Head of Human Resources job at Acacia Foundation Limited
Posted by: great-volunteer
Posted date: 2026-Apr-17
Location: Matugga, Wakiso District, Uganda
Head of Human Resources 2026-04-16T10:35:44+00:00 Acacia Foundation Limited https://cdn.ugashare.com/jsjobsdata/data/employer/comp_4196/logo/Acacia%20Foundation%20Ltd.jpg http://www.acaciafoundationltd.com/ FULL_TIME Matugga, Wakiso District Uganda 00256 Uganda Manufacturing Human Resources,Management,Business Operations 2026-04-25T17:00:00+00:00 8 Location: Matugga, Wakiso District, Uganda Company: Acacia Foundation Limited Employment Type: Full-Time Salary: Competitive Salary
About Us Acacia Foundation Limited is a leading manufacturer of plastic bottles, specializing in the production of PET containers. The company operates in a large-scale industrial environment with a strong focus on efficiency, compliance, and operational excellence, running 24/7 operations. Job Description We are seeking a highly experienced and structured Head of Human Resources to lead the HR department in a complex manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate must have strong hands-on experience in Ugandan labor law, payroll compliance, and workforce management in large organizations. Key Responsibilities - Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with business and production goals.
- Manage full recruitment processes (sourcing, interviews, selection, onboarding).
- Oversee employee relations, disciplinary procedures, and terminations in line with Ugandan law.
- Draft, review, and manage employment contracts compliant with local regulations.
- Ensure full compliance with statutory obligations (NSSF, PAYE, and local labor laws).
- Supervise payroll processing and ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Manage and monitor time & attendance systems (biometric/software-based).
- Maintain HR records and reporting systems with strict control and accuracy.
- Lead performance management systems and workforce productivity tracking.
- Design and implement training and development programs.
- Support management in organizational structure and workforce planning.
Qualifications - Bachelorâs degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (Masterâs is an advantage).
- Minimum 10 years of experience, with at least 5 years in senior HR leadership.
- Mandatory experience in large manufacturing companies.
- Strong knowledge of Ugandan labor law and HR practices.
- Proven experience managing contracts, employee relations, and disciplinary processes.
- Strong expertise in:
- Payroll management systems
- NSSF and PAYE compliance and reporting
- Time & Attendance software systems
- Solid understanding of local employment practices and workplace culture in Uganda.
- Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage large workforce structures with discipline and rigor.
- Willingness to work in a 24/7 operational environment, including night shifts when required.
What We Offer - Competitive salary and benefits package
- Strategic leadership role in a growing industrial company
- Structured and performance-driven environment
- Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with business and production goals.
- Manage full recruitment processes (sourcing, interviews, selection, onboarding).
- Oversee employee relations, disciplinary procedures, and terminations in line with Ugandan law.
- Draft, review, and manage employment contracts compliant with local regulations.
- Ensure full compliance with statutory obligations (NSSF, PAYE, and local labor laws).
- Supervise payroll processing and ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Manage and monitor time & attendance systems (biometric/software-based).
- Maintain HR records and reporting systems with strict control and accuracy.
- Lead performance management systems and workforce productivity tracking.
- Design and implement training and development programs.
- Support management in organizational structure and workforce planning.
- Strong knowledge of Ugandan labor law and HR practices.
- Proven experience managing contracts, employee relations, and disciplinary processes.
- Strong expertise in Payroll management systems
- Strong expertise in NSSF and PAYE compliance and reporting
- Strong expertise in Time & Attendance software systems
- Solid understanding of local employment practices and workplace culture in Uganda.
- Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage large workforce structures with discipline and rigor.
- Bachelorâs degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (Masterâs is an advantage).
- Minimum 10 years of experience, with at least 5 years in senior HR leadership.
- Mandatory experience in large manufacturing companies.
JOB-69e0bb80d6fe3 Vacancy title: Head of Human Resources Jobs at: Acacia Foundation Limited Deadline of this Job: Saturday, April 25 2026 Duty Station: Matugga, Wakiso District | Uganda Summary Date Posted: Thursday, April 16 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed JOB DETAILS: Location: Matugga, Wakiso District, Uganda Company: Acacia Foundation Limited Employment Type: Full-Time Salary: Competitive Salary
About Us Acacia Foundation Limited is a leading manufacturer of plastic bottles, specializing in the production of PET containers. The company operates in a large-scale industrial environment with a strong focus on efficiency, compliance, and operational excellence, running 24/7 operations. Job Description We are seeking a highly experienced and structured Head of Human Resources to lead the HR department in a complex manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate must have strong hands-on experience in Ugandan labor law, payroll compliance, and workforce management in large organizations. Key Responsibilities - Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with business and production goals.
- Manage full recruitment processes (sourcing, interviews, selection, onboarding).
- Oversee employee relations, disciplinary procedures, and terminations in line with Ugandan law.
- Draft, review, and manage employment contracts compliant with local regulations.
- Ensure full compliance with statutory obligations (NSSF, PAYE, and local labor laws).
- Supervise payroll processing and ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Manage and monitor time & attendance systems (biometric/software-based).
- Maintain HR records and reporting systems with strict control and accuracy.
- Lead performance management systems and workforce productivity tracking.
- Design and implement training and development programs.
- Support management in organizational structure and workforce planning.
Qualifications - Bachelorâs degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (Masterâs is an advantage).
- Minimum 10 years of experience, with at least 5 years in senior HR leadership.
- Mandatory experience in large manufacturing companies.
- Strong knowledge of Ugandan labor law and HR practices.
- Proven experience managing contracts, employee relations, and disciplinary processes.
- Strong expertise in:
- Payroll management systems
- NSSF and PAYE compliance and reporting
- Time & Attendance software systems
- Solid understanding of local employment practices and workplace culture in Uganda.
- Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage large workforce structures with discipline and rigor.
- Willingness to work in a 24/7 operational environment, including night shifts when required.
What We Offer - Competitive salary and benefits package
- Strategic leadership role in a growing industrial company
- Structured and performance-driven environment
Work Hours: 8 Experience in Months: 120 Level of Education: bachelor degree Job application procedure Interested candidates should submit their CV to: gmail.com">jobapplication.acacia gmail.com Deadline: 25 April 2026 Subject: âHead of HR Application â [Your Name]â Only candidates meeting the required experience in manufacturing and Ugandan HR compliance will be considered.
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