Country Human Resources Manager
Closing: Feb 24, 2023
This position has expiredPublished: Feb 9, 2023 (2 months ago)
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- A minimum of a master’s degree with either a bachelor’s or master’s degree being in Human resources or related field.
- A minimum of at least Eight (8) years’ experience in senior HR management position
- Professional certificate in HR/Organisation Development / Management is an added advantage.
- Accreditation in employee investigations, employee relations and grievances
- Fluency in written and spoken English.
- Computer literate, proficient with MS Word, Excel, and financial applications.
- Strong work ethics, high level of confidentiality and Integrity
Additional requirements:
- Good report writing skills with proven ability to compile HR data and analytics.
- Proficient in coaching, mediating, influencing, facilitation, presentation, communication, analysis, and problem solving.
- Computer skills and software applications (email, word processing, spreadsheets, statistical programs).
- Sensitive and committed to gender equity and diversity.
- Must have extensive knowledge & applicability of Ugandan labour laws and legal requirements.
Responsibilities
- A minimum of a master’s degree with either a bachelor’s or master’s degree being in Human resources or related field.
- A minimum of at least Eight (8) years’ experience in senior HR management position
- Professional certificate in HR/Organisation Development / Management is an added advantage.
- Accreditation in employee investigations, employee relations and grievances
- Fluency in written and spoken English.
- Computer literate, proficient with MS Word, Excel, and financial applications.
- Strong work ethics, high level of confidentiality and Integrity
Additional requirements:
- Good report writing skills with proven ability to compile HR data and analytics.
- Proficient in coaching, mediating, influencing, facilitation, presentation, communication, analysis, and problem solving.
- Computer skills and software applications (email, word processing, spreadsheets, statistical programs).
- Sensitive and committed to gender equity and diversity.
- Must have extensive knowledge & applicability of Ugandan labour laws and legal requirements.
The person
The selected candidate will be one who:
- Enjoys the challenge to find the best talent by planning, managing and executing sourcing strategies: The person should be experienced in managing and executing a full end to end recruitment cycle.
- Finds solutions for complex HR questions including compensation and benefits: The person is thorough and pays attention to detail to ensure flawless execution of HR processes.
- Effectively builds working relationships with managers and employees in order to support and coach them on subjects such as people & performance management, employee engagement, employment legislation and policies, expat management etc.
- Has demonstrable experience with actively contributing to support proposal development and building external and internal pools of talent to quickly meet current and future workforce needs.
- Is result-driven, able to source and win the best talent in a competitive market. The person continuously invests in building and maintaining potential talents through ongoing relationship management.
Essential job responsibilities/ functions:
- Translating organisational and partnership requirements in HR function, considering the Uganda labour market development. Effectively envision, develop, and implement new strategies to address competitive, complex business issues.
- Ensuring and advising CMT and Project Managers (PMs) on organizational change, policies, Ugandan labour laws and regulatory requirement(s).
- Building and enhancing relationships at a country level with relevant parties, like recruitment agencies, labour organisations and health institutions.
- Ensuring timely payroll and pension administration.
- Analysing data on HR indicators and providing regular management information to country management and corporate, within administrative guidelines and procedures.
- Identifying, developing, and reporting on staff learning and development initiatives in line with the approved training work plan.
- Analysing trends and metrics in partnership with the team to develop solutions, programs, and policies.
- Implementing job structure and maintaining job profiles updated.
- Regularly analysing staff composition, costing levels, and advising management on organisational design.
- Formulating, maintaining, and implementing the human resource manual for national staff, aligned to global HR frameworks.
- Implementing and supporting staff and line managers in performance management.
- Reviewing, guiding, and advising on recruitment and staffing requirements.
- Implementing the health & safety workplace policies in the country and conduct country employee satisfaction survey, based on corporate guidelines.
- Building awareness on and advising management on health and safety of employees.

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