Human Resources Development Officer

Job Title: Human Resources Development Officer

Reports To: Head of Human Resources

Key Objectives and Responsibilities

1. Strategic workforce planning and growth

• Shape and execute HR strategies that align with our mission and growth plans
• Lead workforce planning for rapid expansion, ensuring scalability and agility.
• Apply innovative HR solutions and adapt global best practices to the Ugandan context
• Design creative recruitment campaigns

2. Talent development and performance management

• Implement performance management frameworks and learning programs that foster growth.
• Lead learning and development initiatives to enhance employee skillset, productivity, and career development

3. Employee experience and engagement

• Design and lead initiatives to enhance employee morale and inclusion
• Foster communication
• Collaborate to resolve employee issues constructively

4. Rewards, incentives, and benefits

• Design and implement competitive salary structures, including incentive programs, variable pay, and retirement plans
• Ensure rewards structures align with company goals and values
• Conduct regular benchmarking and salary reviews

5. Culture and change leadership

• Share our cause and incorporate it into the HR function
• Drive cultural transformation through novel, high-impact programs, adapted for local conditions
• Champion a culture of inclusion, performance, and improvement

6. Compliance and risk management

• Ensure HR practices comply with relevant laws and international standards
• Identify and mitigate people-related risks, including disputes and workplace safety
• Support policy development and process improvement across the function

Leadership Responsibilities

• Partner with the Head of HR and executive management in delivering an effective HR function that attracts, develops, and retains top talent
• Provide inspiration and mentorship to the HR team
• Act as a business partner to other departments
• Embed a culture of performance and excellence through strategic initiatives and skills transfers
• Champion digital transformation in HR processes

Qualifications and Experience Required

• Master’s degree in HR, Business Administration, Organizational Psychology, or related field
• Minimum 10 years of HR experience, with 5+ years in a leadership or strategic role in a multinational firm
• Proven ability to introduce and adapt innovative HR practices to new markets
• Demonstrated success in designing and implementing incentive schemes, variable pay, and retirement frameworks
• Experience in building talent pools and driving culture transformation in a growing organization
• Strong understanding of labor laws, HR governance, and compliance frameworks
• Excellent communication, advisory, and influencing skills

Application Information

• Email your application, detailed CV, and copies of academic certificates in a PDF file to recruitment@qcil.com
• Deadline for receiving applications: Tuesday, 10th June 2025, at 5:00 pm.
• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Qcil is an equal opportunity employer; therefore, lobbying for the above position will result in automatic disqualification.