Senior Human Resource Officer
Location | Kampala, Uganda |
Date Posted | July 26, 2025 |
Category | Human Resource / HR Management |
Job Type | Full-time |
Currency | UGX |
Description

JOB DETAILS:
Main purpose of the job
To assist the Principal Human Resource Officer (PHRO) in managing, coordinating and enforcing the implementation of Human Resource policies of the University.
Duties and Responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities shall be to;
- Provide support to the PHRO in the management of Human Resources.
- Assist in coordinating the recruitment, selection, induction and placement of staff.
- Participate in the preparation of the Human Resource Budget and Plans for the Directorate.
- Analyse and report monthly on the implementation of the duty attendance register.
- Conduct annual Training Needs Assessment.
- Coordinate and report implementation of periodic Performance.
- Review appraisal System and maintain records of Performance Appraisals.
- Initiate the preparation of the Human Resource Investment and Development Plan.
- Engage in developing the Human Resource Investment and Development plan for the University.
- Generate human resource information for the University.
- Attend to staff with special needs and ensure that they are provided with necessary facilities.
- Engage in conducting exit interviews and issue certificates of service to members of staff who retire.
- Engage in the management of salaries, wages and benefits.
- Engage in projecting staffing needs for the University.
- Engage in coordinating the implementation of the periodic Performance Review and Appraisal System at the University;
- Prepare staff confirmation reports, including performance evaluation reports and pre-confirmation appraisals by the Directorate.
- Engage in conducting and preparing background check reports, and
- Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.
Person Specifications
Qualifications
- A minimum of an Honor’s Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Organisational or Industrial Psychology, Organisational Development, Social work and Social Administration, Public Administration and Management (Human Resource option), Business Administration (Human Resource option), Social Sciences with a bias in Human Resource Management.
- A Post-graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management from a recognised institution is a must.
Experience and Competences
Must have;
- At least three (3) years’ experience as a Human Resource Officer in a Public Institution or reputable organisation.
- Experience of working with Government Integrated Financial Management System (IFMS), Human Capital Management System/Integrated Personnel and Payroll System, will be an added advantage.
Competences:
- Should possess values of the University which include; integrity, confidentiality, Accountability, professionalism.
- Should have excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
- Should have proven ability to transfer skills and knowledge to others through formal training and technical support.
- Demonstrated Computer Literacy and Presentation skills.
Should have the ability to work independently and, or as part of a team
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