HR strategy: Develop HR policies, staffing plans and workforce strategies.
Recruitment: Oversee staff recruitment, selection, induction, contracts and deployment.
Employment compliance: Ensure compliance with labour laws, PAYE, NSSF and workplace safety requirements.
Staff performance: Manage performance appraisals, staff training, career development and succession planning.
Employee relations: Handle grievances, disciplinary matters, conflict resolution and staff welfare.
Payroll and budgeting: Monitor payroll changes, compensation, benefits and HR departmental budgets.
Safeguarding: Promote ethical conduct, child protection, prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse, and confidentiality.
Reporting and supervision: Maintain accurate HR records, prepare management reports, supervise HR staff and support audits.
The Head of Human Resources will lead and manage the organisation’s HR function, ensuring effective staff recruitment, development, performance management, employee welfare and compliance with Uganda’s employment laws. The person will advise senior management on workforce planning, organisational development and staff-related matters.
A Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Organisational Psychology, Public Administration or a related field.
At least 5 years of relevant HR experience, including experience in an NGO, humanitarian, development or similar non-profit organisation.
At least 2 years of supervisory or managerial experience.
Experience in recruitment, workforce planning, employee relations, performance management, HR policies and employment contracts.
Knowledge of Uganda’s employment laws, PAYE, NSSF and HR information systems.
Good leadership, communication, confidentiality, problem-solving and reporting skills.