Human Resources & Compliance Officer

fulltime

Job Location

Rome North, East Bank Demerara

Description

  • Manage HR operations by overseeing recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, attendance, and performance management to support workforce development and engagement.

  • Ensure IMS compliance by maintaining documentation, coordinating audits, monitoring corrective actions, and supporting continual improvement in line with ISO standards.

  • Partner with leadership to align HR and IMS practices with organizational goals, legal requirements, and stakeholder expectations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Management, or a related field.

Minimum 5 years of HR experience, including recruitment, employee relations, and policy development.

Professional certification or training in ISO standards (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001) or equivalent compliance frameworks is an asset.

At least 2-3 years of compliance or audit coordination experience, preferably in ISO/IMS environments.

Strong knowledge of HR best practices and labour laws.

Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills with attention to detail.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills — able to advise management and engage employees.

Ability to lead audits, manage documentation, and enforce compliance standards.

Skilled in training coordination and employee development programs.

Team leadership and collaboration skills to influence across departments.

Responsibilities

Human Resources

  • Strategic recruitment & onboarding: Lead the full employee lifecycle — from hiring to probation and offboarding — ensuring processes align with workforce planning and company growth.

  • HR administration oversight: Supervise accurate maintenance of employee records, benefits, leave, and payroll inputs, ensuring audit‑ready documentation.

  • Employee relations leadership: Advise managers on disciplinary and grievance matters, balancing fairness with compliance to labour laws.

  • Performance & development: Drive performance management cycles, identify training needs, and coordinate employee development initiatives.

  • Policy & compliance management: Develop, implement, and periodically review HR policies to ensure alignment with legislation and evolving business needs.

  • HR metrics & reporting: Prepare reports and dashboards to track turnover, absenteeism, and training completion, providing insights to management.

  • Culture & engagement: Champion initiatives that strengthen workplace culture, employee engagement, and retention.

IMS Compliance

  • System governance: Maintain and update IMS documentation, procedures, and change management records to ensure system integrity.

  • Audit coordination: Plan and oversee internal audits, track corrective actions, and ensure timely closure of nonconformities.

  • Risk & stakeholder monitoring: Identify risks, opportunities, and stakeholder expectations, integrating them into compliance strategies.

  • Performance reporting: Present IMS performance data to top management, highlighting trends and improvement areas.

  • Training & awareness: Source training providers, coordinate toolbox talks, and ensure employees understand compliance responsibilities.

  • Management review facilitation: Schedule and prepare management review meetings, ensuring decisions are documented and followed through.

  • Continual improvement: Promote a culture of compliance and improvement, embedding ISO standards into daily operations.

Office Administration

  • Office equipment oversight: Ensure general functions of the office are in working condition (photocopier, printer, computers, etc.).

  • Vendor liaison: Liaise with external providers such as security, maintenance, cleaning, and air‑conditioning services when needed.

  • Supplies management: Order and distribute office stationery and supplies, ensuring adequate stock levels.

  • Certificate compliance: Ensure all equipment and building certificates are valid and up to date.


A Job By

CCA Guyana Inc.

Overview

CCA Guyana Inc. is a new dynamic freight forwarding company concentrating on movement of general cargo by air and ocean for import, export and transshipment. We adhere to our values of Integrity, Reliability and Efficiency.
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