Human Capital Business Solution

Employee Engagement Officer

Human Capital Business Solution

Uganda Full time Administration
Posted: Jul 24, 2026 1 week ago Deadline: Aug 07, 2026 37 views

Job Description

 

Employee Engagement Officer Job Description – Human Capital Business Solutions (HCBS)

Job Title: Employee Engagement Officer
Company: Human Capital Business Solutions Ltd (HCBS)
Client Industry: FMCG Sector
Industry Category: Human Resources / Business Operations
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Employment Type: Full-Time
Reports To: Human Resources Director
Deadline: Friday, 7th August 2026

Job Summary

Human Capital Business Solutions Ltd (HCBS), on behalf of its client in the FMCG sector, is seeking a passionate and experienced Employee Engagement Officer to design, implement, and manage initiatives that improve employee satisfaction, motivation, productivity, and retention.
The successful candidate will play a key role in strengthening workplace culture, improving employee experience, coordinating engagement programs, managing internal communications, and supporting HR initiatives aligned with business objectives.
The ideal candidate should have strong knowledge of human resources practices, excellent communication skills, experience managing employee programs, and the ability to use data insights to improve employee engagement strategies.

Key Responsibilities

Employee Engagement Strategy Development
  • Support the development and implementation of employee engagement strategies.
  • Design initiatives that promote employee satisfaction, motivation, and organizational commitment.
  • Align engagement activities with business goals and HR strategies.
  • Develop employee engagement KPIs and track performance against industry benchmarks.
  • Provide regular engagement reports and recommendations to the HR Director.
Employee Surveys and Feedback Management
  • Coordinate employee engagement surveys, including annual surveys and pulse surveys.
  • Collect, analyze, and interpret employee feedback data.
  • Prepare reports highlighting engagement trends, challenges, and improvement opportunities.
  • Develop action plans based on employee feedback.
  • Monitor implementation of engagement improvement initiatives.
Internal Communication and Employee Experience
  • Support internal communication programs to improve transparency and employee connection.
  • Develop content for newsletters, internal communication platforms, and HR campaigns.
  • Promote company values, culture, and employer branding initiatives.
  • Coordinate employee communication activities including:
    • Town hall meetings
    • Employee wellness programs
    • Staff recognition programs
    • Long-service awards
    • Birthday celebrations
    • Employee appreciation initiatives
Employee Programs and Events Management
  • Plan and coordinate employee engagement activities and workplace events.
  • Organize team-building activities, wellness programs, and staff forums.
  • Manage employee recognition and reward initiatives.
  • Coordinate HR events according to the annual HR activity calendar.
  • Support initiatives that improve employee morale and workplace culture.
Employee Relations Support
  • Serve as a point of contact for employee engagement concerns and feedback.
  • Support employee wellbeing and work-life balance initiatives.
  • Collaborate with HR Business Partners to implement engagement solutions.
  • Support communication of HR policies and new workplace initiatives.
  • Ensure office environments support a positive employee experience.
HR Data Analysis and Reporting
  • Track employee engagement indicators including:
    • Employee satisfaction levels
    • Participation rates
    • Retention trends
    • Engagement survey results
  • Prepare management reports and presentations.
  • Use data insights to recommend improvements.
  • Support HR teams in monitoring people-related initiatives.
Expatriate Employee Support
  • Support expatriate employee onboarding and offboarding processes.
  • Maintain employee travel records and documentation.
  • Coordinate work permits, visa processing, and related documentation.
  • Support employee transportation arrangements and leave travel planning.
  • Maintain accurate expatriate employee records.
Budget and Cost Management
  • Support preparation and monitoring of HR engagement budgets.
  • Manage employee engagement expenses and ensure proper utilization of resources.
  • Process purchase requests and reservations through SAP systems.
  • Monitor payments and support cost-control initiatives.
  • Promote continuous improvement and innovation within HR processes.

Qualifications and Experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in:
    • Human Resource Management
    • Business Administration
    • Industrial Psychology
    • Organizational Psychology
    • Related field
  • Minimum 2–4 years’ experience in:
    • Employee engagement
    • Human resources
    • Internal communications
    • Employee relations
    • HR programs management
  • Experience organizing employee events and workplace programs is an added advantage.
  • Knowledge of FMCG, corporate, or large organizational environments is beneficial.

Required Skills and Competencies

Technical Skills
  • Knowledge of HR practices and employee engagement frameworks.
  • Strong employee relations knowledge.
  • Ability to analyze HR data and prepare reports.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications:
    • Excel
    • PowerPoint
    • Word
Behavioral Skills
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • High emotional intelligence.
  • Creativity and innovation.
  • Strong organizational and project management skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple HR initiatives.
  • High level of confidentiality and professionalism.
  • Strong problem-solving abilities.
  • Ability to build positive workplace relationships.

Career Growth Opportunities

An Employee Engagement Officer can progress into roles such as:
  • Senior HR Officer
  • Employee Experience Manager
  • HR Business Partner
  • Human Resources Manager
  • Talent and Culture Manager
  • Head of Human Resources



About Company

Human Capital Business Solution

Human Capital Business Solution

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Job Overview

  • Job Type: Full time
  • Experience Level: Entry
  • Education Level: Bachelors
  • Vacancies: 1
  • Category: Administration
  • Location: Uganda
  • Application: via Email
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