Job Title: Human Resource Officer
Organisation: Norvik Enterprises
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
Norvik Group owns Norvik Enterprises Ltd, one of the leading Importers and distributors of pharmaceutical & medical products in Uganda and Norvik Hospital.
Job Summary: Norvik Enterprises Limited is looking for an HR Officer. The successful candidate will facilitate new hires for the company. This will include screening, recruiting, interviewing, and placing workers. They will on-board new employees, and guide new employees through the complicated process of benefits and compensation. HR represents both the employee and the company. The Human Resources Officer will be organized, and perform administrative and strategic hiring duties. They also have the crucial task of complying with all local, state, and federal regulations for HR.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Recruiting and interviewing potential applicants on experience, skills, and education
- Drawing up plans for future personnel hiring procedures and goals
- Performing administrative tasks
- Overseeing employee health and safety procedures
- Organizing and managing new employee orientation, on-boarding, and training programs
- Updating job requirements when needed
- Contacting applicant’s references
- Performing criminal background checks required by company
- Explaining and providing information on employee benefits, programs, and education
- Advising on company benefit needs or evaluating benefit contract bids
- Covering all legal compliance for human resource federal and state requirements
- Maintaining employee records and paperwork
- Answering employee questions and addressing employee concerns with company
- Reviewing procedures for employee safety, welfare, wellness and health
- Representing employer in community and recruiting events
- Overseeing social events
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Academic qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, or a related field
- Minimum of Five (5) years working experience in a human resources position or related position.
- Specialized training in employment law, compensation, organizational planning, organization development, employee relations, safety, training, and preventive labor relations, preferred
- Excellent computer skills, knowledge of Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS), Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, and demonstrated skills in database management and record keeping
- General knowledge of employment laws and best practices
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit their applications & CVs to Norvik Enterprises Limited offices on Lumumba Avenue opposite Padre Pio House or send a soft copy to [email protected]
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Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 60