HR Business Partner (Uganda)

About the role

The HR Business Partner (HRBP) delivers strategic and operational human resource support for the company's Integrated Facilities Management and Business Services operations, reporting to the Country Manager in Kampala, Uganda. The role partners with business leaders to attract, develop, engage and retain a productive workforce while complying with Ugandan labour laws and client contractual requirements. The salary range is UGX 2M-2.9M (negotiable).

Key responsibilities

• Partner with the Country Manager and operational leaders on workforce planning, manpower optimization, restructuring, new client contracts and workforce expansion.
• Develop workforce plans, coordinate recruitment, selection, onboarding and deployment, and maintain a talent pipeline; handle transfers, promotions and succession planning.
• Handle employee relations and industrial relations, including disciplinary matters, grievances and union relations.
• Drive employee engagement, culture and wellness, including recognition programmes, wellness initiatives and engagement surveys.
• Coordinate performance management, KPIs, performance reviews and Performance Improvement Plans.
• Prepare monthly payroll, administer benefits, NSSF and PAYE, manage leave and exits, and keep HR records and HRIS data accurate.
• Run training needs assessments, learning and development plans and succession planning for critical roles.
• Ensure compliance with the Uganda Employment Act, occupational safety and health regulations, NSSF and URA, and support labour inspections and audits.
• Work with Operations and HSE teams on health, safety and well-being, and prepare regular HR reports on headcount, productivity, turnover, absenteeism and engagement.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Industrial Psychology or a related discipline.
• Full membership of the Human Resource Managers' Association of Uganda (HRMAU); a postgraduate qualification in HR or Business Administration is an advantage.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive HR experience, including at least 3 years in an HR Business Partner or HR Manager role.
• Experience with large, multi-site workforces in facilities management, cleaning, security, hospitality, property management, logistics, manufacturing, BPO or similar service sectors.
• Proven experience in payroll administration, labour law compliance, employee relations, recruitment and performance management.

Required skills

• Payroll administration and HRIS use
• Labour law compliance
• Performance management and recruitment coordination