Spencon Uganda Human Resources Manager Job Vacancy

**This job opening is only open to qualified Ugandan nationals**

Role Purpose: The Human Resources Manager is directly responsible for the overall administration, management of the human resource function, and coordination of all HR activities in Spencon Services Ltd, Uganda.

Reporting Line: The incumbent will be based in Kampala, Uganda and administratively report to Country Manager, and functionally to Group Head of Human Resources.

 
Responsibilities

• Develop and administer various human resources plans and procedures for all company personnel.
• Participate in developing department goals, objectives and systems; plan, organize and control all activities of the department.
• Custodian of the in-house performance management system and related tools, and monitors effectiveness as required.
• Implement and annually update compensation programmes; rewrite job descriptions as necessary; conduct annual salary surveys and develop merit pool (salary budget); analyze compensation.
• Develop, recommend and implement HR policies and procedures; prepare and maintain handbook on policies and procedures; perform benefits administration to include claims resolution, and effect required changes related to employee life cycle management.
• Recommend new approaches, policies and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency of department and services provided to Spencon Uganda.
• Responsible for periodic re-evaluation of HR activities and policies for cost-effectiveness.
• Develop and maintain affirmative action program; maintain all company HR records, provide monthly reports to Country Manager, and Group Head of Human Resources as required.
• Maintain company organization charts and employee staff list/directory and keeps them current.
• Conduct recruitment for all positions ; writes and places advertisements; carry out new-employee orientations; monitor career-paths, employee relations counseling, outplacement counseling and exit interviews;
• Take the lead in Staff meetings and attend other meetings as required.
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. This position occasionally requires long hours and weekend work.

Travel: Travel is primarily to project sites during the business day, although some overnight travel may be expected.

Required Education and Experience

• A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with ten (10) years’ demonstrable experience preferably in a similar role.
• A master’s degree in business administration or human resource management would be an added advantage.
• A recognized HR management certification.

Competencies

• Ethical Conduct
• Strategic Thinking
• Leadership
• Decision Making
• Financial Management

Supervisory Responsibility: This position manages some HR and admin direct reports and will be responsible for the performance management and hiring of the employees within that department.

Interested and qualified applicants should send their applications letters and CV to recruitment@spencon.net no later than Friday 13th May 2016.