Overview
VISMA invites applications from suitably qualified individuals for the position of Human Resources Officer.
Position Title: Human Resources Officer (HRO)
Department: Human Resources
Reports to: Human Resources Manager
Location: British Virgin Islands, Tortola
Employment Type: Full Time / Contract
The Role
The Human Resources Officer supports the Human Resources Department in delivering day-to-day HR services, including recruitment and onboarding, maintaining employee records, leave and attendance administration, training, performance management administration and employee relations. Ensuring that HR services are delivered consistently and efficiently across the Authority and in accordance with HR policies, procedures and applicable legislation.
Key Responsibilities
- Support recruitment efforts including job postings, candidate screening, and interview coordination
- Assist with onboarding and orientation processes for new hires
- Administer leave and attendance tracking
- Assist with benefits administration
- Assist in planning employee engagement initiatives, events and teambuilding activities
- Maintain accurate employee records, personnel files and HRIS data.
- Support training and development initiatives, co-ordinate training logistics
- Ensure compliance with HR policies and labor regulations
- Support performance management processes, including tracking deadlines and maintaining appraisal documentation.
- Respond to routine employee enquiries and assist with the administration of employee relations matters. Escalating to HR Manager when required.
- Provide any other duties and functions to support the department in the efficient delivery of core HR services
Qualifications and Experience
- A diploma or Bachelors degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Public Administration or related field
- Professional HR certifications or membership (SHRM-CP, HRC) would be an advantage.
- Minimum 5 years relevant experience in a comparable role
- Experience in public sector / statutory body, or experience in a government regulated environment
Personal Attributes
- The successful candidate must be organised, proactive, dependable and service-oriented, with the ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, work collaboratively and exercise initiative within established procedures.
Competencies:
- Excellent interpersonal, and communication skills
- Excellent writing and reporting skills
- Digital Literacy: Demonstrated ability to work with HR information systems, digital
- workplace tools; ability to manage electronic records. Experience with HRIS.
- Problem-solving skills, ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Dependability and Accountability, demonstrates reliability, completes assigned tasks accurately and on time; and takes responsibility for quality of work.
Application Process
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and résumé, to careers@bvimaritime.vg
Application deadline: November 6, 2026
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.