Human Resource Associate Job - PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)

Job Title: Human Resource Associate (Fresher Jobs)

Organisation: PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

About US:

PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) supports organisations and individuals create the value they’re looking for. We’re a network of firms in 158 countries with more than 236,000 people who are committed to delivering quality in assurance, tax and advisory services. Our purpose is to build trust in society and solve important problems. Our in-depth knowledge and understanding of operating environments in Uganda and the region enables us to put ourselves in our clients’ shoes and offer truly tailored Tax, Assurance and Advisory solutions to unique business challenges.

Job Summary: A career in our Human Resources, within Internal Firm Services, will provide you with the opportunity to make a difference at PwC by helping to fully leverage the skills and talents of all our people. In consultation with the Human Resource Manager, the Human Resource Associate provides support to Lines of Services in implementing Human Resource strategies, policies, and programs that contribute to making the firm an employer of choice. This enables the firm to deliver excellent client service.

To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be a purpose-led and values-driven leader at every level. To help us achieve this we have the PwC Professional; our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: As a Human Resource Associate, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers while supporting the Human Capital Manager in delivering general Human Resource functions including but are not limited to:

Recruitment
Talent Management
Performance management
Employee wellness & well being
Employee relations
Absence Management
HR Information System and physical records management
Learning and Development
Compensation & Benefits
People Engagement
Reporting /Data analytics
Stakeholder Management
Global Mobility (Visa Handling/ Processing/ Immigration)
The Human Resource Associate will also be expected to:
- Follow risk management and compliance procedures.
- Communicate confidently in a clear, concise and articulate manner – verbally and in the materials produced
- Build and maintain an internal and external network.
- Uphold the firm’s code of ethics and business conduct.
- Provide professional guidance and direction to work teams on staff policies and procedures
- Demonstrate technical and professional knowledge backed by a good working knowledge of the PwC range of service offerings
- Be directly responsible for the safekeeping of own work equipment, staff function’s information, document and productivity.
- Be self-driven and able to conduct independent research

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

The applicant must hold a relevant degree in Human Resource Management, Industrial & Organizational Psychology, Sociology, or related field
A post graduate qualification in Human Resource Management will be an added advantage
A minimum of two years of experience in HR administration or a related area in an engaging environment
Good computer skills – Word, Excel, Power point, Access Database management
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Negotiation/Influencing and Counselling skills
Pro-activeness and being an efficient communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
Sound analytical reasoning.
Time management.
Public speaking and presentation abilities
The ability to multi task with minimal supervision and demonstrate discretion in discharging assigned responsibilities.
A strong desire to meet business needs by effectively managing staff expectations.
Ability to deal with and resolve multiple human resources issues for different groupings/settings objectively
Ability to analyse, interpret and use data to support people related make decisions