Job Title: Human Resource Manager
Organisation: Victoria University
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
Victoria University is a state-of-the- art world class cosmopolitan university located in the heart of Kampala with a multi-cultural student population and are licensed and accredited by the National Council for Higher Education (NCHE), offering the best practical and high-quality education in the regional markets. Victoria University stands out as a pivot of academic excellence, with a fresh and intellectually thriving environment that nurtures critical and progressive thinkers. Our programmes include: – Foundation Program; Certificate & Short Courses, Diploma Courses; Under Graduate Programs, Executive & Professional Programs such as IP3 Accredited Certifications.
Job Summary: Plan, Initiate, develop, review, and implement HR systems and processes in line with the University HR Policy consistent with the University strategic plan and the laws of Uganda.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Talent Acquisition following approved policies and procedures
- Onboarding and Orientation of staff
- Performance and Reward Management
- Staff Training and Development – Ensure comprehensive training and capacity building programmes in liaison with the Top Management
- Compliance with university policies, regulations, strategies, labour and employment laws
- Staff Evaluation
- Discipline and Grievance handling
- Benefits and Compensation Management
- Payroll Management
- Development of a human resource automated Information
- Management Systems and ensure proper utilisation
- Exit Management
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- A good Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management or Business Administration HR option or Industrial and Organisational Psychology or Arts, Social Sciences or Management.
- A Master’s degree in Human Resources Management or Business Administration HR option or Industrial and Organizational Psychology.
- OR At least a Master’s degree in arts, Social Sciences, Management with a post graduate Diploma in Human Resources Management.
- A professional qualification in Human Resources Management will be an added advantage.
- Good at HR Information Systems Management and Computer
- Literacy such as MS Office Packages like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Minimum experience
- At least ten (10) years post Bachelors administrative and human resource experience, four (4) of which should be at the level of a senior managerial position or equivalent rank in a large reputable organisation.
Competencies
- Leadership skills
- Planning and Organisational skills
- Decision making
- Negotiation skills
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Integrity
- Confidentiality
- Innovative
- Attention to detail
- Ability to manage stress
- Working knowledge of financial management.
- Knowledge of labor and employment laws
How to Apply:
Interested candidates who meet the above criteria are invited to submit their applications electronically by 18th August, 2025 by 5:00 PM, including the following documents:
- Application letter.
- A detailed and up-to-date Curriculum Vitae.
- Certified copies of academic and professional transcripts and certificates.
- Contact details (email and phone contact) of three referees, who should send reference letters directly to the University Secretary under confidential cover.
Applications and reference letters should be sent to The University Secretary, P.O. Box 30688, Kampala.
Email: [email protected]
Deadline: 18th August, 2025
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Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 120