JOB DESCRIPTION

DEPARTMENT: Human Resource

REPORTS TO:   Group Head of People and Talent Development

PREPARED BY: Human Resource Department

ENDORSED BY: Group Head of People and Talent Development

Summary:

Uganda’s leading digital job-matching platform and career services company, BrighterMonday Uganda, has designed a youth skilling and employment impact project to improve the employability of Ugandan youth and transition them into dignified employment. To support this goal, we seek a proactive and detail-oriented HR Business Partner to support day-to-day HR operations. This role involves executing core HR functions, including recruitment, employee relations, HR administration, and compliance. The role requires ensuring smooth HR processes while fostering a positive workplace culture.

BrighterMonday Uganda’s Mission:Connecting Africans to Opportunities and alleviating unemployment on the African continent through digital solutions.

Brief Job Summary:

Your mission will be analysing HR metrics, conducting research on workforce trends, and providing recommendations to improve HR policies and processes.

Key Duties & Job Responsibilities

1.Recruitment & Onboarding

• Manage end-to-end recruitment, including job postings, shortlisting, interviews, and selection.
• Conduct employee onboarding, ensuring a seamless transition for new hires.
• Maintain accurate recruitment records and reports.

2 .Employee Relations & Engagement

• Act as the first point of contact for employee queries, resolving HR-related issues effectively.
• Support conflict resolution and grievance handling in line with company policies.
• Assist in organising employee engagement initiatives and team-building activities.

3. HR Administration & Compliance

• Maintain up-to-date employee records, contracts, and HR databases.
• Process payroll inputs, leave management, and statutory compliance.
• Ensure adherence to labour laws and company policies.

4. Performance & Training Support

• Support the implementation of performance management processes.
• Assist in identifying training needs and coordinating training sessions.
• Maintain training records and reports.

5. HR Reporting & Data Management

• Prepare HR reports, including recruitment, turnover, and employee trends.
• Ensure HR data accuracy and confidentiality.

KPI’s to measure success

• Time to Fill and Time to Onboarding
• Employee Satisfaction & Engagement Score
• Turnover & Retention Rate
• Payroll & HR Data Accuracy Rate
• Performance Review Completion Rate

Key Relationships

• Head of Talent & People Development
• Heads of HR
• HR Team
• Finance Team
• Line Managers & Department Heads

Person Specifications:

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, or a related field.

Years of Experience:

• 2-4 years of experience in HR generalist experience

Skills required to perform the Job: 

• Proficiency in Excel, HRIS systems, SQL, and data visualisation tools like Power BI or Tableau..
• Proficient in Uganda labour laws and HR best practices.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency in HRIS, Microsoft Office, Google Suite
• Organised and detail-oriented.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Team player with a proactive approach.