Human Resource Consultant job at UGANET

About this role:

The Human Resource Consultant will provide technical expertise and advisory services to strengthen the organization’s human resource systems, policies, and practices in line with Uganda Labour Laws, donor requirements, and best HR management standards for NGOs.

Key Responsibilities & Scope of Work

1. HR Systems & Policy Development

• Review existing HR policies, manuals, and procedures for compliance with the Employment Act (2006) and other relevant Ugandan labour laws.
• Develop or update HR manuals, staff handbooks, and HR SOPs.
• Advise on organizational structure, staffing norms, and job grading systems.

2. Recruitment & Staffing Support

• Support recruitment processes including job descriptions, advertisements, shortlisting, interviews, and onboarding.
• Develop recruitment tools and selection criteria aligned with equal opportunity and safeguarding standards.
• Support induction and orientation processes for staff and consultants.

3. Performance Management & Staff Development

• Review or design performance appraisal systems and tools.
• Support implementation of performance management frameworks.
• Conduct HR capacity-building sessions for management and staff.

4. Compensation, Benefits & Payroll Advisory

• Advise on salary scales, benefits structures, and allowances for equity and competitiveness within the NGO sector.
• Advise on statutory deductions (NSSF, PAYE, local service tax).
• Support payroll compliance and HR record-keeping systems.

5. Employee Relations & Compliance

• Provide guidance on disciplinary procedures, grievance handling, and conflict resolution.
• Ensure compliance with labour laws, contracts, and workplace policies.
• Advise on termination, exit management, and contract renewals.

6. Safeguarding, Gender & Inclusion

• Support development and implementation of safeguarding, child protection, and PSEAH policies.
• Promote gender equality, diversity, and inclusion in HR practices.

7. HR Audit & Reporting

• Conduct HR audits and prepare findings and recommendations.
• Prepare consultancy reports, tools, and documentation for management and donors.
• Provide actionable recommendations for sustainable HR systems.

Qualifications & Experience

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management or related field.
• Master’s Degree or Postgraduate qualification in HRM or Organizational Development is an added advantage.

Experience

• Minimum 7 years’ experience in human resource management.
• Proven experience providing HR consultancy services to NGOs or donor-funded projects.
• Strong knowledge of Ugandan labour laws and NGO compliance requirements.

Key Competencies & Skills

• Strong analytical and advisory skills
• Excellent report writing and documentation skills
• Confidentiality and high ethical standards
• Strong interpersonal and facilitation skills
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines

NOTE;

1. That only files in word or pdf formats will be accepted.

2. Only Shortlisted Candidates will be contacted

• Review existing HR policies, manuals, and procedures for compliance with the Employment Act (2006) and other relevant Ugandan labour laws.
• Develop or update HR manuals, staff handbooks, and HR SOPs.
• Advise on organizational structure, staffing norms, and job grading systems.
• Support recruitment processes including job descriptions, advertisements, shortlisting, interviews, and onboarding.
• Develop recruitment tools and selection criteria aligned with equal opportunity and safeguarding standards.
• Support induction and orientation processes for staff and consultants.
• Review or design performance appraisal systems and tools.
• Support implementation of performance management frameworks.
• Conduct HR capacity-building sessions for management and staff.
• Advise on salary scales, benefits structures, and allowances for equity and competitiveness within the NGO sector.
• Advise on statutory deductions (NSSF, PAYE, local service tax).
• Support payroll compliance and HR record-keeping systems.
• Provide guidance on disciplinary procedures, grievance handling, and conflict resolution.
• Ensure compliance with labour laws, contracts, and workplace policies.
• Advise on termination, exit management, and contract renewals.
• Support development and implementation of safeguarding, child protection, and PSEAH policies.
• Promote gender equality, diversity, and inclusion in HR practices.
• Conduct HR audits and prepare findings and recommendations.
• Prepare consultancy reports, tools, and documentation for management and donors.
• Provide actionable recommendations for sustainable HR systems.

• Strong analytical and advisory skills
• Excellent report writing and documentation skills
• Confidentiality and high ethical standards
• Strong interpersonal and facilitation skills
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management or related field.
• Master’s Degree or Postgraduate qualification in HRM or Organizational Development is an added advantage.
• Minimum 7 years’ experience in human resource management.
• Proven experience providing HR consultancy services to NGOs or donor-funded projects.
• Strong knowledge of Ugandan labour laws and NGO compliance requirements.