Human resource officer

JOB DESCRIPTIONS: HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICER

Job Purpose: Responsible for providing support in the various human resources and functions, which include recruitment, staffing, training & development, performance monitoring etc.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assess human resource needs in the organization and advise on human resource optimization.
• Review and implement organizational administrative infrastructure, and human resources management policy and procedures in accordance with statutory requirements.
• Develop, oversee and advise management on a staff performance management system, including annual appraisals.
• Lead in handling staff conduct and discipline, and grievance handling procedures.
• Oversee the personnel management that includes maintaining personnel files and staff leave management system.
• Planning and ensuring systematic induction for all new staff and induction plans
• Preparing job descriptions, advertising vacant positions, and managing the recruitment process.
• Orienting new employees and training existing employees.
• Monitoring employee performance.
• Ensuring that all employees are organized and satisfied in their work environment.
• Overseeing the health, safety and wellness of all employees.
• Implementing systematic staff development procedures.
• Providing counseling on policies and procedures.
• Ensuring meticulous implementation of payroll and benefits administration.
• Communicating with staff about issues affecting their performance.
• Act as a key source of support, guidance and expertise on safeguarding and human resources related matters in the organization.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The ideal candidate must hold at least Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Human Resources, Business administration, Bachelors of Industrial and Organisational Psychology from a reputable institution. Post Graduate Diploma or a Masters degree is desirable.
• At least three years of working experience in a HR generalist setup, preferably in an NGO.
• Excellent knowledge of various HR functions such as pay & benefits, recruitment, onboarding, evaluation, training & development etc.
• Good understanding of labour laws, HR functions and best practices
• Experience working with Human Resource Information Management systems
• Ability to analyse and interpret complex information.
• Ability to handle highly confidential matters professionally & discreetly.
• Excellent communication skills with an ability to liaise effectively with a range of departments to effectively implement company policies
• Advanced interpersonal skills, demonstrated in the ability to develop strong working relationships with colleagues and employees
• High degree of flexibility to work extra hours and travel occasionally under strenuous conditions
• 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
• Strong ethical and relations standards Outgoing and proactive personality
• Proven ability to work as a member of a team
• Ability to work independently and with minimal direction or supervision Interest in alternative care and child protection issues
• Excellent command of the English language, both written and spoken

Application Procedure

Interested candidates should submit their resumes, motivation letter, copies of academic documents, and testimonials to hr@icwea.org and a copy to fatyang@icwea.org no later than 28th October 2022. The subject of the application should include; the Last name of the applicant and the position being applied for.

Applications can also be hand-delivered to ICWEA Offices Plot 1106, Ssenge – Kawanda Road, Off Kayunga, Kampala – Hoima Road, Wakiso District

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