People Manager

Heifer International People Manager Jobs 2024 – Uganda NGO Jobs. Heifer International Uganda looking for “People Manager”. Applicants with a Bachelor’s degree may apply on or July 31, 2024.

Heifer International People Manager Jobs 2024

The Heifer International has published a job vacancy announcement on July 22, 2024 for qualified Ugandan to fill in the vacant post of People Manager to be based in Jinja, Uganda.

Responsibilities & Deliverables:

People Strategy (20%)

• Develop and monitor overall Human Resource strategies, systems, and tactics to respond to projects needs while aligning with regional and global People Strategies and objectives.
• Strive to achieve global, regional, and country People Objectives relevant to the country.

Recruitment Talent Acquisition (20%)

• Work with country director and other stakeholders to assess talent needs for all Heifer Projects being implemented in Uganda.
• Manage full cycle including posting, interviews, checking references, background screening, contracting, and onboarding while staying in compliance with Recruitment Policy and SOP.
• Manage Recruitment process documentation and recruitment database and reporting.

Employee Engagement and Relations (20%)

• Ensure legal compliance throughout human resource management processes and guidelines.
• Maintain high-quality Human Resource records and systems. Keep local and global Human Resources Information System (HRIS) up to date.
• Produce timely and high-quality reports on significant personnel changes, department objectives, and global KPIs. Keep secure human resource records and maintain confidentiality.
• Help the Regional Human Resource representative to complete timely internal Human Resource Audits.
• Bridge management and employee relations by addressing demands, grievances, or other issues.
• Work closely with the Regional Human Resource team to facilitate Diversity Inclusion initiatives.
• Oversee and manage a performance appraisal system that drives high performance.

Qualification Details

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business, or a related field. Continued Human Resource education/certification is a significant plus.
• Proven 8-10 years’ experience, 5 of which will be in managing Human Resource functions in a dynamic organization.

Preferred Requirements

• Previous experience with an International NGO is highly valued.
• Comfortable learning new technologies and Human Resources systems. Previous experience with Human Resources Information System (HRIS).
• Experience in implementing strategy, meeting objectives, and working within a matrix structure.
• Excellent influence skills, team management, active listening, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Competence to build and effectively manage interpersonal relationships at all levels of the company.
• In-depth knowledge of Uganda Labor Law.
• CIPD, SHRP and any other local relevant certification.

Key Behavioral Competencies

• Accountability
• Professional Excellence
• Humility
• Customer Orientation
• Empathy
• Innovation