People Operations Associate
About the Role
You will manage people operations and day-to-day office administration from our Kampala office. You will implement and maintain HR policies and systems, onboard new hires, and manage employee records including compensation, benefits, promotions, transfers, performance reviews, and terminations. You will process work permits, serve as the primary people business partner, oversee health and safety and office logistics, manage budgets and procurements, arrange domestic and international travel, plan corporate events, and create presentations and reports. You will supervise and mentor office staff and travel to upcountry field locations as needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or professional training in business administration HR or related field
- At least 3 years experience in a similar role ideally at a fast paced international company
- Knowledge of HRIS systems preferably BambooHR
- Experience using Google Suite or Microsoft Office
- Strong organizational and prioritisation skills
- Work authorization in Uganda
Responsibilities
- Implement and maintain HR policies procedures and administrative systems
- Onboard new staff and integrate them into company culture
- Manage employee records including compensation benefits insurance promotions transfers performance reviews and terminations
- Process work permits for employees as needed
- Serve as primary contact and business partner for people related matters
- Oversee day to day office operations and health and safety compliance
- Manage front desk utilities security supplies equipment and inventory
- Coordinate acquisition of new office spaces and related logistics
- Handle people and service correspondence complaints and queries
- Supervise mentor and train office staff and delegate work
- Manage office budgets and procurements
- Arrange domestic and international travel
- Plan corporate events including happy hours retreats and conferences
- Create presentations and management level reports
Benefits
- Generous health insurance for employee and dependents
- Parental leave 26 weeks for mothers and 4 weeks for fathers
- Subsidized child care
- Airtime reimbursement
- Free food
- Office space