Committees
Human Resource Development and Talent Management
TERMS OF REFERENCE
BACKGROUND
The Human Resource and Talent Management Committee provides the opportunity through various activities for the transfer of knowledge and development of various skills among leaders, academic staff, and service staff for improving performance and enhancing efficiency and effectiveness at the University of Seychelles. Human resource development is critical for the organisation’s effectiveness and for the University of Seychelles.
The setting up of the Human Resource and Talent Management Committee is important to ensure the university acquires and maintains the right competencies of experts, qualified professionals that aspire to the growth and development of UniSey, while maintain high level of commitment, engagement and productivity.
The Human Resource and Talent Management Committee derived from the Senate is established to support the professional growth and welfare of staff, which will subsequently lead to a productive and efficient workforce. Besides, leading the human resource development actions and making recommendations to the Senate for the achievement of strategic objectives of the University of Seychelles.
OBJECTIVES
The objectives of the Human Resource and Talent Management Committee are
- To assist the Senate Committee in fulfilling its obligations relating to human resource development matters and to establish a plan of continuity and development of professionals across the university
- To establish standards and procedures that will support professional growth and welfare of staff for the effective implementation of the Strategic Plan
- To guide and implement human resource development activities based on identified performance gaps by enabling individuals to achieve short-term and long-term goals for the university’s enrichment.
- To establish a framework that supports the development of employees’ capabilities, knowledge, and skills and enhances the competencies of employees scientifically, technically, and administratively so that the requirements of the university as well as the performance standard could be met.
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RESPONSIBILITIES
The main responsibilities of the Human Resource and Talent Management Committee shall be to
- To support the professional growth and welfare of staff through various programmes/schemes, which will subsequently lead to a productive and efficient workforce
- Develop fresh human resource strategies and policies and guidelines that reflect the strategic objectives of the University of Seychelles in terms of staff development and staff welfare.
- Enhance existing human resource policy and guidelines that reflect the strategic objectives of the University of Seychelles; HR Manual
- Lead the development and effective implementation of the Training and Development Plan as aligned to the Strategic Plan of the University of Seychelles, including the training plan, learning and development, mentoring and coaching,
- Create and oversee implementation of an ongoing learning and development plan, including development activity plans and monitoring and evaluation format.
- Lead the human resource development actions, which include planning, budgeting, assessing, implementing, and monitoring of programmes/activities aligning to the Strategic Plan.
- Lead the development and effective implementation of staff welfare programmes/schemes that will enhance productivity and self-development and increase efficiency in the workplace
- Establish and/or review human resource development priorities based on the short-term and long-term needs of the university
- Identify a credible, accredited institution that can work collaboratively with the university to equip staff with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to meet the strategic goals of the university
- Work in collaboration with stakeholders to ensure effective development and implementation of plans related to human resource development of UniSey staff
- Establish a system of reporting of subcommittees and/or working groups to the Human Resource and Talent Management Committee
- Review and evaluate activities/programs relating to human resource development and make recommendations for future decision-making.
- Prepare a report and make recommendations as may be required
COMPOSITION
The committee creates an option for members to engage with the planning and implementation of the university’s goals. It will consist of not more than 10 members, both internal and external, including the Chair, who is also a member of the Senate Committee. Members of the committee will be appointed for a term that will be determined by the Senate. The HRTM committee may appoint a new member in the event that a member ceases employment or can no longer perform their responsibility as a member of the HRTM Committee.
STRUCTURE
The members of the Human Resource and Talent Management Committee are
- Patricia Rosette – Director HR & Administration
- Petrina Marie – HR Manager – Secretary
- Marie Andree Sally – Senior Manager, Admin Unit – Mont Fleuri Campus
- Ms. Dhivya Pillay – FBSD
- Mr. Alexander Murugaiyan – FASD
- Patsy Asman – Faculty Admin
- Marie-Claire Marie – HR Consultant
- Christie Michel – Central Bank of Seychelles
- Ms. Frances Bristol – Employment Department
- Mrs. Doreen De Letourdie – Double Tree Alamanda
- SCCI (No nominee)
- Immigration (No nominee)
