Recruitment Officer
| Location | Kampala, Uganda |
| Date Posted | March 7, 2026 |
| Category | Management |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Currency | UGX |
Description
Job summary
The Recruitment Officer provides recruitment coordination and administrative support while managing junior-level recruitment assignments. The role supports the recruitment function by ensuring efficient scheduling, accurate documentation, candidate communication, and compliance with recruitment processes, while progressively developing recruitment
Min Qualification:BachelorsExperience Level:Entry levelExperience Length:2 years
Job descriptions & requirements
DEPARTMENT: Recruitment (Junior Level)
REPORTS TO: Head of Recruitment
Brief Job Summary:
The Recruitment Officer provides recruitment coordination and administrative support while managing junior-level recruitment assignments. The role supports the recruitment function by ensuring efficient scheduling, accurate documentation, candidate communication, and compliance with recruitment processes, while progressively developing recruitment capability through on-the-job learning.
Key Duties & Job Responsibilities
- Support the recruitment process through interview scheduling, candidate communication, and coordination of recruitment activities.
- Post job advertisements across approved recruitment platforms and manage application responses.
- Conduct initial CV screening for junior and entry-level roles in line with defined criteria.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date recruitment records, trackers, and ATS data.
- Coordinate interview logistics, assessments, and follow-ups with candidates and hiring managers.
- Support candidate onboarding documentation and pre-employment requirements.
- Assist in talent pooling, database management, and pipeline tracking.
- Prepare basic recruitment reports and metrics as required.
- Ensure compliance with recruitment policies, procedures, and documentation standards.
- Provide administrative support to the Associate Recruitment Specialist and Head of Recruitment.
- Actively participate in learning and development activities to build recruitment knowledge and skills.
- Key Performance Indicators & Metrics
- Accuracy and timeliness of recruitment coordination
- Interview scheduling efficiency
- Turnaround time for junior-level recruitment
- Data accuracy and compliance levels
- Candidate experience feedback
Person Specifications:
Qualifications, Experience & Skills;
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Extensive experience in recruitment, talent acquisition, or a similar HR role, with a proven track record of successful placements.
- Having worked in a Recruitment of HR Consulting firm is an added advantage
- Advanced proficiency in MS Office and applicant tracking systems (ATS).
- Exceptional attention to detail and analytical skills.
- Strong organizational, project management, and multitasking abilities.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in client and candidate relationship management.
- Resilient, adaptable, and capable of handling dynamic work environments.
- Impeccable time-management and ability to adapt to change.
- Dedicated to continuous improvement and learning.
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