Recruitment & Learning Specialist (6 months)

About the role

A six-month temporary, full-time position as Recruitment & Learning Specialist based at the Kampala headquarters, reporting to the Human Resource Manager. The postholder is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the talent sourcing, performance management and training functions. Only Ugandan nationals are eligible.

Key responsibilities

• Talent sourcing: manage end-to-end recruitment up to negotiation, build active and passive candidate pipelines, engage talent communities on social media, implement succession pipelines and coach line managers on recruitment and assessment.
• Lead vetting and background checks, draft offer letters and employment contracts, and manage contractor agreements with agencies.
• Onboard all staff, including induction and job integration, and help update HR policies.
• Training and development: consolidate training needs reports, develop and run staff training programmes, schedule workshops and conferences, manage training providers and the annual training budget, and maintain a trainer database.
• Performance management: ensure probationary agreements, coordinate annual performance planning and reviews, compile performance reports and draft confirmation letters and feedback.
• HR administration: participate in reviewing HR policies, coordinate exit interviews and grievance/disciplinary procedures.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management, SWASA, Social Sciences, Organizational Psychology or a related field.
• Eight years of relevant HR experience in big to medium-sized companies, covering recruitment, performance management, training and HR administration.
• Knowledge of Ugandan labour law and current HR trends.
• Ability to work independently, handle a heavy workload and meet deadlines, with good communication, organisation and confidentiality.

Required skills

• Use of HR systems
• Good HSE knowledge and awareness