Human Resource Development and Management

Functions

Recruitment and Selection: Attracting and hiring qualified staff to meet operational and technical needs.
Training and Development: Building skills and capabilities through continuous learning and professional development.
Employee Relations: Supporting fair treatment, grievance handling, discipline, and positive workplace relations.
Performance Management: Coordinating appraisals, monitoring performance, and supporting staff improvement.
Compensation and Benefits Administration: Administering salaries, allowances, leave, and employee benefits.
Policy and Compliance: Ensuring alignment with relevant labour laws, public sector requirements, and organisational policies.
Health, Safety, and Welfare: Promoting a safe, healthy, and supportive work environment.

The Human Resource Development & Management Department supports the Jamaica National Heritage Trust (JNHT) by leading key human resource practices that help build a capable, motivated, and compliant workforce. The department develop and guide human resource systems, policies, and procedures that promote a positive work environment and enable organisational effectiveness.

Through these services, the department helps ensure JNHT has the people, policies, and support needed to deliver on its national heritage mandate.