Head of Human Resource BRAC Uganda Bank Ltd

BRAC Uganda Bank Ltd launched on 25 April 2019 and attained its status as a Tier Credit institution following a successful background as the leading Microfinance services provider in Uganda. The Bank operates 32 Cl branches and 130 satellite offices covering 84 districts in Uganda targeting Micro, Small, and Medium Entrepreneurs. BRAC Uganda Bank Ltd promotes financial inclusion by extending financial services to unserved and underserved populations, especially women and youth as well as people living in poverty in rural areas. To enable improve the controls of the bank, we are seeking to fill the following vacancy.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
Responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of BRAC Uganda Bank Human resources strategic plan. Shehe will be responsible for driving the people agenda including benefits programs, employee relations, compensation structures, HR compliance and reporting functions, organizational structure and development, performance management, culture building, employee recruitment and retention, staffing, health & safety reviews in alignment with the labor laws

MAIN JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
• Director define goals and objectives for the acquisition, retention, and development of human capital for the Bank.
• Foster a workplace environment consistent with the Vision, Mission and Values

Drive a culture of high performance across BRAC Uganda Bank Ltd. Develop and implement organizational change natives Serve as intemal consultant to the senior management team, supervisors, and employees on personnel issues that affect performance and business relationships
• Develop and recommend operating budget for the Human Resources department and ensure the department operates within budget allocations
• Make expenditure adjustments during the budget cycle as appropriate to ensure efficient funds management
• Recruits, directs, motivates, and evaluates Human Resources sta Consult with legal as needed and update and advise the executive leadership on legal issues as necessary

Direct and coordinate the development of policies and procedures to ensure effective management of Human Resources
• Ensure that all elements of employee records, benefits files, corporate documents, etc., meet compliance rules and are kept up to date
• Carry out regular Human Resource audit and risk assessment and engage all key stakeholders so as to close identified audit risks in a timely manner

Ensure that all employee information is current in the HRIS system, and that HR staff always work within legislated guidelines Responsible for implementing and maintaining audit standards and keeping HR Operations in compliance with regulatory and industry standards.

Responsible for training, development and knowledge management of the employees
• Keep the organization abreast of industry trends and innovations Seek continuous renewal and innovations in delivery of services and operating systems
• Actively promote employee engagement through cultural change and staff motivation schemes.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
• Bachelor’s degree in Humanities ie Human Resource, Social Sciences, Organizational Psychology or related courses in humanities. A masters degree in Human Resource Management.
• A member of Human Resource Managers Association.
• At least 10 years experience in Human Resource management practice in a financial institution with 5 years at a senior management level.
• Experience in speameading championing culture transformation is an added advantage

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
• Knowledge of HR and Payroll systems
• Exceptional People Management skills
• Ability to work in a multidimensional multicultural setting Networking and negotiation skills
• Good communication skills Analytical and planning skits
• Good understanding of Local Labor Laws Good understanding of banking policies and procedures.
• Ability to operate under tight deadlines and pressure, knowledge of people management principles and practice.