Human Resources Country Head Jobs at BRAC Uganda

Job Title: Human Resources Country Head

Organisation: BRAC Uganda

Location: Kampala, Uganda


Job Description:

Responsibilities:

• The Country Head of Human Resources will lead all aspects of strategic and operational HR efforts to support short-term and long-term goals of BRAC in the country.
• S/he will play a critical role in partnering with the leadership team and implement structures/strategies to improve individual and organizational performance to build a sustainable HR function that will fully meet the needs of the employees and the organization.

Specifications:

• Provide overall HR leadership; collaborate with the management team to design and implement roadmap to support organizational growth and culture
• Collaborate with head office HR in rolling out organizational development initiatives
• Conduct ongoing analysis of the organization, monitoring and interpreting trends and key HR metrics
• Manage full cycle of HR operations
• Develop practices and programs that attract, retain and develop the best possible talent in the marketplace and makes the company attractive through competitive pay and an engaging culture Key Responsibilities:
• Capability building – the development of people and processes to ensure the delivery of HR services across the country and ensuring greater employee engagement, motivation and productivity.
• Selection and special projects – proposing and delivering new HR initiatives and cascading progressive HR practices, coordinating and communicating with head office and other countries, supporting change management programs.
• HR Policy review and analytics – monitoring all aspects of HR compliance, employment legislation, supporting HRIS and evaluating relevant HR data.
• Relationship Management – managing the above whilst maintaining all relevant internal and external relationships.

Educational Requirements:
• A minimum of a Bachelor degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Psychology, or related area of focus is required; Master degree (e.g., MBA, MA HR) strongly preferred

Experience Requirements:

• Minimum 7 years HR experience in generalist roles
• Experience working with a diverse workforce.
• Prior experience working within an NGO is a plus.

Additional Job Requirements:

• Ability to travel to domestic and international offices on short notice
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, to a diverse audience.
• Remain flexible in order to adapt to changes in work environment
• Excellent time-management, problem-prevention and problem-solving skills
• IT skills

How to Apply:

Email your CV with a letter of interest mentioning your educational grades, years of experience, current and expected salary at: recruitment.bi@brac.net.

Please mention the name of the position and AD# BI 20/13 in the subject bar.

Closing Date: 15th March 2014