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Job Title:     
Senior Manager Human Resource Services

Organization: Umeme

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Head of Human Resource

About US:

Umeme Limited is
the largest energy distributor in Uganda, distributing 97 percent of all
electricity used in the country. The shares of the stock of the company are
listed on the Uganda Securities Exchange and are cross listed on the Nairobi
Stock Exchange

Job Summary:  The
Senior Manager Human Resource Services is responsible for leading the Human
Resource Services Section by managing a range of activities related to welfare,
labour and industrial relations for employees and contractors.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

·      
Oversee
legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing
legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance.

·      
Manage
the implementation and application of disciplinary and grievance procedures and
policies.

·      
Maintain
and update all labour related policies and procedures, ensuring the enforcement
and adherence of these policies and procedures by advising and monitoring
management and staff.

·      
Partner
with Legal and Integrity departments as needed/ required.

·      
Receive
and resolve employee inquiries and serve as an initial point of contact.

·      
Manage
all contracted labour in the business through the various account managers

·      
Custodian
of HR information and records management to drive confidentiality and
departmental security at all times

·      
Generate
HR reports and information dissemination through frequent communication to key
stakeholders.

·      
Oversee
and represent Umeme before workplace relations tribunals on matters such as
agreements, disputes and termination of employment

·      
Maintain
and update all labour related policies and procedures, ensuring the enforcement
and adherence of these policies and procedures by advising and monitoring
management and staff

·      
Drive
the maintenance, improvement and enforcement of streamlined HR Processes to
ensure a world-class experience for both internal and external Stake holders.

·      
Ensure
delivery of exceptional HR service to the business including medical insurance,
staff welfare, contracts management among others

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

·      
The
ideal candidate must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management,
Organizational and social psychology, Management or Social Sciences

·      
Postgraduate
qualification in Human Resource or management would be an added advantage.

·      
At
least 8 years working experience four (4) of which should have been at Middle
and Senior level management.

·      
Understanding
of industrial relations and trade union management in Uganda

·      
Skilled
in managing contracted labour services and their SLA’s

·      
Knowledgeable
in leading and managing collective bargaining negotiations.

·      
Understanding
of HR Budgeting and budgeting processes in large commercial enterprises

·      
Understanding
and experience in Business reporting.

·      
Strong
relational and networking skills.

·      
Personal
integrity and respect for confidential information.

·      
Understanding
of labour laws, various regulations and statutory law in Uganda.

How to Apply:

All suitably
qualified candidates are encouraged to apply online at the link below.

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Deadline: 6^th March 2020

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