About US:
Bidco Uganda Limited is a leading agro – processing company which operates on a soil to Pan principal, with its production systems starting with the farmers and ending with the consumer.

Job Summary: The Head of Human Resource and Industrial Relations will be responsible for managing a range of activities related to employee/labor relations and staffing functions.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
The incumbent manages classification plans and programs, coordinates preparation of position descriptions, and oversees job evaluations.
Administers and interprets various labor agreements, administers grievance procedures; provides labor relations support during contract negotiations.
Serves as a key liaison between department managers and union representatives.
Provides technical advice and counsel to managers and supervisors regarding personnel practices, policy and employment laws.
Administers and reviews reports and monitors program costs; and recommends policy changes to the management.
Manages the sourcing and recruiting initiatives and processes to leverage networking and employee referrals.
Oversees the development of staffing strategies.
Develops and builds hiring processes for a variety of levels from temporary staffing to executive placement.
Develops, streamlines and enhances staffing systems, tracking reporting and analysis.
Handles college relations and oversees various sourcing and internship programs.
Manages relocation, immigration and other responsibilities related to staffing administration.
Ensures compliance with all state discrimination and employment regulations.
In charge of planning and conduct training programs for various category of staff.
Handling and control payroll functions

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The applicant should preferably hold a Master’s degree, preferably in human resources management or related field.
A minimum of seven to ten years’ experience at a management or senior administrative level with emphasis on employee/labor relations in large factory setup.
Working knowledge of immigration laws and processes.
Extensive knowledge of applicable employment and labor laws and governmental compliance requirements
Proven track record in handling union and management relations at current role
Good problem solving / analytical skills
Human resources capacity.
Communication proficiency.
Good leadership skills
Customer/Client Focus.
Ethical conduct.

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates who meet the above requirements should send their applications, updated CVs and copies of academic and professional certificates addressed to:

The General Manager,
BIDCO Uganda Limited and Oil Palm Uganda Limited,
P.O. Box 1136 Jinja, Uganda.

Email to: info@bul.co.ug or career@bul.co.ug

Deadline: 25th February, 2016