Vacancy title:
HR and Facilities Officer

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources, Category: Human Resources]

Jobs at:
De Heus Animal Nutrition

Deadline of this Job:
Saturday, August 30 2025

Duty Station:
Uganda | Kampala | Uganda

Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, August 14 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

To provide support for day-to-day HR operations and oversee facility-related services, ensuring smooth administrative processes, adherence to HR policies, and the maintenance of a safe, well-managed work environment for all staff and outsourced service providers. 

Key Responsibilities: 

Human Resource Duties: 

• Manage HR administration, employee records, and HRIS systems. 
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and performance management. 
• Ensure compliance with labour laws and internal policies. 
• Monitor attendance, leave, and timekeeping systems. 
• Assist in training coordination and employee communication. 
• Contribute to a positive workplace culture and support CSR initiatives. 

Facilities Management Duties: 

• Coordinate outsourced services including cleaning, security, gardening, and waste management. 
• Oversee the condition and availability of office furniture, coordinating repairs or replacements as needed, and reporting any safety concerns to HSSE 
• Coordinate office maintenance and repairs through approved service providers, ensuring issues are addressed promptly and disruptions to operations are minimized. 
• Support the management of HR-related service contracts, including outsourced manpower, cleaning, maintenance, and other administrative services. 
• Conduct routine inspections of office or plant facilities to identify maintenance needs. 
• Coordinate minor repairs and maintenance with the appropriate contractors or internal teams. 
• Ensure all utilities (water, electricity, waste) are functioning properly and paid for on time. 
• Maintain inventory and records for facility supplies (e.g. toiletries, furniture, safety equipment). 
• Support health, safety, and fire prevention compliance in coordination with the HSE Officer. 

Qualifications and Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or a related field. 
• At least 2–3 years’ experience in a combined HR and administrative/facilities role. 
• Good interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams and external vendors. 
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and sound judgment. 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook); experience with HR systems or operational trackers is an advantage. 
• Experience working in a manufacturing or plant setting is an added advantage. 

Skills and Competencies: 

• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities. 
• Good interpersonal and communication skills. 
• Attention to detail and problem-solving abilities. 
• Ability to handle confidential information with integrity. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook). 
• Ability to work with diverse teams and manage third-party relationships. 

Location   

At the plant in Njeru (near Jinja) 

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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