POSITION:Hr officer/learning & Development officer

DEPARTMENT:HR 

REPORTS TO : People & Culture Manager 

POSITION SUMMARY

HR Officers, also known as Human Resources Officers, oversee and oversee all aspects of a company’s human resources department, including recruiting, Onboarding, Learning & Development, and hiring new staff; advising managers on organizational policy; and serving as a link between an organization’s management and its employees.

TASKS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Recruit, screen, interview, hire and dismiss employees as necessary, following all HR processes and procedures
• Regularly meet with employees for progress reviews and assessments, discussing any problems or grievances they may have
• Promote a positive and open work environment where employees feel comfortable speaking up about issues
• oversee and supervise other HR staff, ensuring they are assigned and carry out proper tasks
• Understand and adhere to all pertinent labor laws
• Work closely with line Manager in all hiring and training procedures for new employees
• create training and development programs
• Assist with performance management procedures
• Schedule and Oversee Wellness and health programs
• Advise management on policies and procedures
• guide the development and implementation of human resource policies
• produce and keep accurate records, files and reports, including responsibility for maintaining personnel records
• help with talent acquisition and recruitment processes
• perform employee onboarding and help plan training & development
• deliver assist to employees in various HR-related topics such as leaves and compensation and resolve any issues that may arise
• help with the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures
• produce reports relating to personnel activities (staffing, recruitment, training, grievances, performance evaluations etc.)
• organize HR projects (meetings, training, surveys etc.) and take minutes
• keep employee files and records in electronic and paper form
• Ensure compliance with labor regulations

HEALTH AND SAFETY

• Adheres to all health, sanitation and food safety rules and regulations
• Reports all potential and real hazards immediately 
• Fully understands the hotel’s fire, emergency, and bomb procedures
• Co-ordinates work, and works in a safe manner that does not harm or injure self or others
• Anticipates possible and probable hazards and conditions to avoid mishaps
• Keeps the highest standards of personal hygiene, dress, appropriate uniform, appearance, and perform 
• track compliance of food handling certifications in required departments 

MISCELLANEOUS

• Recommends better preparation procedures to Sous Chef
• Checks the restaurant reservations regularly 
• Attends meetings and training required by the Sous Chef
• Accepts flexible work schedule necessary for uninterrupted service to the food production function
• Maintains own working area, materials and company property clean, tidy and in good shape
• Continuously seeks to endeavour the knowledge of own job function
• Is well updated on, and possesses solid knowledge of the following:
  - Hotel fire, bomb and emergency procedures
  - Hotel health and safety policies and procedures
  - Current licensing relating to own department
  - Restaurant corporate marketing and promotional programmes
  - Restaurant guests generating high business volume
  - Union agreements
• Responsible Business: show involvement and be interested in environmental and/or social issues by participating in Responsible Business hotel and departmental activities

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree holder in Human Resource Management, or Business Administration 
• Minimum 3 years working experience in the same field especially in high end hotels 
• Hr professional certificate is an added advantage 
• Fluent in English Language.
• Communication skills
• Confidentiality and ethical behaviour
• Customer care spirit

TO APPLY:

Please send the following documents to Chris.muyo@saltofakagera.com

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Academic papers (the successful candidate will be required to submit notarized copies)
• Service certificates proving the work experience
• 3 professional references

NB: All attachments should be in PDF form attached as one document

Note:

• Candidates should meet the minimum requirements in terms of qualifications.
• Successful candidates will be required to submit a criminal record

Interested candidates should submit their applications in English not later than 28th June 2026 at 04.00 pm.

Done at Kayonza, on the 17th June, 2026

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