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Human Resource Business Partner job at Educate! | Apply Now
Are you looking for Human Resource jobs in Uganda 2025 today? then you might be interested in Human Resource Business Partner job at Educate!
About the Organisation
Educate! is a transformative nonprofit organization with a mission to equip youth in Africa with the skills to succeed in today’s economy through experiential education, mentorship, and leadership development, empowering the next generation of entrepreneurs and changemakers. Highly acclaimed for its innovative, results-driven model, Educate! has received global recognition from institutions like the World Bank and the World Economic Forum, standing out as a leader in education reform and youth empowerment.
The organization nurtures a collaborative and purpose-driven work culture where team members are inspired to innovate, grow, and make a tangible impact, offering meaningful job opportunities, flexible work arrangements, and robust professional development pathways. Since its founding in 2009, Educate! has evolved from a pilot project in Uganda to a regionally impactful organization influencing national education systems in countries like Rwanda and Kenya.
Its model combines practical learning with policy advocacy, integrating entrepreneurship and workforce readiness into secondary school curriculums, reaching thousands of schools and millions of students. With core values centered on impact, learning, innovation, and integrity, Educate! is deeply committed to inclusive development and supports community advancement through partnerships, teacher training, and gender equity programs. To explore more about its mission, programs, and opportunities, visit www.experienceeducate.org.
Kampala, Uganda
Full Time
Job Title
Human Resource Business Partner job at Educate!
Educate!
Job Description
Job Title: Human Resource Business Partner
Organisation: Educate!
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Strategic HR Business Partnering
Collaborate with the Uganda leadership team to develop and implement HR strategies that support the country’s goals, objectives and key results.
Provide advice and guidance on organizational design, ensuring that Uganda’s structure supports growth, high-performance, and employee engagement.
Lead HR initiatives that align with Educate!’s needs.
Relationship Building
Provide strategic guidance and tactical support to leadership team members of various departments, working across the country office and field.
Build and maintain healthy relationships with key stakeholders within your group and the larger organization.
Coach and develop Uganda leaders and managers to improve people practices, hold team members accountable, have courageous (difficult) conversations, and inspire and influence their teams.
Change Management
Lead and manage change processes efficiently in Uganda.
Coach and support leadership in navigating people management matters, focusing on enhancing communication, performance management, and collaborative leadership.
Foster a culture of feedback and continuous learning, supporting both leadership and staff in adopting new HR policies and practices that promote a positive work environment.
Employee Relations , Conflict and Risk Management
Act as the first point of contact for employee relations issues, providing guidance and resolving conflicts with fairness, objectivity, transparency, and confidentiality.
Address grievances, complaints, and other employee concerns in a timely and effective manner, ensuring that employees feel heard and supported.
Lead investigations related to workplace issues and work collaboratively with leaders and managers to address employee-related concerns.
Manage people related risks by ensuring that Educate!’s HR policies and practices are consistently applied in Uganda, with particular focus on compliance with labor laws and regulations.
Performance Management and Talent Development
Work closely with the Uganda leadership team to drive high performance and employee engagement through robust performance management strategies.
Coach and support managers in providing honest constructive feedback and addressing performance issues in a timely and professional manner.
Guide leaders on efforts to establish clear growth processes, staff retention and succession strategies focusing on building a strong pipeline of internal talent and providing opportunities for growth within the organization.
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Qualifications, Education and Competencies
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment.
At least 5 years’ experience in the People function, including at least 3 years as an HRBP or supporting an HRBP unit is required.
Extremely organized and able to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while juggling multiple competing priorities and responsibilities.
Proficient in coaching managers to effectively support their team members.
Adaptive and able to quickly switch or completely change activities to meet the needs of the team.
Experienced in change management and associated communications process.
Possess a strong attention to detail.
Demonstrates exceptional judgment in maintaining the confidentiality of employee and candidate information.
Communicate clearly and confidently to manage stakeholder expectations and effectively guide them through organizational or team changes.
Curious, eager to learn and improve, while implementing solutions wherever appropriate.
Comfortable collaborating and building relationships at all organization levels, especially with country office leaders and managers.
Aligned with our Five Cultural Tenets (see What is Educate! About? below) and learn more by looking at Educate!’s culture deck here.
How to Apply
All candidates should apply online at the APPLY Button below.
