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Job Title:  Human Resource Manager

Organisation: Kijani Forestry

Duty Station:  Gulu, Uganda

About US:

Kijani Forestry envisions planting trees that are indigenous, fast-growing, and could be coppiced to replace old growth forest from being cut down was well received. We were utilizing various, proven techniques and technologies to design a new business model – sustainable charcoal grown in an agroforestry ecosystem.

Job Summary:   The HR Manager will ensure the implementation of Human Resource policies, procedures, and regulations which are aligned with Strategic and Business goals considering the application of relevant law and company policy.

The incumbent will contribute towards the development of a fair, respectful, diverse, and high-performance environment enabling people to contribute their best.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead in the onboarding and induction of new staff including training on HR policies, disciplinary code, and code of ethics.
• Promote employer-employee engagement by providing guidance and consultation regarding problem-solving, dispute resolution, and regulatory compliance and strive to resolve internal conflict both formally and informally through appropriate conflict management and mediation techniques.
• Support in the development and facilitate the administration of HR policies and procedures; create awareness to ensure compliance throughout the company; Analyse staff data and provide recommendations for improvement of the HR policies and practices.
• Keep updated with changes to employment and labor relation laws and regulations and make recommendations to management on the adoption of best practices.
• Analyse, advise and facilitate the end-to-end disciplinary management process including but not limited to grievance handling, dispute resolution, investigations, and disciplinary action for legal and policy compliance and internal alignment on corrective actions.
• Participate in negotiations and consultation with the staff Union and its representative (s) on behalf of the Company to achieve positive outcomes to proposals that meet the Company’s business goals.
• Interpret and administer labor agreements entered by the Company.
• Maintain harmonious industrial relations with the various bodies the Company in
• teracts with within the performance of its business. This includes the Ministry of Labour, DOSH office, FKE (Federation of Ugandan Employers), Unions etc.
• Monitoring and/or advising on changes to legislation and regulations that affect the organization’s statutory obligations.
• Provide all such other administrative and other duties as directed by management.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicant must hold a degree in HR from a recognized university.
• At least five years of experience in HR practice.
• Excellent research, analysis and presentation skills
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, project management skills
• Excellent written &verbal communication skills
• Competent, prompt, diligent and able to work under pressure and deliver within set deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information in a sensitive and tactful manner
• Demonstrated willingness to engage in professional development activities to develop and improve new and current skills and to adapt to evolving needs of the organization
• Excellent team working ability to ensure smooth operation in the HR department as a whole
• Managing employment/labour-related practices in a unionised environment.

How to Apply:

All prospective and interested candidates should apply online at the link below.

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Deadline: 23^rd December 2023

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