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Human Resources Officer job at Yalelo Uganda | Apply Now
Are you looking for Human Resource jobs in Uganda 2025 today? then you might be interested in Human Resources Officer job at Yalelo Uganda
About the Organisation
YALELO is a leading aquaculture company focused on sustainably producing high-quality fish and providing nutritious, affordable protein to consumers across Africa. With a mission to promote food security and create long-term value in the agricultural and aquaculture sectors, YALELO has earned recognition for its innovative farming practices and commitment to sustainable development. Known for its integrity and customer-first approach, the company fosters a work culture centered on inclusivity, collaboration, and a passion for innovation, offering employees opportunities for personal growth, training, and advancement in a supportive environment.
Founded with the goal of transforming Africa's aquaculture industry, YALELO has evolved into a dynamic force in the market, utilizing cutting-edge technology and sustainable business practices to optimize its production processes and ensure long-term profitability. The company’s business model revolves around the responsible farming of tilapia, and its reach extends across several African countries, contributing to job creation and economic growth. YALELO is guided by core values of sustainability, transparency, and community engagement, and actively contributes to corporate social responsibility through environmental stewardship, community development, and promoting healthy eating. For more information, visit www.yalelo.com.
Kampala, Uganda
Full Time
Job Title
Human Resources Officer job at Yalelo Uganda
Yalelo Uganda
Job Description
Human Resources Officer
Yalelo Uganda
Reports to: HR Business Partner
Division: Corporate Services
Department: Human Resources
JOB OVERVIEW:
To provide comprehensive support in the development and implementation of HR initiatives and systems including but not limited to Recruitment, Performance Management, Compensation and benefits administration, Maintenance of personnel files, staff motivation initiatives, and disciplinary procedures.
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
KEY DUTIES:
Maintenance of accurate and up to date personnel records of all employees including orderly archiving Administration and updating HR systems.
Maintaining records related to grievances, performance reviews, and disciplinary actions.
Supporting talent acquisition and management in liaison with section heads for a concerted effort.
Supporting the performance management process including coordinating periodic performance appraisals.
Participating in staff motivation and welfare activities such as award ceremonies, sports events, end of year events.
Supporting the development and implementation of HR initiatives and systems.
Providing counselling on policies and procedures.
Helping employees understand and comply by the company policies.
Ensuring daily staff attendance, shift schedules and all leave taken is updated and tracked in the system.
Maintain employee records (attendance, EEO data etc.) according to policy and legal requirements.
Review employment and working conditions to ensure legal compliance.
Ensuring staff overtime data is compiled and submitted for Payroll processing by the monthly cut of
Ensuring all employees adhere and comply with PPE (Personnel Protective Equipment) requirements.
Liaising with the Learning and Development manager to conduct Trainings
Receiving leave applications and making a follow up.
Responding to Employee queries and concerns.
Participates in the development and maintenance of resources, templates and tools to ensure consistency.
Tracking Contractual and Probationary periods of Employees and following up before expiry.
Crosschecking Casuals attendance records and compiling attendance data for and processing payment.
Advising and helping managers on human resource related issues.
Attending to minor disciplinary issues, helping in enforcing discipline among employees and generating incident and accident reports to be submitted to Human Resources
Participating in and documenting proceedings during disciplinary inquiries.
Preparing weekly reports to be submitted to the Human Resources Manag
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INDUSTRIAL
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RESIDENTIAL
Qualifications, Education and Competencies
REQUIRED TECHNICAL SKILLS, TRAINING & EXPERIENCE
A bachelor’s degree in human resource management; Psychology; and other related discipline.
Knowledge of existing labour laws, regulations and operating guidelines.
Two year’s working experience in a similar role in a large company.
Must be adept at problem-solving, including being able to identify issues and resolve programs in a timely manner.
Must possess strong interpersonal skills.
Must be able to communicate clearly, both written and orally, as to communicate with employees.
Must be able to effectively read and interpret information, present numerical data in a resourceful manner, and skillfully gather and analyze information.
Must be able to prioritize and plan work activities as to use time efficiently.
Must be organized, accurate, thorough, and able to monitor work for quality.
Should possess good counseling skills.
How to Apply
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Please send the application, CV & academic documents as one pdf document to: careers@yalelo.ug, clearly specifying the job position in the subject line. The closing date for receiving applications is 28th November 2025.
“Recruitment will be on rolling basis”
Yalelo Uganda, We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to promoting gender diversity in our workforce. Qualified Females are strongly encouraged to apply. Yalelo Uganda doesn’t solicit any monies at any stage of the recruitment process.
