Human Resources Officer (ONE GT, Grand Cayman)

Position Summary: The Human Resources Officer supports the daily operations of the HR department with a focus on administrative efficiency, employee support, and compliance. This role plays a key part in coordinating payroll, immigration processes, recruitment, onboarding, HRIS data management, and employee relations. A critical responsibility includes managing the end-to-end process of work permit applications and renewals, ensuring compliance with local labor and immigration regulations. The HR Officer also serves as a point of contact for employee inquiries, supports HR initiatives and events, and helps foster a positive and organized workplace culture aligned with company values.

Core Responsibilities – Human Resources Officer

• Administrative Support – Manage day-to-day HR administrative tasks, including maintaining employee records, preparing documentation, and supporting HR processes.
• Work Permit Processing – Coordinate the full cycle of work permit applications and renewals, ensuring compliance with immigration laws and timely submission of required documentation.
• Payroll Processing- Assist with end-to-end payroll processing, including verification of time records, calculation of earnings, and statutory remittances.
• Recruitment Coordination – Assist with job postings, interview scheduling, candidate communication, and onboarding logistics to support a smooth hiring process.
• HRIS Management – Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee data in the Human Resources Information System (HRIS), ensuring data integrity and confidentiality.
• Employee Relations – Function as a contact within the HR team for employee questions or concerns, delivering guidance or referring matters to HR leadership when needed.
• Compliance & Documentation – Ensure all HR practices and records comply with local labor laws, company policies, and audit requirements.
• Onboarding & Offboarding – Facilitate new hire orientation and exit processes, ensuring a consistent and professional employee experience.
• Event & Program Support – Assist in organizing employee engagement activities, training sessions, and wellness initiatives.
• Reporting & Analytics – Prepare basic HR reports and metrics to support decision-making and compliance tracking.
• Confidentiality & Integrity – Handle sensitive employee information with discretion, professionalism, and a strong sense of ethics.

Qualifications

Knowledge & Skills – Minimum & Preferred

• Minimum two (2) years of experience in a human resources role, preferably in a private sector environment to ensure familiarity with the employment laws, policies, regulations, and operational processes applicable to the Cayman Islands’ private sector.
• Education – Professional Certification or degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Work Permit & Immigration Knowledge – Familiarity with work permit application processes and local labor/immigration regulations, particularly in the Cayman Islands or similar jurisdictions.
• Payroll - Experience in payroll administration with knowledge of Cayman Islands Labour Act, National Pensions Act, and Health Insurance Act compliance.
• Systems Proficiency – Working knowledge of HRIS platforms, Microsoft Office Suite, and digital filing systems with strong data entry accuracy.
• Recruitment Support – Experience assisting with job postings, interview coordination, and onboarding documentation would be beneficial.
• Communication Skills – Strong verbal and written communication abilities, with a professional and approachable demeanor.
• Organizational Skills – Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain accurate records in a fast-paced environment.
• Confidentiality & Discretion – Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive employee information with integrity and professionalism.
• Team Collaboration – Comfortable working cross-functionally with other departments and supporting HR initiatives as part of a team.
• Problem Solving – Resourceful and proactive in addressing administrative challenges and employee inquiries. 

Physical Requirements:

• Sit, stand and walk for varying lengths of time.
• Lift approximately fifteen (15) pounds.
• Focus and maintain attention to multiple tasks in a short time period, and complete work assignments within deadline demands, despite frequent interruptions.
• Grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, pulling, pushing, listening and hearing ability and visual ability.
• Must have finger dexterity to be able to operate office equipment such as computers, printers, multi-line tone phone, filing cabinets, photocopiers and other office equipment as needed.

Additional Requirements: This job description is not an exhaustive list of all job functions required for this position. Additional duties may be assigned as needed based on business demands.

**Preference will be given to Caymanians and Permanent Resident Holders (P.R. & RERC Holder)**

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