Human Resource Officer job at Q-Sourcing

Job Information

Date Opened: 01/20/2026

Industry: Banking

Job Type: Full time

Work Experience: 4-5 years

City: Kampala

State/Province: Kampala

Country: Uganda

Zip/Postal Code: 256

Job Description

Talent Acquisition

• Assist in the recruitment process, including job postings, candidate screening, scheduling interviews, and coordinating selection activities.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and develop effective recruitment strategies.

Employee Onboarding

• Facilitate the onboarding process for new employees, ensuring a smooth transition into the organization.
• Conduct orientation sessions and provide necessary training on company policies, procedures, and benefits.

Performance Management

• Support the implementation of performance appraisal systems and assist in the administration of performance evaluations.
• Support managers to develop performance improvement plans and employee development initiatives.

Training and Development:

• Identify training needs and assist in the development and implementation of training programs to enhance employee skills and knowledge.
• Coordinate and facilitate training sessions, workshops, team building and professional development opportunities.

Leave administration

• Provide guidance to employees and managers on leave entitlements, procedures, and any legal requirements.
• Prepare reports on leave usage, trends, and costs for management.

Compensation and Benefits

• Assist in the administration of compensation and benefits programs, ensuring competitiveness and compliance with regulations.
• Support the communication of benefits information to employees and address related inquiries.
• Administration of payroll including accurate data input and the correct codes are charged for personnel costs.

Collaboration with HR Team

• Work closely with the HR team to ensure alignment of HR strategies with organizational goals.
• Support the Senior Human Resources Officer in various HR projects and initiatives.

Decision Making/ Job Influence

• Operational decisions
• Influencing decisions related to workforce planning, employee engagement initiatives, and HR strategies that support organizational objectives.

Working Conditions

• The role is primarily office-based at the East African Development Bank headquarters, providing a professional and collaborative work environment.
• Flexibility may be required to accommodate meetings, training sessions, and project deadlines, which could occasionally extend beyond regular hours.

Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field.

Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies

• Professional HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, CIPD) is an added advantage.

Previous relevant work experience required

• Minimum of 3 years of progressive HR experience, preferably in a corporate or financial services environment.
• Experience in recruitment, employee relations, and training and development is preferred.

Functional Skills:

Behavioural Competencies/Attributes:

• Strong knowledge of HR best practices
• Basic Understanding of labour laws and regulations
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Proficiency in HRIS and Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• High emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a diverse environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

• Assist in the recruitment process, including job postings, candidate screening, scheduling interviews, and coordinating selection activities.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and develop effective recruitment strategies.
• Facilitate the onboarding process for new employees, ensuring a smooth transition into the organization.
• Conduct orientation sessions and provide necessary training on company policies, procedures, and benefits.
• Support the implementation of performance appraisal systems and assist in the administration of performance evaluations.
• Support managers to develop performance improvement plans and employee development initiatives.
• Identify training needs and assist in the development and implementation of training programs to enhance employee skills and knowledge.
• Coordinate and facilitate training sessions, workshops, team building and professional development opportunities.
• Provide guidance to employees and managers on leave entitlements, procedures, and any legal requirements.
• Prepare reports on leave usage, trends, and costs for management.
• Assist in the administration of compensation and benefits programs, ensuring competitiveness and compliance with regulations.
• Support the communication of benefits information to employees and address related inquiries.
• Administration of payroll including accurate data input and the correct codes are charged for personnel costs.
• Work closely with the HR team to ensure alignment of HR strategies with organizational goals.
• Support the Senior Human Resources Officer in various HR projects and initiatives.

• Strong knowledge of HR best practices
• Basic Understanding of labour laws and regulations
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Proficiency in HRIS and Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• High emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a diverse environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field.
• Professional HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, CIPD) is an added advantage.
• Minimum of 3 years of progressive HR experience, preferably in a corporate or financial services environment.
• Experience in recruitment, employee relations, and training and development is preferred.