HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICER

Description

Purpose of the Job

To provide practical, timely support, advice and direction to URBRA staff on the full life cycle of Human Resource activities.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Key Duties and Responsibilities

1. Participate in human resource planning, staff recruitment and the onboarding of new staff.
2. Design and evaluate annual staff training programmes.
3. Maintain the staff database for tracking personal data, career development, skills inventory and human resource planning.
4. Process staff leave requests, update the inventory of all staff leave applications and ensure timely clearances and approvals.
5. Participate in the performance management process and provide information on HR-related matters.
6. Register, file and ensure the safety of all documents, information and correspondence addressed to or from the Human Resource section.
7. Implement internship and volunteer placements.
8. Prepare HR notifications and letters for internal transfers, promotions, notch movements and salary reviews.
9. Participate in monthly payroll processing and the payment of other staff benefits.
10. Prepare and implement the annual staff team-building event(s).
11. Coordinate annual staff health awareness and checks.

Requirements

Person Specifications

Minimum Qualifications

• An Honours Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Social Sciences, Business Administration or Development Studies from a recognized institution.

Desirable Qualifications

• A Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management or Public Administration and Management is an added advantage.
• Membership of the Human Resource Managers’ Association of Uganda (HRMAU) is an added advantage.

Experience

• At least two (2) years’ experience in the field of Human Resource Management in a reputable organisation.

Others/Extra Details

Competencies