Human Resource Officer job at Makerere University

JOB DETAILS:

Job Purpose
Assist the Senior Human Resource Officer to perform HR functions

Key, Duties and Responsibilities
• Implement, maintain and update programmes, procedures and strategies for the College in line with HR policies;
• Implement annual workplans for the College in line with HR targets;

• Provide technical support and implement decisions of the College subcommittees in line with HR policy;
• Implement College development and change management programmes in line with HR policy;

• Implement and identify gaps in the HR manual and recommend inputs for updating it in line with HR policy;

• Capture, process, maintain and update College records on HURIS in line with HR policy;
• Compile and keep records of payroll, benefits and allowances of College staff in line with HR policy;

• Coordinate with the Centre in the implementation of HR policies.

Required Qualifications
• A Master’s degree in Human Resources or MPA, MBA (Human Resource option) or other Master’s degree with a Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resources Management from a recognized Institution;
• An Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Arts or Social Sciences or Education or other Humanity with a bias in Human Resource Management, Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management from a recognized Institution;

• Membership with an HR Professional Body is an added advantage.

Skills/Competences
• Leadership and supervisory skills;
• Ability to interact with high level management;
• Interpersonal and communication skills;
• Knowledge of labour laws and other related acts;
• Ability to build, lead and work with teams;
• Computer literacy.

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months:

Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree

Job application procedure
Interested Candidates are reminded of the following application process steps:
1. Visit the Makerere University Electronic Human Resource Management System (EHRMS) portal at http://ehrms.mak.ac.ug/recruitment/jobs to create an account.
2. Apply electronically through the provided link and attach the application documents as specified in the job advert of 19th August 2024.
3. Address the application to the Director, Human Resources, Makerere University, P.O. Box 7062, Kampala
Closing Date: 23 September 2024