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Collaborate with Regional Human Resources and in-country senior leadership to understand the organization’s goals and strategy related to staffing, recruitment, development, retention, and employee relations.

Administer human resources programs within Uganda, including but not limited to compensation, benefits, and leave; recruitment and selection; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development.

Work with in-country leadership and Water Mission headquarters to develop the Uganda Human Resources Strategic Plan and the Uganda Staffing Plan.

Manage all aspects of the employee lifecycle, including developing job descriptions, advertising, shortlisting, participating in interviews and selection, conducting background checks, facilitating onboarding and induction, retention, and offboarding.

Prepare and manage employment contracts and offer letters, ensuring compliance with local labor laws and Water Mission policies.

Develop and maintain a talent pool of both internal and external candidates.

Update the Human Resources Manual regularly to ensure alignment with Water Mission policies and Uganda’s regulatory requirements and changes.

Collaborate with Water Mission Regional Human Resources to implement organizational training and development initiatives.

Conduct staff training sessions on human resources policies and other assigned training areas.

Implement and oversee the Performance Management System.

Conduct benchmarking studies with comparator organizations on remuneration, HR policies and practices, and other employee-related matters.

Administer employee benefits programs (e.g., medical insurance, life insurance) and train staff accordingly.

Manage all aspects of HR compliance and implement appropriate internal controls.

Maintain up-to-date knowledge of HR trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and emerging technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law, and communicate relevant updates to local senior leadership and headquarters-based HR teams.

Prepare management reports and participate in leadership meetings.

Manage and participate in all human resources audits and ensure timely response to and closure of audit queries.

Handle all employee discipline and grievance matters.

Manage employee relations, conduct investigations, and coordinate with Headquarters as required.

Supervise and manage auxiliary/support staff, where applicable.

Process and monitor work permits and office permits in compliance with country regulations.

Work closely with the Uganda Country Program leadership and the Regional and Global Human Resources departments.

Liaise with in-country Legal Counsel and the Ministry of Labor and Employment in Uganda.