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Job Title:  Human Resource Officer

Organisation: NFT Consult Limited

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Finance and administration Manager

 

About the Company:

NFT Consult Limited is a business process outsourcing firm with offices in Uganda, South Africa, Kenya, Botswana Rwanda, Tanzania, Zambia, Burundi and South Sudan.

 

Job Summary:   To support the organization by ensuring effective management of human resources through recruitment, staff welfare, policy implementation, and fostering positive relationships between employees and management. This role ensures compliance with national labor laws, enhances employee engagement, and aligns HR practices with organizational goals.

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Recruitment and Staffing:

• Identify staff vacancies, recruit, interview, and select applicants.
• Develop and implement workforce planning strategies to address future organizational needs.

Employee Relations and Policy Implementation:

• Serve as a liaison between management and employees by addressing grievances, handling queries, and resolving work- related issues.
• Ensure the organization’s HR policies and procedures comply with labor laws and recommend necessary updates.
• Advise management on policy and procedural matters such as equal employment opportunity, diversity, and harassment prevention.

Training and Development:

• Conduct training needs analysis and design professional development programs to address skill gaps in conjunction with line Managers.
• Plan and facilitate employee onboarding and orientation to foster alignment with organizational goals.
• Manage staff secondment programs.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Manage payroll inputs and oversee employee benefits administration, ensuring timely updates and communication.
• Evaluate and benchmark compensation structures to maintain competitiveness within the industry.

Performance Management:

• Coordinate the performance appraisal process, offering guidance to managers and employees.
• Use appraisal data to support career development and succession planning.

Data Management and Reporting:

• Maintain accurate personnel records and generate HR-related reports, including recruitment metrics, turnover rates, and training reports.
• Analyze HR data to identify trends and provide actionable insights to improve HR practices.

Compliance and Risk Management:

• Investigate workplace incidents and report findings to management and insurance carriers.
• Represent the organization at personnel-related hearings, labor disputes, or investigations.

Any Other Duties:

• Perform any other duties assigned by the head of the Department and Managing Director from time to time.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

Academic and Professional Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Industrial Psychology or related field.
• HR certification (e.g., CIPD, SHRM-CP, PHR ) is highly preferred.

Experience:

• Years of work -Minimum of 3–5 years of proven experience in a human resource role.

Technical Competencies:

• Demonstrable knowledge of HRIS systems and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Job Knowledge: Strong understanding of labor laws, employee relations, and compliance practices.

Personal Attributes:

• High Interpersonal Skills- Excellent communication, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Problem-Solving Ability – High problem sensitivity and analytical thinking to handle complex HR issues.
• Professionalism – Presentable, confident, empathetic, and maintains high ethical standards.
• Time Management – Strong organizational and time management skills to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Team Orientation- Collaborative mindset with a focus on fostering teamwork and positive work culture.

 

Work Conditions      

• Flexibility- Role involves balancing diverse employee needs with company objectives, requiring adaptability.
• Work Environment- Requires a balance of office-based duties and occasional fieldwork, depending on HR projects.
• Stress Management – Ability to handle high-pressure situations, especially during staffing shortages or employee disputes.

 

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should apply online through the NFT jobs portal.

 

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Deadline: 9th December 2024        

 

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