deadlines and operate in a changing and dynamic environment.
- Strong organizational skills, including attention to detail.
- Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently with limited supervision.
- Ability to bring integrity and impartiality to all tasks, and observe strict confidentiality, while exercising discretion and courtesy
- Proficient in the use of Windows and Microsoft Office Suite
- Proficient use maintaining HR information systems e.g., Blue Bison or BambooHR
- Familiarity with the SAGC’s and their administrative procedures would be advantageous.
Accountabilities Specific to the Role
- Assist with the provision of guidance and support to senior managers, supervisors and employees regarding organisational changes, workforce issues, compensation and benefits, disciplinary matters and/or other HR matters that may arise.
- Maintain organised, accurate and current HR files – hard copies and electronic records on the HRIS as required, ensuring confidentiality of information accessed.
- Attend various regularly scheduled or ad-hoc meetings as instructed by or on behalf of the HR Manager in his/her absence.
- Assist with the coordination of recruitment efforts for all full-time, part-time and temporary positions. This includes preparing and placing advertisements, collecting and screening applications, scheduling and preparing information for and participating in interviews; conducting pre-employment testing and background checks, and following up with applicants.
- Conduct orientation for new employees and, occasionally, exit interviews for employees leaving.
- Process HR documents such as employment agreements, change of circumstance forms, pension forms, salary advances, job references, allowances, leave memos, offer/resignation/termination letters and others.
- Provide support, as well as help to coordinate and administer, staff development processes including succession planning, performance management, training and development activities and disciplinary procedures.
- Develop, co-ordinate and assist with ad-hoc activities/programmes as tasked by the HR Manager (i.e., staff welfare activities, social events, staff meetings, retreats, employee engagement etc.)
- Assist in the development, revision and/or implementation of HR-related policies, procedures and objectives and related documentation and presentations.
- Prepare lecturercontracts for fall, spring and summer classes, and sends and tracks contracts for signature, entering completed contracts into HRIS system.
Compensation:
Salary Range: KYD $53,616.00 – KYD $70,344.00 per annum. (GRADE L)
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:14 July 2025
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Caymanians/Caymanian Status, persons married to Caymanians and holding Permanent Residence are preferred.
