Job Title:  HR Assistant

Organisation: Hariss International Limited

Duty Station: Mpererwe – Tula, Kampala, Uganda

About Organisation:

Hariss International Limited is one of Uganda’s leading manufacturers of food and beverages. Since its inception in 2005 the production of both food and beverages have been operating under the brand name RIHAM.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Advises on casual recruitments and selections.
• Advise managers and employees on HR related inquires or requests.
• Assist in performance management processes and staff attendance tracking.
• Prepare and submit reports on general HR activities.
• Complete termination paperwork and conduct an exit interview for staff.
• Maintain an updated employee HR database.
• Prepare and open new employee files.
• Preparing administrative letters for employees.
• Prepare staff employment contracts.
• Support the management of disciplinary and grievance issues.
• Maintain employee records according to policy and legal requirements
• Review employment and working conditions to ensure legal compliance.
• Provide advice on pay and other remuneration issues like, overtime.
• Provide counselling and maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures
• Manage all leave calendars

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree from a reputable University.
• A minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in a similar role in a busy environment.

Key Requirements:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers
• Knowledge of Pay Master, SAP, HRIS or any other HR package.
• Excellent computer proficiency (MS Office – Word, Excel and Outlook)
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service
• Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices