2 Human Resources jobs

The positions will be based at the Energy Fiji Limited’s Navutu Office and will report to the Unit Leader Human  Resources. Key Responsibilities: To ensure timely and safe testing of live line tools and equipment including live line truck according to international standards; Ensuring the safe testing procedures as per standard specifications, according to the work procedures / instructions within the specified time frame; Implement preventative initiatives on proper caring and storage of rubber gloves and sleeves; Assist in establishing and implementing safety committees and Designated Workers Group representatives to identify and address HSE requirements in the workplace that is in compliance with HASAWA; Assist in establishing business rules and process to support the application of the HSE standards; Manage workplace health and safety systems within the departments of EFL to ensure that safety support services is being conducted within designated business units; Assist with the development and coordinate the implementation of field based strategic safety initiatives identified within the EFL Business Plan and achieve safety objectives / safe working environment within the Transmission and Distribution Business Units; Assess and provide expert advice and guidance on requirements for compliance with workplace Health and Safety Legislation and EFL’s workplace health and safety policies; Ensure effective implementation of risk assessment, hazard identification, safety auditing, incident investigation / prevention and workplace rehabilitation programs and recommend appropriate control measures as required; Ensure that EFL sustains improvement in Workplace Health and Safety by evaluating, initiating and providing advice and coaching across Business Units by advising on specific programs to meet changing needs; Assist in the developing and implementation of relevant HSE training programs for training of EFL personal and contractors; Conduct safety awareness programs for members of the public and other organizations; Coach and provide expertise to EFL staff on all aspects of Workplace Health and Safety; Auditing of tools and equipment within and also with contractors to be in compliance with EFL and international standards; Compliance of safe work practice and procedures in accordance with EFL standards; Review safety manual and safe work procedures every two years with relevant stake holders; Coordinate incident investigation within EFL while ensuring consistency in investigation, efficient processing and reporting of findings and effective recommendations; Carry out work site inspection to ensure compliance with EFL safe work procedures and standards. Key Requirements: The candidate should have a Diploma / Degree in OHS or Risk Management with at least three (3) to five (5) years’ of experience in a similar role and preferably a Diploma in Electrical Engineering from a recognized institution; Comprehensive experience in co-ordination and delivery of all aspects of the training cycle from training needs analysis, to design, delivery and evaluation; The applicant must have completed all 4 modules of Training of Trainers and be registered as a Training Officer with NTPC; A valid Group 2 (not provisional) driver’s license is mandatory; Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications is required.

Reporting to the HR Superintendent, The Human Resources officer would administer: Job Duties and Tasks include but are not limited to: - Educating; training and on-going retraining of all employees/joiners on VGML  MISSION; VISSION and VALUES Develop and facilitate pivotal relationships with, The HR team, Employees, Management, External organisations where appropriate Build and maintain relationships with managers and employees to ensure that the Human Resource team is proactively involved in supporting VGML’s business delivery. Represent the interests of HR to external interest groups and stakeholders. Developing performance plans for all employees Goal oriented role descriptions Effective HR policies and Procedures Develop workforce plan and align it with respective Section/Department and VGML Goal; Implement workforce plan Develop succession plan aimed towards smooth replacement plan for key management and other technical/professional roles; Identify opportunities to improve leadership and team effectiveness; On-going analysis of HRIS – effectiveness; meets VGML requirements; delvers required information timely; Policy, procedure and best practice development; review and implementation; Timely facilitation of disciplinary/corrective action process in consultation with respective Department Managers/Foremen/Supervisors General Human Resource administration – including daily/weekly/monthly/quarterly & annual reports; Recruitment and selection Employment agreements Administration of the HR information system Analyse and evaluate information from a range of information sources in order to make key recommendations affecting policy and procedures. Demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of employment agreement; legislation and procedures. Perform under competing demands, meeting agreed end results within quality parameters and timeframes. Explain and clarify conditions of employment as detailed in the employment agreement and VGML policies. Facilitate resolutions between managers and employees. Work closely with union representatives Assist Managers with issues arising along the change process. Provide HR expertise to resolve issues including legal implications, career transition, or helping individuals move through the change cycle. Demonstrate personal commitment in regard to safety and environmental practices. Identification of potential hazards and action that is appropriately taken. Maintenance of a high standard of efficiency, safety and effectiveness. Required knowledge; skills and interest: - Tertiary qualification in Human Resources Management or related field with minimum two years’ experience in a similar role; Knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines; Knowledge of employment; workmen’s compensation; Immigration; Mining and other applicable laws. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Enjoy working with people. Be patient, tactful, diplomatic and approachable. Be able to stay calm in difficult situations. Have good commercial awareness – understand business activities, department, section and individual position roles and functions. Be confident about gathering facts and statistics. Analyse data and provide recommendation. Respect the importance of confidentiality, as the role deals with employees' personal details. Visibility requires maintaining a professional appearance and providing a positive company image to the public. Personal values in trust, honesty, integrity. Effective decision maker with good organizing and problem solving skills. Be able to work accurately, with good attention to detail. Be able to use databases, spread sheets, power point outlook, and word processing packages. Desirable – good Microsoft excel skills.