Job Purpose

• To Develop and implement HR strategies and initiatives aligned with the overall school business strategy; bridge management and employee relations by addressing demands, grievances or other issues; manage the recruitment, selection, performance management and exit processes.

  Recruitment, Selection and Exit

• Manage the review, development, and implementation of a streamlined recruitment and selection procedure.
• Manage the provision of support and administrative service to all line managers in the areas of short-listing and the constitution of interview panels.
• Ensure the regular compilation of recruitment and vacancy statistics and reports, as required in terms of the Human Resources Planning process
• Prepares employee separation notices and related documentation, and conducts exit interviews to determine reasons behind separations.

  Strategic HRM Services

• Ensure and manage the development of the Human Resources Plan and align with the strategic objectives as well as to drive the implementation thereof.
• Ensure the alignment of Human Resources policies and procedures to meet the human resources strategic objectives.
• Ensure the alignment of Employment Equity Plan to the Human Resources Plan and strategic intentions of the organisation.
• Ensure that the organisation meets its reporting requirements in respect of human resource management.
• Ensure and provide strategic human resources management support to the senior Administrative team.
• Ensure the effective and efficient management of human resources management information within the Department.
• Updating Human Resource policies in accordance with latest legislation.

  Training and Development

• Provide strategic leadership and ensure the development of a training and development strategy and plan that is aligned to the strategic objectives and priorities of the school.
• Ensure the alignment of the training and development plan to the strategic objectives and priorities.
• Ensure the provision of resources for the effective implementation of the training and development
• Ensure the development of a talent management strategy and plan, aligned to the long-term strategic intentions and objectives.
• Implement induction programme for all new staff members

  Performance Management Systems

• Ensure the development of an integrated performance management approach, in support of achieving the strategic objectives and priorities.
• Ensure the uniform and effective implementation of the performance management system across units within the school.
• Monitor the performance management findings and evaluate the impact on the achievement of the school’s strategic objectives and priorities
• Ensure job evaluation on all mandatory posts is conducted in line with policy requirements
• Conduct organization work-study investigations into effective and efficient utilization of resources, to identify resource requirements and optimization of school business processes.

  Labour Relations

• Conduct workplace investigations and resolve employee complaints.
• Be the primary contact for legal counsel in risk mitigation activities and litigation pertaining to employee relations matters.
• Examine current workplace policies and provide training to employees on those policies to minimize the frequency of employee complaints due to misinterpretation or misunderstanding of school policies.
• Manage the Occupational Health and Safety committee – safety, health, environment, risk and quality)
• Promote an occupationally healthy and safe environment for all employees within the school.
• Ensure the reduction of occupational injuries and diseases.

  Benefits and Remuneration

• Ensure the effective management of Human Resources Management records and information (including performance management information); so as to enable effective management of employees within the workplace.
• Ensure the effective management and integrity of all Human Resources Management transactions including leave, transfers, salaries and salary payments, notch increments, benefits administration etc.
• Ensure compliance with the PAYE and NSSF requirements.

  Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management or Organizational Psychology.
• Masters’ Degree in any relevant field is an added advantage.
• Must be Computer literate
• Attendance certificates in Management courses are added advantage
• Experience and knowledge
• Over 5 years’ experience in progressively responsible human resource roles.
• Over 3 years of experience in a supervisory role.
• Solid understanding of Ugandan Labour Laws.
• Character
• Strong Interpersonal skills,
• Analytical skills,
• Reasoning ability,
• Leadership skills,
• Effective Communication skills,
• Team building and Problem Solving skills,
• Integrity,
• Emotional Intelligence

• If you fit the description, please send your CV to the following email address:

hr@cjs.co.ke.

• Indicate on Subject line ‘HRM – Uganda’
• Applications will be evaluated on a rolling basis until a suitable candidate is hired.
• Indicate your Current and Expected salary on your CV.
• Ladies are highly encouraged to apply.