Genius Hub is a recruitment firm that specializes in talent search and placement of highly skilled individuals. We are looking for a highly motivated and knowledgeable individual for our client as a Human Resource Manager.

Job Description

Our client, a flower farm that specializes in producing and exporting high-quality roses in a variety of colors to the European market is looking for a Human Resource Manager to undertake all roles related to Human Resources at our client’s premises.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the performance appraisal process, ensuring fair and consistent evaluations.
• Develop and implement performance improvement plans to address underperformance.
• Create strategies to enhance staff retention and motivation, focusing on employee engagement and satisfaction.
• Manage the full recruitment cycle, including job postings, candidate screening, interviewing, and onboarding.
• Collaborate with department heads to identify staffing needs and create workforce planning strategies.
• Promote a diverse and inclusive workplace by ensuring equal opportunities in recruitment.
• Identify training needs across the organization and develop comprehensive training programs.
• Coordinate and facilitate staff training sessions and workshops.
• Monitor the effectiveness of training programs and make necessary improvements.
• Ensure compliance with local labor laws and regulations, keeping the company informed of any changes.
• Develop and update HR policies and procedures to align with legal requirements and best practices.
• Conduct regular audits of HR practices to ensure compliance and address any gaps.
• Lead, manage, and mentor the HR team, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.
• Set clear objectives for HR team members and conduct regular performance reviews.
• Facilitate professional development opportunities for HR staff.
• Undertake additional tasks related to farm operations as assigned, adapting HR strategies to meet specific needs.
• Collaborate with farm management to align HR initiatives with operational goals

Specific attributes

• Integrity
• Transparency
• Concern for quality and order
• Teamwork and cooperation
• High confidentiality levels
• People skills
• Customer care skills
• Self-organization

Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource, Industrial Psychology, or a related field; a Master’s degree or HR certification (e.g., CIPD, SHRM) is a plus.
• Minimum of 5 years of HR management experience, preferably in the agricultural sector.
• Strong knowledge of labour laws and HR best practices in Uganda.
• Proven experience in performance management, recruitment, training, and employee relations.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and build strong relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Proficient in HR software and Microsoft Office Suite.