Bryden Stokes Limited, Distribution

, Barbados

Job Summary

• The Senior Human Resources Officer is responsible for coordinating and supporting all aspects of human resources operations across the organization. This role assists in the execution of recruitment, performance management, employee relations, benefits administration, industrial relations, and compliance initiatives while ensuring adherence to company policies and employment legislation.

Job Responsibilities

• Coordinate all facets of the recruitment, selection, and onboarding process
• Provide leadership, coaching, and day-to-day supervision to Human Resources team members, ensuring high levels of service delivery and operational efficiency
• Oversee the governance, maintenance, and periodic audit of the Human Resource Information System (HRIS) to ensure data accuracy, system integrity, compliance, and reporting effectiveness
• Lead the administration of all employee and retiree benefit programs, including pension, medical, and group life insurance plans, while managing relationships with internal stakeholders, pension providers, insurers, and regulatory agencies to ensure compliance, operational efficiency, and exceptional service delivery
• Provide senior management with regular HR, workforce, payroll, benefits, and industrial relations reports to support business objectives and informed decision-making
• Oversee the end-to-end payroll function, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely processing, while proactively addressing payroll discrepancies, liaising with relevant stakeholders, and providing clear updates and resolutions to employees and management
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records, attendance records, and HRIS data
• Support managers in performance management, disciplinary matters, and grievance resolution
• Participate in union meetings, negotiations, and industrial relations activities
• Lead or assist with investigations into employee misconduct and policy breaches
• Monitor compliance with company policies, labour legislation, and health and safety requirements
• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external audits, overseeing the preparation, review, and submission of HR-related documentation and ensuring compliance with regulatory and company standard

Qualifications & Experience

• Master’s Degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Management, or a related field
• Minimum five (5) years’ experience in Human Resources, including experience supervising staff.
• Experience overseeing payroll and employee benefits administration.
• Previous experience within a distribution, retail, or FMCG environment would be an asset
• Demonstrated leadership, coaching, and team development skills
• Strong knowledge of employment legislation, payroll practices, and HR best practices.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS).

Deadline : August 15, 2026