Job Title: Human Resource Manager
Organisation: Prestige Driving School Uganda
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: General Manager
About Prestige:
Prestige Driving School is Institution that caters for all your driving needs, whether you are a first time, partly trained or experienced driver. Our instructors are highly skilled, using the unique Smart Driving / Smart Learners training products, materials and aids, which are useful for making learning easier, enjoyable and interactive.
At Prestige Driving School we teach and train our learners to become the safe drivers of tomorrow. With the backing of our competent staff, our Driving School, aims at providing the highest level of driver training in Uganda, with the objective of equipping learners with defensive driving capabilities.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Prepare and maintain accurate records, files and reports, including responsibility for maintaining personnel records.
Organize and work independently on multiple assigned tasks/projects and complete assignments within specified deadlines.
Communicate effectively verbally and in writing to all levels of staff and management, outside officials and agencies, and the public, expressing ideas and instructions clearly and concisely.
Compile and analyze complex information, and research and develop solutions to complex issues.
Ability to work under pressure.
Accurately follow verbal and written directions from senior management.
Advise on employment statutes, rules, regulations and policies affecting team members.
Meet with and assist Prestige Driving School head of departments in planning and directing activities, explaining and implementing decisions, and resolving significant issues involving team members.
Recommend, develop, interpret and clarify personnel procedures and policies.
Perform research regarding employment issues, benefits, workers compensation and personnel procedures and, working with General Counsel, apply the conclusions to Prestige’s personnel policies and practices.
Assist in hiring, including developing job descriptions and job advertisements, and screening and interviewing candidates.
Develop, implement and manage a centralized recruiting process.
Demonstrate skills in consensus-building and mediation in order to constructively address employee conflicts.
Demonstrate skills critical for managerial success including leadership, decisiveness, flexibility, sound business judgment, and highly developed personal, analytical and communication skills.
Maintain knowledge of and ensure compliance with employment-related laws and regulations.
Manage actions and proceedings brought against Prestige arising in connection with employment, benefits and workers compensation issues
Maintain all personnel files, drug and alcohol screening and background investigation results, and other personnel record s, and ensure Prestige is in compliance with all laws and regulations and demonstrates “best practices” in regard to personnel information management.
Provide leadership in effective conflict resolution for all personnel.
Analyze benefits options and cost alternatives for providing employee benefits, recommend benefits program modifications and implement approved benefits modifications.
Work with senior management to craft consistent, equitable and competitive compensation and incentives.
Develop and implement human resources programs and policies and periodically update Prestige Team Member and Managers Handbooks.
Serve as a resource for team leaders in handling employee issues and assist them in counseling employees, conducting evaluations, staff training, problem-solving and consensus-building.
Act as a resource for all team members by being available and accessible to discuss all human resources related issues.
Oversee the Organizational Development & Training function and develop employee training programs.
Maintain inter- and intra-departmental work flow by providing information to and cooperating with co-workers.
Assist in hiring by providing job descriptions and advertisements, and in the case of hiring of senior team leaders, by screening and interviewing candidates.
Work with General Manager on matters involving benefits, employee safety and workers compensation issues.
Oversee handling of employment-related inquiries, such as employment verification requests and unemployment compensation inquiries and proceedings.
Chair/serve on various committees, i.e discipline/staff welfare as well as outside human resources or industry-related groups.
Develop, implement and participate in employee recognition programs.
Enhance job performance by applying up-to-date professional and technical knowledge gained by attending seminars and conferences and reviewing professional publications.
Perform other duties as assigned by General manager
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The applicant should hold a bachelor’s degree in HR Management or related discipline required;
At least three years of professional experience across all HR disciplines, including employment, benefits, compensation, employee relations, training and development, workers compensation and conflict resolution
Prior experience in managing a large no of staff (50+) is an advantage
How to Apply:
All qualified candidates should send a Detailed CV, Certificates and testimonials to: info@prestigedrivingschool.co.ug
Deadline: 10th February, 2014
