HR / Employee Relations Specialist

About the role

Amentum is hiring a full-time Human Resources / Employee Relations Specialist in Kampala, Uganda. The role provides technical and administrative support for employee lifecycle processes and employee relations, while supporting HR documentation, reporting and recordkeeping.

Key responsibilities

• Support new hires, transfers, promotions, terminations and demobilizations; process and maintain personnel action forms and employee records in the HRIS
• Create, organize and maintain personnel files in line with company policy, legal requirements and audit standards
• Ensure employee data is accurate, complete and up to date, and protect confidential employee information
• Guide employees on company procedures, workplace expectations and conflict resolution, and assist with employee relations investigations
• Support workforce planning, schedule and coordinate training programs, and develop and monitor HR metrics
• Prepare reports, presentations and communications for employee programs, and identify and help implement HR process improvements
• Assist with special projects and other HR initiatives assigned by the HR manager or leadership team

Required profile

• High school diploma or GED; an associate degree in HR, organizational development, business or a related field is strongly preferred
• At least 2 years of experience across 2+ HR functions (staffing, performance management, employee relations, benefits, onboarding, compliance, training or payroll)
• 2 years of administrative experience, including document control and record-keeping
• 1 year of experience with a multi-national workforce with diverse cultural backgrounds
• Experience in a fast-paced environment with competing deadlines and strong organizational, critical thinking and customer service skills

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Experience with HRIS data entry systems and tools
• Strong English for written and verbal communication