Job Title: Human Resources Manager
Organisation: Africa Global Logistics
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
AGL (Africa Global Logistics), the reference multimodal logistics operator in Africa, is part of the MSC family. Connecting the number 1 integrated logistics network in Africa AGL, to the global maritime transport leader MSC, can accelerate the logistical transformation of the continent.
Job Summary: The HR Manager will partner with Managing Director, Regional HR Manager and Heads of Departments to provide strategic and operational support to deliver business and people centric HR solutions :
- To enhance and/or maintain the current HR processes and policies
- To advise managers on all HR related issues and deliverables.
- To identify and develop appropriate organisational development interventions.
- To lead key HR initiatives, from inception to completion.
- To provide a confidential counseling service to managers and staff.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- HR Policies: Develop, implement, and update HR policies and processes; ensure compliance and provide guidance to managers.
- Recruitment & Onboarding: Manage full recruitment cycle (posting, shortlisting, interviews) and onboarding of new hires.
- Payroll Management: Ensure timely and accurate salary payments, statutory deductions, and confidentiality.
- Manager Support: Monitor performance, manage contract renewals, promotions, and disciplinary actions.
- Employee Relations & Welfare: Act as the main contact for union and CBA negotiations; provide HR advice to management and staff to boost engagement and performance; manage poor performance, disciplinary and grievance processes; ensure compliance with HR policies and legislation; handle HR queries and oversee processes for engagement, terminations, promotions, salary adjustments, and leave administration.
- Training & Development: Lead training needs analysis, budget planning, and program implementation; evaluate effectiveness.
- Talent Management: Develop leadership programs, succession plans, and talent pipelines; manage external recruitment partnerships.
- Performing other duties as may become necessary for the smooth running of the Department or the Company as a whole.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- MBA in HR Management
- Knowledge of Uganda Labour Laws
- At least 8 years’ Significant experience of senior broad-based HR partnering, working in international commercial, matrix, fast-paced and complex organisations
Skills :
- A strategic mind-set with a demonstrated ability to interpret business goals into robust people strategies
- A commercial focus with demonstrated ability to identify and deliver commercial outcomes
- Strong influencing, and problem-solving skills
- A willingness to work across all aspects of HR business partnering, and comfortable to work self-sufficiently
- Strong organisation and prioritisation skills and able to successfully manage and deliver multiple projects simultaneously
- Excellence in building and managing effective relationships, including with senior leaders and stakeholders. A proven ability to analyse, interpret and communicate complex and fast-moving information to senior stakeholders
- Excellent verbal communication, writing, researching and editing skills
- Strong IT skills and ability to learn new systems easily.
How to Apply:
All candidates should apply online at the link below
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Level of Education: postgraduate degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 96