About Capital Radio:
Profiles International seeks to recruit for its valuable Client (Capital Radio Limited) which operates Capital FM, the top English language station in Uganda, and Beat FM, the number two Luganda station in Uganda according to Ipsos Synovate. Capital Radio was the first commercial radio station in East Africa and has maintained a consistent leadership position since 1994. Capital transmits not only in Kampala, Uganda’s capital and its environments, it also has stations upcountry in Western and Eastern Uganda under the Capital FM banner, which are equally popular. Capital Radio Ltd is an affiliate of Radio Africa Group based in Kenya therefore presenting a seamless East African footprint for advertisers.
Job Summary: The Human Resource and Administration Officer will be responsible for providing timely support in the various human resource and administration functions, which include recruitment, staffing, training and development, performance monitoring, employee counselling and administration.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
In charge of administering payroll and maintaining employees’ records
Provide advice and assistance when conducting staff performance evaluations
Offer basic counselling to staff who have performance related obstacles
Plan and identify training and development opportunities for staff
Provide professional advice and assistance in developing human resource plans
In charge of carrying out staff orientations
Working closely with various departments, play an advisory role of assisting line managers to understand and implement human resource policies and procedures
In charge of developing and implementing policies on issues such as working conditions, performance management, equal opportunities, disciplinary procedures and absence management
Advising on pay and other remuneration issues, including promotion and benefits
Dealing with grievances and implementing disciplinary procedures
Responsible for developing with line managers particularly HR planning strategies which consider immediate and long-term staff requirements
Establish and maintain appropriate systems that promote security and safety for property, staff and visitors at Capital Radio Ltd.
Develop and implement systems and procedures that facilitate delivery of efficient and effective office and administrative services to internal and external customers.
Provide assistance to both management and staff on all matters pertaining to welfare and employee relations including terms and conditions of service.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The applicants should hold Bachelor’s Degrees in Human Resource Management or Business Administration and/ or a related field. Possession of a post graduate diploma/ Masters in Human Resource Management and/ or Masters in Business Administration (MBA) will be an added advantage.
A minimum of five years working experience in a similar working environment
Skills in Human resources management and administration
Skills and working knowledge in performance review and evaluation
Staff training, development and recognition skills
Good knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation, policies and procedures
Basic counselling, supervisory and team building skills
Possess effective communications skills including: verbal, written and listening skills
Effective public relations and interpersonal skills
Age: Between 30 to 40 years.
How to Apply:
If you believe you have the necessary skills and experience, please send an application and attach a detailed CV, copies of academic and professional certificates/ testimonials, postal address, a daytime telephone contact and names of three referees to the National Director using the address below.
The National Director, Profiles International Uganda Limited, P. O. Box 3024, Kampala Uganda or send via email to info@profilesinternational.co.ug. Mark the envelope of your application as “Application for… (the position you are applying for)”
Deadline: 20th February, 2015