Human Resources Administrator

🌍 We’re Hiring: HR Administrator – Kigali, Rwanda

📍 Location: Kigali, Rwanda

🏢 Company: UMC Joint Venture (New Kigali International Airport Project)

🚚 Relocation: Ready for Relocation

📅 Experience Required: Maximum 5 years (3 years in a relevant HR role)

UMC JV is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive HR Administrator to join our team on the New Kigali International Airport Project in Rwanda. This role is key in supporting our HR operations, ensuring compliance with HR policies, labour laws, and fostering a structured and efficient working environment.

As a vital member of the HR team, you’ll manage day-to-day administrative functions across recruitment, onboarding, employee records, leave management, compliance, and employee relations, while closely supporting the HR Operations Manager.

Key Responsibilities

- Coordinate recruitment activities: job postings, interview scheduling, candidate communication

- Facilitate onboarding: prepare documentation, organize orientations, and ensure compliance

- Draft and manage HR documents: offer letters, contracts, disciplinary notices

- Assist with benefits enrollment and communication with providers

Track leave requests, vacation, and sick days to ensure policy compliance

Update and maintain HR databases and HRIS (preferably SAP)

- following up daily HR admin tasks and employee inquiries

What We’re Looking For

✅ Degree in Human Resources or a related field

✅ Maximum 5 years of work experience (3+ years in an HR-specific role)

✅ Sound knowledge of HR policies, procedures, and labor laws

✅ Strong interpersonal and communication skills

✅ Meticulous with documentation and employee records

✅ ERP experience — SAP preferred

✅ Advanced MS Office skills – Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook

✅ Ability to maintain confidentiality, professionalism, and integrity

Key Skills & Competencies

Human Resources Policies & Procedures

Employee Relations & Grievance Handling

HRIS / SAP ERP (Human Resources Module)

Advanced Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Leave Management & Compliance

Document Control & Record Keeping

Problem-Solving and Organisational Skills

Attention to Detail & Accuracy

Be a part of one of Africa’s most transformative infrastructure projects — the New Kigali International Airport — while enjoying an exceptional expat benefits package:

✅ Work in Rwanda – One of Africa’s Safest and Most Welcoming Countries

✅ Free Air Ticket to Home Country Every 165 Days on Site

✅ Comprehensive International Medical Insurance

✅ Free Messing (Meals) and Fully Furnished Accommodation

✅ Free Daily Transportation Between Workplace and Accommodation

✅ Multinational, Inclusive Team Culture

✅ Opportunities for Growth on a Landmark Global Project

If you meet the requirements, apply through this job post or send your CV and cover letter to:

📧 [email protected]

📌 Email Subject Line: HR Administrator – Rwanda Africa Area

🛑 Note: This position is open to Expats only