Senior Talent Manager Jobs in Uganda

Village Enterprise is seeking an exceptional innovative leader to serve as a Talent Manager. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, you will be responsible to help take our HR and talent functions to the next level as we continue to scale our program in East Africa.

Overseeing and supervising the administration of all HR functions and legal compliance for Village Enterprise’s East African employees, S/he will ensure successful integration of human resource planning, policies, procedures and training across Village Enterprise’s operations in Kenya and Uganda.

This position will involve quarterly travel to provide support to Village Enterprise’s field offices.

The Senior Talent Manager will coordinate regularly with the Director of Finance and Human Resources (based in California), Kenya and Uganda Country Directors, other Director-level positions across the organization, and will manage the Kenya and Uganda Human Resource Coordinators.

Core Responsibilities

Building Our Team– The Talent Manager will be a champion of growth and learning.

S/he will assess people-related needs across the program, develop a prioritized project pipeline and execute on high-impact staff development initiatives.

This could include leadership training programs and ensuring timely and consistent performance and development initiatives.

Human Resource Administration – The Talent Manager will improve and develop HR systems and manage our employee life cycle from start to finish, addressing issues as they arise.

S/he will manage the contracts, onboarding, compensation, grievances and terminations of our growing staff.

Management – the Talent Manager will manage 2 Human Resources Coordinators ensuring their performance and professional growth.

Specific Responsibilities Include:

Talent Management and Human Resource Strategy

Champion talent management mindset across the organization.

Advise functional team leads on practices to ensure effective supervision and motivation of staff

Provide HR related input to strategies, plans and processes

Anticipate talent needs and develop succession plans

Oversee implementation of Human Resource across the organization

Engage functional team leads to ensure proper implementation of processes and policies

Effective handling of all grievance and disciplinary matters with due diligence and integrity

Oversee compensation and reward procedures.

Super administrator of Human Resource Information Management System

Continuously improve the existing HR manual and policies in line with laws and best practices

Advise management on disciplinary and termination, ensuring all relevant country laws are abided

Generate monthly employee reports and quarterly reports for board-level HR and Governance Committee

Develop HR Operations Plan in conjunction with Human Resources Coordinators.

Team

Leadership and Management

Directly manage and mentor two Human Resources Coordinators

Supervise HR Coordinators on necessary tasks such as managing leave accruals and maintenance of employee files.

Responsible for rapidly growing the careers of these 2 individuals through weekly check-ins, ongoing feedback, and annual performance development.

Recruitment and On boarding

Assess talent needs that match the aspirations of Village Enterprise

Develop innovative recruitment strategies which ensure we attract the best in the field

Implement effective on-boarding practices to improve retention

Qualifications

Candidates that meet the following criteria are strongly encouraged to apply:

At least 5-7 years of total work experience, with at least two years in a similar position working for a fast-paced organization with at least 30 staff members

Demonstrated experience in mentorship, negotiation and mediation skills in teams and communities to ensure win-win outcomes for employees and employer

Proven ability to manage teams and develop leaders; experience in remote management a plus

Passion for building teams, finding talent, building relationships and tackling challenging people-related issues

Relevant bachelor’s degree and/or a Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management.

Certification by a relevant regulator, e.g. IHRM membership would be an added advantage. Demonstrated experience in assessing organizational needs and developing and implementing HR plans, policies, and systems.

Knowledge of local and national employment laws

Passion for organizational development, employee relations, and training

Confidentiality and discretion in dealing with sensitive matters

Passionate about ending extreme poverty in sub-Saharan Africa

Ability to lead and manage change effectively

How to Apply

Please apply through our application portal at this link. Your cover letter should explain why your experience and background make you the ideal candidate for this position, and should be no more than one page.

Note: Please do not contact Village Enterprise to enquire as to the status of your application. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

For more information and job application details, see; Senior Talent Manager Jobs in Uganda

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