HR Officer job at Bukoola chemicals

About the Role

The HR Officer provides operational and administrative support in the execution of Human Resource functions. The role supports recruitment, employee relations, performance management, payroll coordination, training administration, and HR records management while ensuring compliance with company policies and labor regulations.

What You Will Do

• Support recruitment activities including drafting job adverts, screening applications, coordinating interviews, and conducting reference checks.
• Facilitate onboarding by preparing employment contracts, coordinating induction, and maintaining recruitment documentation.
• Maintain accurate employee records in both physical and digital formats while updating HR databases and HRIS systems.
• Prepare payroll input data including leave, overtime, deductions, new hires, and employee exits.
• Provide first-line HR support to employees by responding to queries and addressing workplace concerns.
• Assist in disciplinary processes including documentation preparation and minute-taking during meetings.
• Support the coordination of performance management processes including probation reviews and performance improvement plans.
• Coordinate employee training activities and maintain training calendars and records.
• Assist in implementing HR policies and ensuring compliance with labor laws, company regulations, and internal audits.
• Coordinate exit processes including clearance documentation and employee record updates.

Do You Have What It Takes?

Education & Certifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management, Social Sciences, or a related field.

Experience

2–4 years of experience in a Human Resource role.

Core Competencies

• Knowledge of labor laws and HR compliance requirements
• Experience using HRIS systems and maintaining HR databases
• Strong organizational and record-keeping skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism
• Strong coordination and administrative abilities

Why Join Us?

• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Medical and insurance coverage
• Professional development and HR training opportunities
• Opportunity to grow your HR career in a dynamic agribusiness company
• Collaborative and professional work environment

• Support recruitment activities including drafting job adverts, screening applications, coordinating interviews, and conducting reference checks.
• Facilitate onboarding by preparing employment contracts, coordinating induction, and maintaining recruitment documentation.
• Maintain accurate employee records in both physical and digital formats while updating HR databases and HRIS systems.
• Prepare payroll input data including leave, overtime, deductions, new hires, and employee exits.
• Provide first-line HR support to employees by responding to queries and addressing workplace concerns.
• Assist in disciplinary processes including documentation preparation and minute-taking during meetings.
• Support the coordination of performance management processes including probation reviews and performance improvement plans.
• Coordinate employee training activities and maintain training calendars and records.
• Assist in implementing HR policies and ensuring compliance with labor laws, company regulations, and internal audits.
• Coordinate exit processes including clearance documentation and employee record updates.

• Knowledge of labor laws and HR compliance requirements
• Experience using HRIS systems and maintaining HR databases
• Strong organizational and record-keeping skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism
• Strong coordination and administrative abilities

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management, Social Sciences, or a related field.