Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, June 27 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Summary:
The U.S. Mission in Uganda is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Human Resources Specialist.

The work schedule for this position is:
Full Time, 40 hours per week
Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (4 weeks) following receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Supervisory Position: Yes. Exercises full supervisory responsibility for seven (7) employees Human Resources Assistant – LE Services, FSN-8 (101743,540002, K0153334); Human Resources Assistant – American Services, FSN-8 (540003, 101631); Human Resources Assistant (Payroll Liaison), FSN 7 (540004) and Human Resources Administrative Assistant, FSN 6 (101774).

Duties:
• Serves as a senior principal advisor to the HRO on a myriad of complex issues related to HR management.
• Is responsible for supervision and performance of the full range of personnel functions (LE Staff and American services) at post.
• This includes recruitment and onboarding of employees including third country nationals, if necessary; preparation of all types of personnel actions; placement and promotion of local employees; resignations and disciplinary actions; submission of classification requests of local positions to Regional Classification Center (RCC); participation in local wage surveys; maintenance of position control records for ICASS; staffing patterns; personnel records and files; and the preparation of periodic and non-recurring reports.
• Also, oversees personnel activities for American employees including processing of incoming and outgoing personnel. Supervision of subordinates is generally a component of these positions.

Qualifications and Evaluations
EDUCATION:
• Bachelor’s degree (or host country equivalent) in Human Resources or Business Administration is required.

Requirements:
EXPERIENCE:
• Minimum five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in human resources management is required, plus at least one (1) year of supervisory experience is required.

JOB KNOWLEDGE:
• Substantive knowledge of USG policies, regulations and procedures are required. Knowledge of Chapter 3 FAH-2 H-200-FSN Compensation, and Chapter 3 FAH-2 H-400-FSN Position Classification of 3 FAH-2 (FSN Handbook), State Department and associated agency Personnel manuals and regulations is required.
• Thorough knowledge of local labor and social security laws as well as prevailing practices and customs as they apply to compensation, retirement, and other phases of personnel management is required.
• Good working knowledge of theories, concepts and practice of all aspects of HR Management: staff motivation, performance management, and position management in an organization.

LANGUAGE:
• English level IV (Fluent) Reading/Writing/Speaking is required.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
• Good working knowledge of MS Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint programs is required. Skills in using tools such as MClass, Overseas Personnel System (OPS), and Electronic Recruitment Application (ERA).
• Excellent interpersonal skills are required.
• Excellent customer service and organizational skills are required.
• Good managerial skill, personality which inspires confidence in local national employees and permits the maintenance of effective working relationships with employees and supervisors are required.


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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