Job Listing: Human Resource Officer
Company: Oil Palm Uganda Limited (OPUL)
Deadline: 31/07/2024
About the Company
Oil Palm Uganda Limited (OPUL) has established over 6,000 hectares of oil palm, supported by over 5,000 hectares of smallholder farmers on Kalangala Bugala Island. The crude oil produced is shipped to the refinery at Masese Jinja at Bidco Uganda Limited (BUL) for the manufacture of oils, fats, soap, and detergents.
Job Description
Position: Human Resource Officer
Employment Type: Full-time
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Manage the recruitment process, especially for local staff.
- Update staff payroll in collaboration with the Finance department.
- Process work permits for expatriate staff from the Immigration department under the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
- Oversee staff welfare for all employees.
- Conduct annual staff appraisals for performance evaluation.
- Manage the company’s medical scheme (Company Clinic).
- Prepare and issue IDs to staff.
- Ensure compliance with company policies by all staff, both local and expatriate.
- Manage disciplinary proceedings in the company.
- Handle conflicts in the workplace.
- Track and manage various types of leave (e.g., annual, sick leave).
- Monitor attendance using a geometric machine to track latecomers.
Required Qualifications:
- A graduate with an Honours Degree in Human Resource Management, Organizational Psychology, or a related field.
- At least 5 years of experience in human resource management in an organization with a large workforce.
- Highly organized with excellent time management skills.
- Ability to analyze information quickly and solve problems effectively.
- Familiarity with local employment laws.
- Ability to relate to all levels of staff and management within the organization.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 60
Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
How to Apply
Interested persons who meet the above criteria should submit their CV and a cover letter highlighting how their experience is relevant to the following emails: jerrick.limhuckchor@bul.co.ug, waibi.faizo@bul.co.ug, and ofori.lartey@opul.co.ug. Alternatively, applications can be hand-delivered to the HRM Manager – OPUL, P.O. BOX 990029, Bwendero Kalangala. The closing date is no later than 31 July 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Industry: Oil
Location: Uganda
Organization: Oil Palm Uganda Limited (OPUL)
Oil Palm Uganda Limited (OPUL) is committed to developing sustainable oil palm plantations and supporting smallholder farmers, contributing significantly to Uganda’s agricultural sector.
