JULIE WARDE
Palmyra,NJ
Summary
Driven and decisive Human Resource Professional with over twenty-five years of experience managing human resources teams to deliver compliance, personnel communication and workforce compatibility.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Director, Human Resources
Ministry of Health
Port Of Spain, Trinidad And Tobago
05.2022 - 10.2023
- Lead and implemented HR strategies, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with all labor laws, public service, statutory authorities and laws of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago.
- Analyzed employee performance data to identify areas of improvement for the workforce.
- Worked closely with management teams to provide guidance on organizational structure changes.
- Evaluated current staffing needs against budget restrictions to determine optimal staffing levels.
- Led the development of diversity initiatives designed to promote an inclusive work environment.
- Monitored performance management systems such as goal setting, review cycles, feedback sessions ensuring that performance did not fall under clientele's expectations.
- Collaborated with other departments on projects related to employee recognition programs, ensuring that staff is appreciated appropriately.
- Facilitated conflict resolution between employees and managers when necessary.
- Facilitated timely delivery of HR services by establishing and maintaining positive relationships with teams and leadership across organization.
- Supervised the recruitment and training of new employees to manage overall talent acquisition.
Senior Human Resource Officer
Ministry of Health
Port Of Spain, Trinidad And Tobago
02.2019 - 04.2022
- Supervised, coordinated and monitored the work of staff assigned to the Industrial Relations/Employee Relations Unit to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Conducted annual performance appraisals reports for officers of the Industrial Relations/Employee Relations Unit.
- Guided staff in the interpretation and application of Human Resource Management policies and principles (Collective Agreements relating to the terms and conditions of employment), ensuring Union's satisfaction and a decline in Union meetings.
- Developed/Reviewed position description in conjunction with office holder.
- Conducted conflict Resolution/Mediation with staff of the Ministry of Health which resulted in a 30% increase in performance and attendance.
- Oversaw the disciplinary proceedings of staff of the Ministry of Health .
Human Resource Adviser II (Acting)
Service Cmmissions Department
Port Of Spain , Trinidad And Tobago
02.2018 - 01.2019
- Assisted Permanent Secretaries/Deputy Permanent Secretaries/Director, Human Resources in Ministries/Departments in the exercise of the functions which were delegated to them by the Public Service Commission.
- Conducted training for HR staff in Ministries/Departments in the exercise of delegated functions of temporary appointments, acting appointments, transfers, confirmations of appointments and disciplinary proceedings for staff of their Ministries/Departments.
- Conducted quarterly evaluations of the delegated functions of Ministries/Departments.
Human Resource Officer I/II/III
Service Commissions Department
Port Of Spain, Trinidad And Tobago
06.2012 - 01.2018
- Maintained accurate records/establishments of officers within Ministries/Departments of the Government service in Trinidad and Tobago, which resulted in backlogs being decreased by 40%.
- Provided the various Commissions (Public, Teaching, Police and Judicial) with accurate notes from which informed decisions were made and resulted in an increase of public officers' timely promotions.
- Assisted members of the public with varying issues relating to job duties.
Clerk I/II/III
Ministry of Finance/Service Commission Department
Port Of Spain, Trinidad And Tobago
06.1996 - 06.2012
- Supported senior managers by organizing and maintaining filing systems for confidential documents which ensure timely resolution.
- Provided administrative support by scheduling appointments/meetings with ensured clients' satisfaction.
- Delivered high-quality customer service through deep commitment to knowledge and performance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Management Studies
University of The West Indies
Trinidad And Tobago09-2017
Certificate in Public Administration
University of The West Indies
Trinidad And Tobago07-2007
Technician's Diploma - Business Administration
John S. Donaldson Technical Institute
Trinidad And Tobago12-2001
Skills
- Employee engagement
- Workforce Planning
- Employee Relations
- Dispute Mediation
- Human Resources Management
- Performance Appraisal
- internal /External Communications
- Staff Supervision and leadership
Affiliations
- Well rounded in the art of communicating with people from diverse backgrounds
Timeline
Director, Human Resources
Ministry of Health
05.2022 - 10.2023
Senior Human Resource Officer
Ministry of Health
02.2019 - 04.2022
Human Resource Adviser II (Acting)
Service Cmmissions Department
02.2018 - 01.2019
Human Resource Officer I/II/III
Service Commissions Department
06.2012 - 01.2018
Clerk I/II/III
Ministry of Finance/Service Commission Department
06.1996 - 06.2012
Bachelor of Science - Management Studies
University of The West Indies
Certificate in Public Administration
University of The West Indies
Technician's Diploma - Business Administration
John S. Donaldson Technical Institute