Senior Officer, Human Resources (Gulu)

About the role

BRAC International is hiring a Senior Officer, Human Resources for its Gulu office. The role oversees and optimizes operational efficiency across the region, strengthening HR service delivery in recruitment, staff welfare, performance management, HRIS and compliance with HR policy, labor laws and BRAC International standards. It also covers regional office-level operations such as office administration and acts as the primary safety and security focal point for the regional office.

Key responsibilities

• Support recruitment and onboarding of branch-level staff (grade 4 and below and casual staff) in the region, keeping a recruitment tracker up to date under the Country Office's guidance.
• Verify statutory documents (social security registration, national ID) for new joiners and oversee timely probation reviews for field staff.
• Track contract start and end dates for field staff and notify the Country Office HR team of upcoming renewals.
• Maintain databases for casual staff contracts and field office headcount, and report to the Country Office.
• Ensure eligible staff are enrolled in medical insurance, GLA, GPA and social security.
• Train field office staff on HRIS navigation and maintain staff movement and attendance registers.
• Implement occupational safety and health measures, including regular workplace checks.
• Manage staff offboarding, including clearances, exit interviews and documentation.
• Act as safeguarding focal person: protect team members from harm, abuse, neglect, harassment and exploitation, and promote safeguarding policy and standards.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Psychology or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years' HR experience in an international NGO setting.
• Ability to work under pressure and with minimal supervision, in a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural environment.

Required skills

• Knowledge of HR policies, labor laws and the Employment Act.
• Basic computer literacy and good organization skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, report writing, facilitation and presentation skills.
• Analytical, critical thinking and decision-making abilities.