HR Associate

A Little About Us The Guardsman Group stands on over 40 years of experience, unmatched technical capabilities and the unwavering belief in the right of safety for all. Each and every day, our matchless range of services puts Guardsman in the lives of people in every corner of Jamaica and throughout the Caribbean. We've pioneered technologies and perfected procedures to give our customers the best solutions for their homes and businesses. As we enter another decade, we continue to be the industry leader. Today, Guardsman consists of 13 companies and over seven thousand talented staffers who are proud to call themselves a Guardsman. About the Role: As an HR Associate, you will provide critical support in insurance, uniforms, onboarding, and separation processes for Guardsman Metaverse and Guardsman Security Limited. You will manage employee claims, offboarding, and vendor coordination while ensuring compliance with policies and timelines. This role also supports employee well-being, HR initiatives, and daily operations to help foster a positive and efficient workplace. What You'll Be Doing: Recruitment & Onboarding: Assist in staff recruitment and process employee requirements related to insurance and uniforms. Benefits & Claims Administration: Handle benefits enrollment, updates, health card distribution, and manage employee death, personal accident, and medical claims with compliance and accuracy. Uniform & Supplies Management: Oversee uniform issuance, returns, and inventory, and manage procurement and distribution of tea supplies. Offboarding & Retirement: Process offboarding requests and assist employees nearing retirement with smooth transitions. Employee Support & Well-Being: Provide emotional and practical support for employees facing personal or professional challenges, including crisis support and well-being education. HR Projects & Initiatives: Support HR-related projects, social activities, and initiatives to enhance team building and staff satisfaction. Staff Relations & Compliance: Address staff issues and complaints, coordinate employee status changes, and ensure adherence to company policies and timelines. A Little Bit About You: A detail-oriented professional with strong productivity, time management, and problem-solving skills. Possesses excellent written and verbal communication, research abilities, and keen attention to detail. Demonstrates initiative, reliability, professionalism, and integrity while handling confidential information with care. Adaptable and results-driven, with the ability to prioritize competing objectives, work cross-functionally, and meet deadlines. A collaborative team player who values leadership, teamwork, and achieving measurable outcomes while maintaining high standards of professionalism. Why Join Us? Be part of a leading, respected company Work in a supportive, team-oriented environment Gain exposure to high-level strategic operations Make a direct impact on business growth and success Critical Qualifications/Competencies: Diploma in Accounting or Associates Degree or equivalent. Working Knowledge of financial statements and financial statement analysis. Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint. Critical Qualifications/Competencies: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Training in Human Resource Management or related disciplines. Additional Qualities and Skills Minimum 1 year of experience in General Administration or HR-related functions. Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.). Demonstrated skills in accurate record keeping and administrative processes. Experience working in a fast-paced environment. Strong attention to detail, organizational, and customer service skills. Application Deadline Friday, October 3, 2025 We appreciate all applications of interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.