Human Resources Officer

Job Description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Recruitment and Onboarding

• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, including drafting job descriptions, posting advertisements, screening candidates, conducting interviews, and onboarding new hires.
• Ensure all recruitment activities comply with organizational policies and applicable labor laws.

Employee Records and Administration

• Maintain accurate, up-to-date personnel records (digital and physical), including attendance, leave, and other employment data.
• Prepare and manage employment contracts, ensuring staff fully understand their terms and conditions.

Payroll and Benefits Administration

• Assist with payroll processing to ensure timely and accurate salary payments.
• Administer employee benefits programs, including health insurance and other welfare initiatives.

Policy Implementation and Compliance

• Support the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with labor laws and organizational standards.
• Advise management and staff on HR policies, procedures, and employment law matters.

Training and Development

• Identify training needs and coordinate, monitor, and evaluate training and development programs to enhance staff skills and performance.
• Organize and oversee onboarding and continuous learning initiatives.

Performance Management

• Support performance appraisal processes, including scheduling reviews and maintaining documentation.
• Advise managers and employees on performance improvement plans and disciplinary matters.

Employee Relations and Engagement

• Address employee grievances, mediate workplace disputes, and support disciplinary actions as needed.
• Foster a positive work environment by promoting staff engagement and well-being initiatives.

General HR Support

• Provide administrative support for HR-related projects and initiatives.
• Prepare HR reports, analytics, and documentation for management as required.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Proven experience as an HR Officer or in a similar role.
• Comprehensive knowledge of HR functions, including recruitment, payroll, benefits, training, and compliance.
• Strong understanding of labor laws and HR best practices.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and HR Information Systems (HRIS) is desirable.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; HR certification is an advantage.
• High ethical standards and reliability.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

APPLY TO: careers@mogo.co.ug