Human Resource Resources

*a Bluefield Close

Kingston *

Cel: 1-876-***-****

Email: *********@*****.***

Sonia A. Ball

Special Skills

Self- motivated, effective in promoting harmonious working relationships, effective team builder and player, knowledgeable in employment relations, contract and labour laws, efficient and effective interviewing skills, effective Trainer, Analytical, Excellent negotiation skills and Strategic planning.

Experience

2013 –2016 – Office of the Children’s Advocate - 72 Harbour Street, Kingston CSO) – Human Resources & Administration Manager/ Human Resources Consultant

Manages, analyses, assesses and re-designs the Organization’s structure;

Design and implement Job Descriptions and Specifications

Manages the documentation processes by producing rationales and justifications for new positions;

Prepares documentation on projects for submission

Provide expert human resources advice

Manages the Human Resources, Administration and Procurement functions

Manages the Performance Appraisal Function

Manages and prepares presentation

Prepares advertisement and manages the recruitment and selection process

Prepares human resource and operational Policy and Procedural Manual

Design and implement organization’s Performance Management System;

Design and implement organization’s Orientation Programme and Plan

Conduct training needs assessment, design and implement training programmes and Impact Assessment;

2012 –2013 – Manpower and Maintenance Services Ltd. – 1 Eureka Road, Kingston 5 - Human Resource Consultant/Advisor – Short Term Project Consultancy Contract

Design and implement organization’s Performance Management System and Policy;

Design and implement organization’s Orientation Plan and Policy;

Design and implement organization’s Training Plan; Conduct training needs assessment, policy framework, design and implement training programmes and Impact Assessment;

Design and implement training programmes (Supervisory Management and Customer Service)

2010 – 2012 Jamaica Beverages Ltd. 5 Henderson Avenue, Naggo Head Industrial Complex, Portmore, St. Catherine. Human Resources Manager

Design and implement organization’s performance management system.

Design and implement policies

Monitor staff performance and attendance activities.

Conduct Training Needs Assessment, Design and implement training programmes

Design and implement new entrant orientation programme

Conduct disciplinary hearings

Manages Leave, Compensation, Payroll and the Recruitment and Selection processes

Manages and prepares Employment Contract

Manages and implement Training and Orientation programmes and sessions

Manages the recruitment and selection process.

Manages employee benefits portfolio

Manage periodic performance evaluation process

Manage the organizations performance management system.

Design and implement training exercise

Manage retirement and termination processes for the organization

Conduct periodic audit and assessment of the organization processes, to ensure adherence.

2007– 2010 Mainland International Limited, 8 March Pen Road, Spanish Town, St. Catherine, JA - Human Resources Manager

Responsible for the overall human resources functions

Manage divisions and staff.

Manage the selection and recruitment process.

Manage and implement controls for punctuality and absenteeism.

Manage the development and completion of intensive training programmes; conducting training needs assessment, design and implement training

Manage and develop human resource policies.

Ensure compliance of Employment and Labour Laws

Manage the resolution of employee difficulties.

Devise programmes for employee appraisals

1993 –2006 Ministry of Transport & Works/National Works Agency

Administrative Assistant

Coordinate and oversee projects and assignments

Supervises subordinate staff.

Record and prepare minutes of meetings.

Implement and manage filing and records management system.

Responding to queries and correspondences.

Preparation of leave forms

Plan in house training sessions

Provides interpretation of Human Resources policies

Manage employees’ personnel unit files

Prepare progress reports, memoranda, letters, bills, contracts, vouchers and estimates.

Prepare cabinet submissions

Manages utility bills

Manages the general office operation.

Education

September 2006 – August 2008 University of the West Indies, Mona

MSC. Human Resource Development

September 2001– August 2005 University of the West Indies, Mona

BSc., Management Studies and Human Resource Management

September 2000– August 2001 University of the West Indies/B & B Institute of Business

Certificate in Management Studies.

1998 – 1999 IAAP International/ B & B Institute of Business

CPS - Certified Professional Secretary

1991–1993 Durham College of Commerce

Diploma - Secretarial Studies

Interests

Debating, Netball, Athletics, Reading and Writing

References

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