Assistant Manager – Human Resources (Full-time HR Job) – Uganda Airlines

Job Opening: Assistant Manager – Human Resources (Full-time)

Company: Uganda Airlines
Location: Entebbe, Uganda
Deadline: 1st November 2024

Job Description:

• Deputize the HR Manager (HRM) and assist in designing airline-specific strategies and policies aligned with the airline’s vision, mission, goals, and mandates.
• Design and implement programs for organizational development, performance management, workforce planning, staff development, and organizational culture.
• Support the HRM in consolidating and implementing the Airline Recruitment Plan from departmental needs analysis.
• Oversee recruitment and hiring processes, including resume reviews, interviews, and recommendations for hiring decisions.
• Ensure job descriptions are current and aligned with business needs, updating the Job Descriptions booklet regularly.
• Develop and monitor the airline’s Recruitment budget, ensuring it is within the approved structure.
• Ensure all recruitment procedures and reports are fully authorized and compliant with policies before implementation.
• Manage employee contract management effectively.
• Spearhead the performance management system using Oracle PMS, ensuring all staff participate as per the policy.
• Develop a succession planning tree for key positions per department and implement related programs.
• Create and maintain a talent pool per department using Oracle-HCM.
• Monitor and supervise the accuracy of HR data in Oracle-HCM.
• Foster good working relationships across departments to achieve organizational goals.
• Develop and review HR policies, procedures, practices, standards, and tools for effective service delivery.
• Lead and ensure compliance with HR policies and processes in areas such as talent acquisition, employee relations, compensation and benefits, and payroll.
• Manage employee relations and promote a positive organizational culture through engagement and dialogue.
• Coordinate HR diagnostic surveys, audits, and employee feedback surveys to monitor and evaluate the organizational climate.
• Handle employee relations issues such as conflicts, complaints, and disciplinary actions.
• Provide regular updates to staff using the CRANE-HUB (SharePoint system).
• Coordinate HR audits and ensure timely delivery of necessary information.
• Identify opportunities to reduce recruitment costs and improve HR practices.
• Manage relations with external HR service providers and partners.
• Produce monthly HR activity reports on departmental progress.
• Stay informed about HR trends and best practices to ensure compliance and competitiveness.

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Public Management, Industrial Relations, Law, or related Social Sciences.
• A Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resources Management.
• At least 5 years of progressive experience managing Human Resources and Administration functions in a busy organization.
• Age range: 30-45 years.
• Membership with HRMAU (Human Resource Managers Association of Uganda).
• Demonstrated expertise in coaching, training, compensation and benefits, culture transformation, and change management strategies.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should apply online via the link below: CLICK HERE TO APPLY