World Vision Uganda is hiring a Compensation and Benefits Officer (Local - Fixed Term, Kampala National Office, reporting to the People and Culture Director) to effectively administer the organization's compensation and benefit programs and plans in line with the World Vision Total Rewards Philosophy. The role is responsible for maintaining accurate payroll and employee benefits, managing the World Vision Uganda Provident Fund, ensuring timely remittance of statutory obligations, reconciling payroll and provident fund accounts, processing employee final payments, and providing reliable payroll and benefits support in accordance with Ugandan labour laws, tax regulations, NSSF requirements, and organizational policies. Advert runs 20-27 October 2026; local applicants only.
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Category
Human Resource
Employment Type
Full-time
Location
Kampala, Uganda
Vacancies
1 position
Closing Date
10/27/2026
2 days left
Employer / Company

World Vision Uganda
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Description (Public)
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
- Implement compensation and benefits plans, policies, systems and procedures in line with World Vision international and statutory requirements
- Provide timely, professional and accurate advisory service on World Vision benefits plans, and specialist advice to staff and managers
- Carry out market research and compile remuneration and benefit reports, analysing Compensation & Benefits data and trends with recommendations for management action
- Coordinate and lead the annual salary review and performance-based pay increase processes
- Ensure accurate and timely payroll processing, payments, and payroll records management, administering salary adjustments and allowances
- Ensure compliance with statutory, policy and audit requirements, analysing payroll costs and advising on cost-effective compensation solutions
- Prepare and submit statutory (NSSF & PAYE) returns and process payments within prescribed deadlines in liaison with the Finance office
- Administer the Provident Fund: maintain accurate member records, coordinate timely remittance and reconciliation of contributions, process retirement, withdrawal and benefit claims, and support the Board of Trustees and AGM
- Manage timely payment of terminal benefits to exited staff, verifying and reconciling leave balances and maintaining complete records of calculations, approvals and payment evidence
- Compile and submit monthly benefits reports and annual reports for salary alignments and performance-based pay, with accurate document management
Qualifications, Education and Competencies
Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Social Sciences/humanities, Business Administration (HR option), OR a Post Graduate qualification in Human Resource Management
- Payroll and Benefits certification
- At least 3 years' experience managing payroll, staff benefits and a provident fund in a busy HR environment, preferably in an international NGO
Skills & Competencies:
- High computer literacy with strong numerical ability and Excel skills, and experience with payroll software
- Strong conceptual and analytical skills with keen attention to detail
- Customer-oriented focus with demonstrable accountability and integrity
- High level of flexibility and readiness to work extra hours when necessary
- Effective written and verbal communication in English
- Ability and willingness to work under pressure at certain times
- Must be a Christian and an active member of the Church
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