People & Culture Coordinator
At Kirk Market, our success begins with our people. We value creating opportunities for Caymanians to learn, grow, and build lasting careers, while supporting the professional development of our entire team. As our People & Culture Coordinator, you will play a key role in building a workplace where employees feel valued, engaged, and motivated to succeed.
This role goes beyond recruitment; it’s about identifying and nurturing homegrown talent, helping new team members flourish once they join us, and supporting the ongoing growth, development, and retention of our existing staff. You will also act as an advocate for Caymanian employees, ensuring they have access to meaningful opportunities and a strong voice in our people-focused initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
Supporting Caymanian Growth & Development
- Coordinate scholarship programmes, internships, and apprenticeships that provide Caymanians with clear pathways to meaningful careers.
- Partner with WORC, local schools, and community organizations to strengthen our Caymanian talent pipeline and promote career opportunities at Kirk Market.
- Work with managers and supervisors to identify training and development needs across departments.
- Support career growth initiatives that enable employees to build new skills, take on greater responsibility, and progress within the organization.
- Ensure Caymanian employees are given structured support through coaching, training, and succession planning opportunities.
Employee Engagement & Retention
- Plan and coordinate recognition and engagement activities that strengthen employee morale and retention.
- Conduct check-ins with new hires, particularly during their first 90 days of employment, to ensure they feel welcomed, supported, and set up for success.
- Gather and review employee feedback to identify opportunities for workplace improvements.
- Collaborate with leaders to reinforce teamwork, communication, and alignment with Kirk Market’s Core Values.
Recruitment & Onboarding
- Provide support in the recruitment process by helping with job postings, reviewing applications, coordinating interviews, and maintaining candidate communication.
- Assist with preparing offer letters, conducting reference and background checks, and ensuring all required pre-employment documentation is complete.
- Coordinate onboarding activities to give new employees a positive and consistent introduction to Kirk Market.
- Represent Kirk Market at selected job fairs, school visits, and community events to promote our workplace and career opportunities, with a focus on engaging Caymanian talent.
Reporting & Process Improvement
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of recruitment, training, and employee engagement activities.
- Monitor and analyze HR data to measure progress, identify trends, and recommend improvements that strengthen employee experience, retention, and recruitment efficiency.
- Ensure all activities are carried out in compliance with company policies, employment legislation, and our Business Staffing Plan commitments.
Job Requirements:
- Minimum 2-3 years’ proven experience in Human Resources with a strong focus on recruitment, onboarding, and/or employee engagement – this is essential.
- Diploma or degree in HR, Business Administration, or a related field (HR qualification preferred).
- Solid knowledge of Cayman Islands Immigration and Labour Laws.
- Proficiency in MS Office and HR systems, with strong administrative and organizational skills.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and decision-making skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
- Experience in food retail or hospitality is an asset but not required.
Work Schedule & Compensation
- Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with flexibility for evenings, weekends, or public holidays if needed.
- Salary: CI$45,000 – CI$65,000 per annum (depending on experience), plus benefits.
Please note that we are only considering applications from Caymanians and RERC/PR Holders at this time.