Human Resource Officer Job at HR Beyond Limits

HR Beyond Limits

Human Resource Officer Job Post

Location: Jobs in Uganda 2025 - 2026

Work Hours: Full-time, 08 hours per day

Salary: UGX

No. of vacancies: 01

Deadline: June 25 2026

Hiring Organization: HR Beyond Limits

Job Details:

Job Summary

The HR Officer serves as a key point of contact for all HR matters on the plant floor and in the corporate office, supporting all employees. This role spans the full HR cycle with a particular emphasis on employee relations, statutory compliance, payroll administration, and talent development.

Job Responsibilities

Employee Relations & Compliance

Serve as the primary point of contact for employee grievances, disciplinary proceedings, and conflict resolution, ensuring fair and consistent application of HR policies.
Ensure compliance with labor laws, industry regulations, occupational health & safety (OHS) requirements, and internal policies relevant to a manufacturing environment.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of applicable employment legislation and advise management on regulatory changes.
Manage disciplinary and dismissal procedures in line with legal requirements and company policy.
Conduct employee investigations, documenting findings and recommending corrective actions.
Partner with line supervisors and shift managers to promote a positive, respectful workplace culture.

Payroll & Compensation

Coordinate end-to-end payroll processing in collaboration with the Finance team, ensuring accuracy and timely payment for all staff, including shift workers and contract employees.
Maintain and update payroll records; overtime, shift allowances, deductions, statutory contributions (NSSF, PAYE, etc.).
Manage employee benefits administration, including health cover, leave entitlements, and other statutory benefits.
Assist in salary bench-marking exercises and compensation reviews to ensure market competitiveness.
Resolve payroll-related queries from employees promptly and accurately.

Learning & Development

Conduct Training Needs Assessments (TNAs) in partnership with departmental heads to identify skills gaps across production, quality, and support functions.
Design, coordinate, and evaluate training programs including safety inductions, technical skills training, and leadership development.
Maintain training records and ensure compliance with mandatory certification requirements (e.g., safety, equipment handling).
Support on-boarding and orientation programs for new hires across all levels.
Track and report on learning and development KPIs, including training hours, completion rates, and post-training performance.

General HR Operations

Maintain accurate and confidential employee records and HR databases.
Prepare HR reports and analytics (headcount, turnover, absenteeism, training hours) for management review.
Assist in developing, reviewing, and implementing HR policies and procedures.
Coordinate performance appraisal cycles and guideline managers on the process.

Job Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in human resource management, Industrial Relations, Business Administration, or a related field.
Minimum 3 years of progressive HR experience, preferably within a manufacturing, industrial, or FMCG environment.
Demonstrable experience managing employee relations cases and conducting disciplinary hearings.
Hands-on experience with payroll processing and benefits administration.
Proven track record of designing and implementing training and development programs.
Strong working knowledge of labor law and statutory compliance requirements.
Solid MS Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).