Job Title: Human Resource and Administration Manager
Organisation: Future Options Consulting Ltd
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
Future Options Consulting Ltd is a HR & Management consultancy firm that was started in 2006 and offers these services: recruitment, headhunting, payroll management & outsourcing, workload audit services.
Job Summary: The Human Resource and Administration Manager will provide strategic and technical responsibility for all people management functions within the company to enable optimal decision-making for the successful delivery of the company strategic plan. She/he will act as the advisor and partner to the leadership and management teams on all people-related issues. The role involves aligning people and company strategies to drive overall business success and will play a crucial role in creating a positive work environment, nurturing talent, and fostering a culture of performance, collaboration, and growth in line with the company people practices. Functional responsibility for the role will include the management and coordination of manpower planning, recruitment & selection, orientation/ induction and onboarding, compensation management, performance management, Learning and Development, administration, and procurement.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Ensure HR representation across the organization and that the HR policies, plans and other regulatory frameworks are aligned with MFI strategic objectives and standards.
- Provides general support services to branches on Human Resources issues.
- Updates the employee handbook on a per need basis, and ensures that revisions to the policies are written in the employee handbook.
- Informs all concerned staff the changes entered into the employee handbook.
- Ensure adherence to labor laws, regulatory requirements, and best practices in people management.
- Regular review of HR policies and procedures to align with evolving labor laws and best practices in the financial services market.
- Talent Acquisition and Retention through attracting high-caliber talent, to meet the organisation’s immediate and future needs with emphasis on clear career progression pathways.
- Develop and implement a robust succession plan through identifying, developing, mentoring and coaching employees in preparation for them to take on leadership roles and other key positions.
- Reducing attrition through wellness and satisfaction enablers including the provision of transparent growth opportunities to ensure that competitiveness in the sector is maintained.
- Ensure the organizational structure and job descriptions are regularly updated and in compliance with the company standards.
- Contribute and advise senior management on strategic planning, with particular responsibility for HR needs, policies and procedures.
- Prepare and submit annual budget and plan for the approval of the SMT.
- Coordinates all recruitment for the company, ensuring process standards are maintained. Conducts a complete due diligence job applicant’s background and character assessment.
- Responsible for the recruitment cycle covering requisition, hiring, contracting, and orientation process.
- Develops all staff-related documentation through the employee life cycle.
- Embed a values-driven, high-performance culture across the institution, leaning on strong accountability principles.
- Develop, implement, and monitor employee performance management systems through SMART goal setting and timely performance appraisals.
- Conducts consultations with department heads to determine performance indicators and benchmarks per position.
- Ensure competitive, fair, and motivating compensation structures. Including the comprehensive review of the company’s variable incentive schemes in alignment with performance-based rewards.
- Develop recognition programs and continuous feedback mechanisms in a bid to drive productivity and strengthen staff commitment to institutional goals
- Review and upgrade the performance appraisal instrument annually to determine effectiveness and applicability.
- Investigate all disciplinary and grievance cases with the respective staff, providing guidance and corrective action through counseling, training, or instituting disciplinary procedures.
- In consultation with the senior management, develops performance indicators and standards in promoting staff to higher posts;
- Reviews the benefits scheme on an annual basis, ensuring that it is properly administered in accordance with the employee handbook.
- Recommends to the CEO the renewal of the scheme as and when this may be required.
- Periodically carries out salaries and benefits surveys for the review process in order to develop and maintain a competitive compensation package and incentive schemes for staff.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Organisational Development, or Labour Relations.
- A Post Graduate Diploma or Master’s degree in Human Resource Management will be an added advantage
Details of experience
- A minimum of 8 years Human Resource and Organisational Development experience with 3 of these years within the leadership team, supervisory role, and managing the People and Culture Department.
Knowledge, skills and competences
- Formal coaching experience leading and coaching cross-functional teams
- Knowledge of labour laws and highly competent in interpreting and applying statutory legislation.
- People management capabilities and relationship management skills.
- Proven ability in building strong working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should send their CVs to [email protected]
Deadline: 10th October 2025.
NB: Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
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Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 96