Human Resources Manager Uganda job at Food for The Hungry

JOB DETAILS:
Why we are different…
Talent. Faith. Thrive.
When you join FH Association, you embrace God’s calling for your life and engage in work that combines your talents and faith. In the same way FH Association is committed to unlocking resilience and flourishing in communities around the globe, we are dedicated to creating a workplace where our team members can thrive and grow. We believe every imaginable problem has a solution and that our contributions make a difference. FH Association continues to re-imagine impactful solutions to respond to the devastation of poverty globally. FH Association serves millions of the world’s most vulnerable people, helping them overcome poverty and injustice by collaborating with country offices to build resources, capacity, and resilience. FH Association turns Adversity into Impact. FH Association has harnessed the power of faith for more than 50 years. Our Heartbeat Christian values permeate throughout the organization.

A successful candidate will have the following: 

FH Association is seeking for an experienced HR Manager who possesses a blend of technical expertise, leadership skills, and a strategic thinking and Administrative skills and will be able to guide and manage the overall provision of human resource services, policies and programs for FH in the country office, including administration of general Human Resources practices. This role ensures that the Organization’s HR initiatives are aligned with its strategic objectives and supports the overall growth and success of the organization.

Experience
The HR Manager should have a minimum of Eight (8) years of working experience in HR within an NGO setting.
• Working knowledge and experience in developing HR strategy, HR polices and guidelines as well as functional tools.

• Knowledge in strategy development processes, change management

• Experience in dealing with government departments on issues of visas, registration, tax, movement of personnel etc
• Excellent technical knowledge on general HR areas as indicated by the key result areas
• Experience in training and capacity building.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• In-depth knowledge of labor laws, Country legislation and HR best practices.

• Proficiency in HR software (e.g., Odoo, Orange, ADP).
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.

• Ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization

Education/Certifications
A Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or related field. An advanced HR related qualification is a plus and HR certifications such as SHRM-CP/SCP, PHR/SPHR, or CIPD and membership to the Human Resource Association is an added advantage
Job Level Specifications
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions;
Vibrant personal relationship with Christ
Excellent people skills
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential situations and documentation
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Strong attention to detail, organized, with the ability to proactively solve problems
Ability to learn new concepts and ideas, adaptable
Strong working knowledge of computers and MS Office Suite
Ability to travel (up to 20% per year, domestic and possibly internationally)

Ability to gather and analyse critical information for reporting and designing systems such as pay scales.
Culturally aware and sensitive

What you’ll do…
As HR Manager, your overall responsibilities will be ;
• HR strategy and Policy development (20%)
• Manage Recruitment and selection processes (20%)
• Team & department management (25%)
• Manage HR Business processes (15%)
• Manage Staff learning and development (10%)
• Manage compensation and benefits schemes and legal issues (10%)

What you’ll get…
Along with competitive pay, FH offers a good medical insurance package for staff and dependents, a provident fund, GPA, vacation and sick leave, and company paid public holidays.
WOW us!
If you’ve got the experience we are looking for – and want to join our mission – apply today! We get a lot of resumes; help us get to know you better by following these suggestions: submit a resume and cover letter. In your cover letter, answer the following questions:
• Why do you want to work for FH Association?
• Based on what we are looking for, how will you meet the expectations for the role?

Safeguarding Policy
FH strives to provide an environment free from sexual exploitation and abuse and harassment in all places where relief and development programs are implemented. FH holds a zero-tolerance policy against sexual exploitation and abuse and harassment. FH expects its employees to maintain high ethical standards, protect organizational integrity and reputation, and ensure that FH work is carried out in honest and fair methods, in alignment with the Heartbeat Values and safeguarding and associated policies. Violations to stated policies will be subject to corrective action up to and including termination of employment.

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months:

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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