HR & Administration Assistant – Kampala

About the role

A leading recruitment company in Nairobi, Kenya, is recruiting on behalf of its client, a logistics and freight forwarding company, for an HR and Administration Assistant based in Kampala, Uganda. The role supports the HR and administration function, ensures smooth HR operations and accurate record-keeping, and keeps compliance with Ugandan labour laws and company policies.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in implementing HR policies and procedures in line with the Employment Act
• Support recruitment: job advert posting, interview scheduling and onboarding of new employees
• Maintain and update employee records, contracts and HR databases (HRIS)
• Help prepare payroll by compiling attendance, leave, overtime and allowance data
• Support statutory deductions, including NSSF and PAYE submissions to URA
• Track and maintain attendance, leave and disciplinary records
• Provide general office administration: filing, document management and correspondence
• Manage office supplies, stationery, procurement requests and basic office coordination

Required profile

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration or a related field
• 1-3 years' experience in HR or administration; logistics, freight forwarding or transport experience is an added advantage
• Good understanding of Ugandan labour laws and HR practices
• Experience supporting payroll preparation and statutory compliance (NSSF and PAYE)
• Strong organisational and multitasking abilities, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and a high level of integrity and confidentiality

Required skills

• Proficiency in HR systems (HRIS)
• Microsoft Office applications

Applicants apply through the recruitment agency, which states that it does not charge any fee and that candidates who do not hear back within two weeks should keep applying to other roles.