Head of Business & Human Resource Business Partner (2)
Location | Kampala, Uganda |
Date Posted | June 20, 2025 |
Category | Human Resource / HR Management NGO |
Job Type | Contract |
Currency | UGX |
Description

JOB DETAILS:
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration, or a related field. A Master’s degree is an advantage.
- Minimum of 5 years in HR, focusing on strategic HRBP roles, talent acquisition, recruitment, and learning and development, including at least 2 years in a managerial capacity, preferably in a healthcare setting.
- Proven experience managing complex HR issues and providing strategic HR support to business units, ideally in high-growth healthcare environments.
- HR certification (e.g., CIPD, SHRM-CP, PHR, CHRP) and professional certification in Learning and Development (e.g., ATD) are desirable.
- Strong understanding of Ugandan labor laws, HR best practices, and healthcare industry standards.
- Proficiency in creating instructional materials and learning experiences tailored for adult learners.
- Ability to align learning programs with business goals and future talent needs.
- Familiarity with full-cycle recruitment processes, talent acquisition strategies, and hiring methodologies.
- Proficient in HRIS, Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), Learning Management Systems (LMS), e-learning platforms, and MS Office Suite.
- Proficient in using HR data for informed decision-making.
Essential Capabilities
- Ability to lead and drive change, influence decision-makers, and align business objectives to foster organizational development and a positive work environment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment.
- Skilled at building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, influencing decisions, and contributing to business objectives.
- Experience in coaching, mentoring, and delivering impactful training programs, with the ability to design innovative solutions and drive continuous professional development.
- Strong analytical skills to measure the impact of learning initiatives, manage multiple priorities, and ensure continuous improvement. Flexible and able to work under tight deadlines.
- Deep understanding of HR functions, including reward, recognition, welfare, and compliance with regulations, professional standards, policies, procedures, and legislation.
- Ability to protect and maintain confidentiality, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and standards.
Main Job Responsibilities
- Act as a strategic partner to department heads, aligning HR strategies with business goals in talent acquisition, performance management, and employee development.
- Collaborate with HR teams to design and deliver comprehensive HR initiatives that enhance employee engagement, improve employee experience, and foster a positive work environment.
- Develop HR strategies to support business growth and organizational change.
- Conduct workforce planning, identify skill gaps, and develop succession plans to meet future organizational needs.
- Design and implement talent acquisition strategies, including equitable recruitment practices and proactive candidate sourcing.
- Implement a comprehensive learning strategy aligned with hospital goals, designing and delivering engaging in-person and virtual training programs.
- Oversee the Learning Management System (LMS) and ensure continuous improvement through evaluation and ROI analysis.
- Provide coaching and leadership development to managers and employees, ensuring career development initiatives and customized learning pathways.
- Analyze HR and performance metrics to identify trends, measure effectiveness, and recommend improvements for HR programs and business outcomes.
- Track recruitment and retention metrics to ensure alignment with business objectives.
- Lead employee relations efforts, including conflict resolution and mediation, while promoting a positive and inclusive work environment.
- Develop and implement initiatives to enhance employee engagement, satisfaction, and retention.
- Provide expertise on HR policies, labor laws, and compliance, ensuring adherence in recruitment, performance management, and employee relations.
- Lead new hire onboarding for smooth transitions and integration.
- Coordinate and facilitate performance reviews, assist managers in setting individual goals and KPIs, and implement performance improvement plans (PIPs) as needed.
- Manage relationships with external training vendors and consultants to ensure high-quality content delivery.
- Collaborate with marketing and HR teams to enhance employer brand visibility through various channels.
- Act as a change agent, driving organizational change initiatives and supporting employees and leaders during transitions to ensure successful adoption.
- Stay current with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in HR and learning and development to keep the organization competitive.
- Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.
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