Human Resources Administrator

Grant Thornton (Cayman) LLP, the fastest-growing professional services firm in Grand Cayman and offers a unique opportunity. Over the past five years, we've undergone a significant business transformation, increasing our practice size tenfold. We're not stopping our ambitious growth plans, which are focused on providing top-quality audit services on the island.

Grant Thornton (Cayman) LLP is collaborative, entrepreneurial and on the move. As part of a dynamic global organisation of over 73,000 people serving clients in more than 150 markets, we have the agility and focus it takes to be a leader.

The Human Resources Administrator position is a key functional role within the Grant Thornton Cayman Islands Business Operations team, dedicated to providing support for our people, our office and our operational needs. 

We are looking for a dedicated professional to join our team and support the daily operations of the department. The candidate will report to the Human Resources Manager to achieve organizational goals and facilitate the smooth running of the Business Operations Department. 

About the role

This position requires a combination of skills relating to Human Resources (HR) Administration, Employee Relations Initiatives, Benefits and various financial processes. This role will enhance constructive collaboration between Recruitment, Hiring, Retention, Professional development and align strategies for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging focuses. This position entails but not limited to the below responsibilities:

• Be the HR first point of contact to assist with the general daily HR-related queries and provide HR Administrative support.
• Participate in and occasionally lead medium to large projects which drive our HR Strategy.
• Support departmental functional planning initiatives and engagement calendar.
• Be an active member of the firm’s Social, Sports, Charity and Crisis Management Committees.
• Work alongside other departments to collaborate on the execution of the employee activities/engagements.
• Administer and evaluate daily activities of the department, function, or program by identifying and executing tasks and objectives, making recommendations that impact policies and programs, and assigning resources to achieve the program's goals.
• Maintain employee awareness of various programmes and initiatives, support the development of relevant communication, and inspire commitment from programme management and all employees.
• Ensure confidentiality of all employee/agency information.
  Assist with coordinating various HR activities including but not limited to recruitment, employee onboarding and offboarding procedures, HRMS data management, relocation guidance and planning.
• Benefit administration and maintenance (Health Insurance, Pension, Gym memberships, Employee referrals, etc.)
• Support the HR Manager with administration and reports relating to performance management.
• Assist with the recruitment processes by screening applicants, scheduling interviews, conducting reference checks and onboarding new hires etc.
• Adhere to and conduct relative people related internal compliance policies and processes, providing administrative support to updating systems and reporting.
• Communicate with Finance on relocation costs.
• Complete offboarding calculations and final pay report for leavers.
• Update Finance on membership/subscriptions fees/renewals for monthly payment.
• Perform Procurement procedures for onboarding expenses.
• Other duties may be assigned as required by business needs.

Ad hoc support will be required, and we encourage a ‘can-do’ attitude.

What you need 

• 2+ years' HR Administrative experience in a professional environment required.
• Minimum High School Diploma required. 
• Certificate in Human Resources Management a plus.
• Excellent communication, written and oral, and interpersonal skills required.
• Must have numeracy skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Be able to preserve a high degree of confidentiality.
• Must be fully proficient in Microsoft Windows based programs: Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint etc.
• The ability to work with minimal supervision and be committed to providing a high level of customer service.

What you’ll get 

Our mission is to offer the best audit services in the Cayman Islands, and having the best team is where it all begins. 

This position is offered with a competitive compensation package and bonus structure, plus standard benefits such as medical and pension. 

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If you are interested in applying for this role based in the Cayman Islands, please send your current resume to HR@ky.gt.com - we'd love to talk.

**This role is open to Caymanians only