Human Resource Coordinator NGO Careers – Mercy Corps

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Job Title: Human Resource Coordinator

Organisation: Mercy Corps

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Human Resource Director

 

About US:

Mercy Corps is an international non-profit organization which implements high-quality, analytical development programmes in very difficult places. Mercy Corps has been operating in Uganda since 2006. It has and continues to implement programs in Acholi and Karamoja sub regions. Mercy Corps is taking a community-led, market driven approach to address poverty and food insecurity needs through interventions that get to the root causes and contributing factors of economic vulnerability.

 

Job Summary:  Reporting to the Human Resource Director (HRD), the Human Resource Coordinator will in close consultation with HRD and the HR team, oversee and lead to the efficient and effective Human Resource services including but not limited to Pay roll management, Staff Training and Development, Performance Management & Separation Management.

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Manage Consultancies. In consultation with the Human Resource Director, spear head the recruitment, contracting and negotiations with all consultants (HR external service providers)
  • Payroll management. Prepare monthly payroll and work with the Finance department to ensure staff salaries are paid in a timely and accurate manner while ensuring statutory deductions are filed
  • Responsible for analysing training needs, developing training curriculum, and delivering training courses.
  • Managing Compliance. Ensure adherence to local labour laws and practices including internal and donor policies.
  • Management of staff benefits. The HR coordinator serves as the primary point of contact for the staff insurances and all applicable benefits including leave management.
  • Staff Safety and Security management. Leads in creating a secure, safe, and healthy work environment for all
  • Technically Lead employee performance management processes. Support staff and managers in understanding and completing the performance appraisal process in line with existing policies and procedures. This includes managing staff probationary reviews and confirmations.
  • Managing Staff Exit. Facilitate the voluntary and involuntary separation of employees ensuring right procedures are followed and all necessary documentation is
  • HR Reports: The HR Coordinator will create and submit monthly reports on HR activities under his/her docket.
  • Contract management: The HR Coordinator will prepare and track offer letters and employment contracts. Prepare COS (Change of Status) forms as required and draft /track Staff Contracts, termination forms/notifications.

Finance & Compliance Management

  • Ensure compliance with donor and Mercy Corps regulations related to food security programming.

Security

  • Ensure compliance with security procedures and policies as determined by country leadership.
  • Proactively ensure that team members operate in a secure environment and are aware of policies.




Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

  • The ideal applicant must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources Management, or relevant field. Required.
  • Post Graduate Diploma and any additional training and certification in Human Resource Management will be considered an added advantage
  • At least seven years of relevant work experience in an HR generalist, 5 of which should be at management and supervisory level with an international
  • Deeper understanding and knowledge of the Ugandan employment labour
  • Highly developed verbal and written communication
  • Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills.
  • Highly developed organizational and business partnership skills.
  • In-depth knowledge of human resources operations and best practices
  • Hands on experience in using MS Office, databases and HRIS systems

 

Success Factors

Conscientious with an excellent sense of judgment. Ability to work simultaneously on multiple tasks. Willingness and ability to work effectively with a wide variety of people. Ability to work as part of a team and coordinate with project personnel. Good spoken and written English. Computer literate and strong organizational skills.

 

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and interested candidates should apply online at the link below

 

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Deadline: 27th June 2022

 

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