URC Senior Human Resource Officer Jobs in Uganda
URC Senior Human Resource Officer Jobs in Uganda
Project Overview: University Research Co., LLC (URC) is implementing the USAID’s Regional Health Integration to Enhance Services in East Central Uganda Activity (USAID’s RHITES EC). The purpose of this project is to support the implementation of a comprehensive, integrated investment in regional health, HIV/AIDS and nutrition assistance.
This activity targets 12 districts in East-Central Uganda with an estimated total population of 4.1 million through a district-based integrated package of quality health, HIV/AIDS, nutrition, and child development services. URC is seeking qualified candidates to fill the following positions based in Jinja district.
Job purpose:
Under supervision of Senior Operations Manager, the Senior Human Resources Officer is responsible for managing the Human Resource function for the technical and administrative staff for the Project. He/she will majorly be responsible for managing staff contracts, benefits, and payroll in compliance with USAID and URC regulations.
Roles and Responsibilities
Oversee the implementation of the URC RHITES EC Human Resource management standard operating procedures.
Develop and manage employee and consultants’ contracts.
On a monthly basis update the payroll for project staff and provide pay slips.
Ensure adherence to local labor laws and practices and support staff enrollment in local benefit plans as appropriate.
Tasked with advising management on local labor law related issues and changes thereof.
Serve as primary contact person for all project staff to ensure HR support is provided by the project and HQ.
Coordinate recruitment process by; advertising vacancies, collecting CVs, screening candidates, setting up interviews for selected applicants
with the relevant staff on the project.
Conduct quarterly HR internal audits.
Facilitate orientation of new employees and ensure that the URC and USAID rules/ policies/ procedures are well understood by all staff, providing guidance as necessary.
Coordinate new staff orientation, onboarding and other HR initiatives.
Facilitate the separation of employees due to resignation, termination and ensure that all the necessary exit documentation is completed.
Perform any other related duties as assigned.
Required Experience and Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, an advanced degree in Organizational psychology will be an added advantage.
5-7 years’ experience working in an NGO or business environment with demonstrated Human Resources Management experience and high level of responsibility and integrity.
Demonstrated ability to work in teams.
Ability to multi-task in a high-paced environment.
Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills, particularly as related to report development.
Proficiency with MS Office, with excellent MS Word and Excel skills.
Experience with USAID and donor projects is highly desirable.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; URC Senior Human Resource Officer Jobs in Uganda
Find jobs in Uganda. Jobs - Uganda jobs. Search our career portal & find the latest Ugandan job positions, career opportunities & jobs in Uganda.
Jobs in Uganda - banking jobs, IT jobs, accounting jobs, NGO jobs, business administration, ICT, UN jobs, procurement jobs, education jobs, hospital jobs, human resources jobs, engineering, teaching jobs, and other careers in Uganda.
Find your dream job from 1000s of vacancies in Uganda posted and updated daily - click here!
Click here to post comments
Join in and write your own page! It's easy to do. How? Simply click here to return to Scholarships & Grants FAQ.
