Talent Acquisition & HR Development Assistant - Uganda

About Lapaire

• At Lapaire, we transform people's lives by providing essential eye care services and stylish, high-quality eyewear at fair and transparent prices. Good eyesight is fundamental to living well and achieving your dreams, and our unique customer-centric service model ensures that every individual receives the care they deserve. We believe that clear vision is a gateway to personal and professional success, and our mission is to make this accessible to everyone across Africa.
• Joining the Lapaire team means becoming part of an inspiring pan-African adventure that directly impacts the health and well-being of communities across the continent. You will work and act as an entrepreneur, contributing innovative ideas and initiatives to drive our mission forward. This is an opportunity to grow professionally while making a tangible difference in the lives of thousands of people who rely on our services daily.
• As a member of our dynamic team, you will serve our clients with excellence, participate in the expansion of a rapidly growing company, learn continuously to surpass your own expectations, and collaborate with young, multicultural teams to share knowledge and expertise. We foster a culture of continuous improvement where every team member is empowered to take ownership of their work and contribute to our collective success.
• Founded in 2018 in Kenya, Lapaire now operates over 100 optical shops and employs more than 600 people across Uganda, Ivory Coast, Burkina Faso, Mali, Benin, Togo, Morocco, and Senegal. Our rapid expansion is a testament to the demand for our services and the dedication of our teams. Lapaire: See Beyond.

Role Overview

• The Talent Acquisition & HR Development Assistant plays a critical role in accelerating Lapaire's growth in Uganda by supporting high-volume recruitment, building robust candidate pipelines, and coordinating internal training logistics. This junior position ensures a seamless candidate experience and helps organize performance and development inputs to scale team capabilities across all branches in the region.
• Location: Kampala, Uganda. Reporting line: Uganda Operations Manager & HQ HR Development Team in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire. This dual reporting structure provides you with unique exposure to both local operational needs and strategic HR initiatives from our headquarters, offering a comprehensive learning environment.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Educational Background & Experience: Degree or Diploma in Human Resource Management, Psychology, or a related field. 2-3 years of experience in HR development and/or talent acquisition within a corporate environment or HR agency. Experience in a fast-paced, high-growth organization is highly desirable, as is familiarity with recruitment in retail or service-oriented sectors.
• Technical Skills: Proficient in using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and job boards such as LinkedIn and JazzHR. Strong command of Google Suite applications including Docs, Forms, and Sheets for data management, reporting, and collaboration. Knowledge of HR analytics tools or survey platforms is a plus.
• Personal Profile: Energetic, dynamic, and fast-moving with outstanding communication and presentation skills. Solution-oriented with an inquisitive mind, persistent with excellent organizational and tracking habits. Ability to thrive in a multicultural, entrepreneurial environment where adaptability and a proactive approach are essential. You must be comfortable working independently and as part of a distributed team, with a strong commitment to confidentiality and integrity.

Additional Information

• Please note that we intend to contact all applicants, but due to high volumes, if you do not hear from us within two weeks, your application has not been successful on this occasion. This does not preclude you from being considered for future roles, so please continue to monitor our job board for positions that match your skills and experience. We thank you for your interest in joining Lapaire and contributing to our mission of transforming lives through better vision.