We are currently looking for a qualified candidate to fill in the position of Human Resource Officer at HAC
Position: Human Resource Officer
Location: Masaka
Reporting to: Finance and Administration Manager
Contract: Part-time
Application Deadline: 09.02.2022

Key Duties & Responsibilities
• Handle the recruitment process (posting job adverts both internal or external, conducting interviews, carrying out reference checks, and onboarding new candidates)
• Gather and maintain employee personal records both in hard & soft copies and ensure the records are up to date.
• Spearhead the implementation of HR initiatives and policies.
• Draft contracts for staff, consultants, and volunteers, and support them in understanding the details therein.
• Track and maintain a leave database for staff. This includes time taken off or any other holiday.
• Follow up on medical insurance by advising employees on eligibility, verifying submissions, and notifying employees on approvals or changes.
• Compile HR data relating to payroll processing by recording new hires, transfers, terminations, changes in job classifications, salary increases, and other adjustments.
• Update the payroll information monthly, share with the finance team and share payslips with staff at the beginning of the next month.
• Record all human resources actions by completing forms, reports, and logs.
• Support staff members by providing official employment documents required by third parties e.g. banks and other financial institutions
• Review employment and working conditions to ensure legal compliance and handle staff welfare.
• Support the management of disciplinary and grievance issues.
• Handle exit administration, ensure that staff exiting has handed over all required assets. Communicate to staff regarding existing staff.

Education, Knowledge & Working experience
• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Human Resources, Business administration with a bias in Human Resource Management, Bachelors of Industrial and Organisational Psychology.
• Minimum working experience of 2 years working in a generalist HR setup
• Excellent knowledge of various HR functions such as pay & benefits, recruitment, onboarding, evaluation, training & development, etc.
• Good understanding of labor laws, HR functions, and best practices

Skills and Abilities
• Excellent communication skills with an ability to liaise effectively with a range of departments to effectively implement company policies
• Proficient in MS Office; knowledge of HRMS is a plus
• Knowledge of HR functions i.e. HR Operations, recruitment, training, pay, and benefits
• Ability to analyze and interpret complex information.
• Ability to handle highly confidential matters professionally & discreetly.
• Outstanding organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment and meet all set deadlines
• Professional and confident with excellent diplomacy and negotiation skills

Compensation
This position is designed as a part-time (24 hours/week) position. Compensation is UGX 900,000 per month before taxes.