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Job Title:  Human Resources Officer

Organisation: National Social Security Fund (NSSF)

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Human Resources Business Partner

About US:

National Social Security Fund (NSSF) is positioning itself as the Social Security Provider of Choice in Uganda. With our shared purpose of being the Social Security Provider of choice, providing exceptional customer service and better operations with a well-motivated and skilled workforce, we are looking to recruit persons with high integrity and dedication to work with us.

Job Summary:  The Human Resources Officer (Generalist) will run the daily functions of the People and Culture (HR) Department including hiring and interviewing staff, administering pay, benefits, and leave, and enforcing company policies and practices.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Participate in the development and tracking of the people & culture strategic plans and ensure that they are aligned to the organization’s strategy.
• Engage with different stakeholders in and out of the Fund to facilitate the achievement of departmental and organizational objectives
• Review, track, and document compliance with mandatory and non-mandatory training, continuing education, and work assessments. This may include safety training, anti-harassment training, professional licensure, and aptitude exams and certifications.
• Recruit, interview, and facilitate the hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions; collaborates with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings.
• Conduct or acquire background checks and employee eligibility verifications.
• Implement new hire orientation and employee recognition programs.
• Perform routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs.
• Handle employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff.
• Maintain compliance with employment laws and regulations and recommended best practices.
• Maintain knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The ideal applicant for the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) Human Resources Officer job placement must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management or related field. Postgraduate qualification in Human Resources; PHR, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, CIPD is an added advantage.
• Three years of experience as a Human Resources Officer.

Competencies:

• Commitment & Integrity
• Proactivity & Innovation
• Getting Work Done
• Relationship Building
• Communicating and Influencing
• Resilience & Resourcefulness
• Thinking and Problem Analysis
• Technical Competencies
• People management principles (Advanced)
• Financial Management (Basic)
• HR Analytics(Advanced)
• Recruitment procedures (Advanced)
• Change Management (Intermediate)
• Labor Law(Basic)

How to Apply:

All interested individuals should fill this application form Click Here and then send copies of their application letter, curriculum vitae and academic qualifications, addressed to the Chief of People and Culture to recruitment@nssfug.org

Deadline: Friday 29th July 2022.

NB: Women are encouraged to apply. Please note that canvassing or lobbying will lead to the automatic disqualification of the candidate.

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