Human Resources Officer at Development Sovereignty Group (DSG) – Uganda

About Development Sovereignty Group (DSG) and ASTYE Program

Job Summary

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinating recruitment activities including job advertisements, candidate shortlisting, interviews, and reference checks.
• Supporting hiring processes to ensure qualified candidates are selected in line with DSG recruitment procedures.
• Preparing employment contracts and ensuring proper documentation.
• Managing employee onboarding and induction programs for new staff.
• Ensuring new employees understand organizational policies, procedures, and workplace expectations.

Employee Relations and Staff Welfare

• Serving as the first point of contact for employee concerns, grievances, and workplace issues.
• Supporting fair and consistent handling of disciplinary matters.
• Promoting staff welfare initiatives including health insurance, employee wellness programs, and workplace safety activities.
• Supporting employee engagement initiatives that improve workplace culture.
• Advising staff and management on HR policies and procedures.

Performance Management and Staff Development

• Assisting managers in setting employee Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Supporting performance appraisal processes.
• Tracking performance reviews and maintaining performance records.
• Identifying staff training and professional development needs.
• Supporting employee growth initiatives to improve organizational performance.

Operations and Process Improvement Support

• Supporting Finance and Operations teams in improving internal processes.
• Identifying opportunities to strengthen HR procedures and workplace systems.
• Ensuring HR activities are aligned with organizational goals and program requirements.
• Supporting compliance and efficiency improvements within operations.

Payroll and Benefits Administration

• Working with the Finance department to ensure accurate payroll processing.
• Supporting management of statutory deductions and employee benefits.
• Maintaining accurate records of leave, allowances, and staff entitlements.
• Ensuring timely updates to employee compensation information.
• Supporting compliance with employment-related financial obligations.

HR Records Management and Reporting

• Maintaining accurate employee files, contracts, and HR documentation.
• Updating HR Information Systems (HRIS) databases.
• Ensuring confidentiality and security of employee records.
• Preparing periodic HR reports for management and donors.
• Maintaining accurate workforce data for decision-making.

Compliance and Policy Implementation

• Ensuring adherence to Ugandan labor laws and employment regulations.
• Implementing DSG HR policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Reviewing and updating HR manuals, templates, and documentation.
• Supporting compliance reviews and organizational audits.
• Ensuring HR practices align with legal and donor requirements.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5–8 years of professional experience in Human Resources management.
• Experience working in an NGO, development organization, or corporate environment.
• Strong knowledge of Ugandan labor laws and HR best practices.
• Experience managing recruitment, employee relations, payroll coordination, and HR compliance.
• Experience using HR Information Systems (HRIS) and Microsoft Office applications.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Strong knowledge of human resource management practices.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong employee relations and conflict resolution abilities.
• High levels of integrity and confidentiality.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills.
• Ability to manage sensitive employee information professionally.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with different departments.
• Commitment to diversity, inclusion, accountability, and ethical workplace practices.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced program environment.

Why Join the ASTYE Program?

• Contribute to a major youth employment and agricultural transformation initiative.
• Support programs creating opportunities for young people in Uganda.
• Work with experienced development partners.
• Strengthen human resource systems within a growing organization.
• Make a meaningful contribution to sustainable economic development.

Who Should Apply?

• Human Resources Officers.
• HR Business Partners.
• HR Coordinators.
• Recruitment Officers.
• Employee Relations Officers.
• HR Administrators.
• NGO Human Resource Professionals.
• Talent Management Specialists.
• People and Culture Officers.

Interview Preparation Tips

• Understand Uganda’s employment laws and HR compliance requirements.
• Prepare examples of managing recruitment processes.
• Explain experience handling employee grievances and disciplinary matters.
• Highlight experience working in NGO or development environments.
• Discuss HR systems, payroll coordination, and employee records management.
• Demonstrate ability to support organizational culture and staff engagement.

CV Tips for Applicants

• Human Resource Management qualifications.
• Recruitment and onboarding experience.
• Employee relations achievements.
• HR policy implementation experience.
• Knowledge of Ugandan labor laws.
• Payroll and benefits administration experience.
• HRIS and reporting skills.
• NGO or corporate HR experience.
• Training, performance management, and staff development experience.

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How to Apply

• Updated CV/Resume
• Cover letter explaining HR experience, professional achievements, and motivation for the role