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Job Title:  Staff Welfare Officer 

Organisation: PostBank Uganda Ltd

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Manager HR Shared Services

About US:

PostBank Uganda Ltd is a Government owned bank regulated by Bank of Uganda under the Financial Institutions Act, 2004. The bank focuses on the mass market with operations spread across the country.

Job Summary: The Staff Welfare Officer will be responsible to implement initiatives that establish and maintain good relationships among staff to increase and maintain employee commitment, satisfaction, and productivity in line with the HR policies and the Bank’s strategy

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage and monitor an internal Bank wellbeing system that ensures all employees receive the support and counselling services that they need to have a conducive working environment to enhance staff performance.
• Develop, implement, administer and monitor employee wellness programmes including health, leave management, occupational health and safety any other programme required by law and/or the Bank.
• Track, develop and manage HR policies and procedures that comply with local employment laws and regulations HR policy changes and implement updates to procedures.
• Manage employee relations issues, including disciplinary action, grievances, and conflict resolution in line with the Bank’s HR policy and the Uganda Labour Laws.
• Manage relationships with the HR service providers to monitor provision of employee service needs and ensure compliance with service provider terms of reference and the Banks HR policies.
• Oversee employee benefits administration, including health and life insurance, retirement plans, provident fund, gratuity, and other employee benefits programs.
• Ensure timely preparation of annual leave plans, monitor compliance, and maintain up to date annual leave data in HRIS for business decision making.
• Stay up to date on HR trends, best practices, and changes in employment laws and regulations, and communicate relevant information to the organization’s leadership team.
• Coordinate Bank-wide sports and Teambuilding administrative framework, Corporate League, and Bankers’ Gala activities in line with the approved budget

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicant must hold a Bachelor of Human Resources Management, Organisational and industrial psychology, or related field.
• A Post Graduate qualification in Human Resources is an added advantage
• At least three years of experience in handling Personnel relations and welfare.
• Sound Understanding of Ugandan labour laws and HR best practices
• The ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in written form in a professional manner is essential
• Ability to demonstrate positive image and role model PBU’s values and leadership behaviours.
• A sense of ownership and pride in performance and its impact on the company’s success
• Ability to understand business needs.
• Must be a person of impeccable integrity.

How to Apply:

All candidates should apply online be sending the following documents:

• Detailed CV
• Certified copies of academic documents
• Applicants address and day time telephone contacts
• Postal/email address and daytime telephone contact of three referees of good standing in society one of which should be your current Supervisor.

Please send your application to hr@postbank.co.ug addressed to the Chief Human Resource Officer and put the job you are applying for as the Subject (Strictly).

Deadline: 7th November 2023

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