HR and Organisational Development (OD) Officer

Job Description

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Industrial Psychology or any other related discipline.
• Post Graduate Diploma in HR Management is a must
• At least five (5) years’ experience in a busy Human Resource department.
• Experience in Performance Management processes and training management.
• Good knowledge of HR management best practices, Uganda labor laws
• Excellent Administrative and organizational skills
• A team builder with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, Analytical and detail oriented, Problem-solving skills
• Flexible with ability to adapt quickly to changing requirement
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines effectively Tactful with a high degree of confidentiality.
• Conversant with use of MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Responsibilities

• Identify and assess training needs of employees.
• Organize and coordinate all staff training and capacity-building activities.
• Manage training communications, including follow-ups with departments.
• Maintain up-to-date training records, both manual and electronic.
• Track training plans and schedules to ensure timely delivery.
• Provide logistical support for internal and external training sessions.
• Implement a company-wide mentoring program to build organization capacity
• Support the HRM to develop a robust performance management culture in the organization.
• Support managers to translate company objectives into department and individual KPIs.
• Track the progress of the performance management cycle (goal setting, cascading goals from departments to individuals, check-ins, evaluations and resultant actions).
• Monitor adherence to timelines, coordinate rigorous follow up and escalate bottlenecks.
• Conduct continuous awareness on performance management program through training teams.
• Track completion rates and analyze trends; Draw to the attention of the HR manager pertinent information relating to integrity of the ratings, performance ratings correlation with turnover, training needs, promotions, and succession plans
• Support recruitment activities; work force planning and job design, sourcing, screening, selection, background checks, job offers and compliance.
• Coordinate onboarding; pre-boarding, induction, follow up of new employees and thereby promoting retention.
• Maintain accurate recruitment and onboarding records in HRIS/manual files.
• Manage probation, contract expiry, and renewals.
• Assist with disciplinary processes as required; Prepare for disciplinary hearings and take minutes, ensure recommended actions are executed in accordance to the terms and conditions of service.
• Coordinate and support Internship and Graduate trainee programs to build a talent pool.
• Contribute to initiatives that promote employee engagement and satisfaction
• Prepare annual, monthly, quarterly and weekly qualitative and quantitative reports related to HR department activities.