Cost of HR Outsourcing vs In-House Uganda
True cost of in-house HR Officer in Uganda: UGX 1,500,000 to 3,500,000 per month salary plus NSSF employer contribution (10%), equipment, training, leave days. True cost: UGX 2,000,000 to 4,500,000 per month.
HR outsourcing cost for equivalent coverage: UGX 500,000 to 1,500,000 per month retainer. The financial case for HR outsourcing for organisations with fewer than 50 staff is compelling in almost every case.
What Can Be Outsourced
| HR Function | Suitable for Outsourcing? |
|---|---|
| Payroll processing | Yes — highly suitable, most commonly outsourced |
| PAYE and NSSF compliance | Yes — eliminates compliance risk completely |
| HR policy development | Yes — on project basis |
| Disciplinary management | Yes — advisory and process management |
| Work permit management | Yes — specialist knowledge required |
| Day-to-day staff management | No — requires presence and relationship |
What Basket Advisory HR Outsourcing Includes
- Complete payroll processing including PAYE and NSSF
- Employment contracts and HR policy manual development
- Disciplinary process management and documentation
- Grievance handling and investigation
- Work permit applications and renewals
- Salary benchmarking and compensation reviews
- Monthly HR advisory retainer — available for all HR questions
- Annual employment law compliance review
💬 Want to explore HR outsourcing for your organisation in Uganda?
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