HR and Facilities Officer
De Heus Animal Nutrition is a fourth-generation Dutch family business that has grown into a major global player with over 10,000 employees. De Heus is large in Europe and Asia and is growing fast in Africa. It is a top ten animal nutrition company globally. De Heus produces animal feed for a wide variety of livestock. It has over 80 production locations in 20 countries, serves more than 75 countries and sells over 12 million tons of feed per year. In Uganda, De Heus is best known for its brand Koudijs. To extend its business in East Africa, De Heus will start local production of animal feed in Uganda and Kenya. The construction of a new tilapia fish feed plant in Uganda will boost aquaculture, create jobs, improve food security, and shift from import to export.
Vacancy opened
At the plant in Njeru (near Jinja)
Full Time
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
What is your role?
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)
Application
Send your application before the 30th August 2025.
Send your CV and supporting documents to recruitmentug@deheus.com with the subject line of HR and Facilities Officer.
If you don’t hear from us within three weeks after the deadline, please consider your application unsuccessful this time.
