Uganda: Senior Talent Manager

About the Job:
Village Enterprise is seeking an exceptional innovative leader to serve as a Talent Manager. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, you will be responsible to help take our HR and talent functions to the next level as we continue to scale our program in East Africa. Overseeing and supervising the administration of all HR functions and legal compliance for Village Enterprise’s East African employees, S/he will ensure successful integration of human resource planning, policies, procedures and training across Village Enterprise’s operations in Kenya and Uganda.
This position will involve quarterly travel to provide support to Village Enterprise’s field offices. The Senior Talent Manager will coordinate regularly with the Director of Finance and Human Resources (based in California), Kenya and Uganda Country Directors, other Director-level positions across the organization, and will manage the Kenya and Uganda Human Resource Coordinators.
Core Responsibilities
Building Our Team– The Talent Manager will be a champion of growth and learning. S/he will assess people-related needs across the program, develop a prioritized project pipeline and execute on high-impact staff development initiatives. This could include leadership training programs and ensuring timely and consistent performance and development initiatives.
Human Resource Administration – The Talent Manager will improve and develop HR systems and manage our employee life cycle from start to finish, addressing issues as they arise. S/he will manage the contracts, onboarding, compensation, grievances and terminations of our growing staff.
Management – the Talent Manager will manage 2 Human Resources Coordinators ensuring their performance and professional growth.
Specific Responsibilities Include:
Talent Management and Human Resource Strategy
 Champion talent management mindset across the organization.
 Advise functional team leads on practices to ensure effective supervision and motivation of staff
 Provide HR related input to strategies, plans and processes
 Anticipate talent needs and develop succession plans
Oversee implementation of Human Resource across the organization
 Engage functional team leads to ensure proper implementation of processes and policies
 Effective handling of all grievance and disciplinary matters with due diligence and integrity
 Oversee compensation and reward procedures.
 Super administrator of Human Resource Information Management System
 Continuously improve the existing HR manual and policies in line with laws and best practices
 Advise management on disciplinary and termination, ensuring all relevant country laws are abided
 Generate monthly employee reports and quarterly reports for board-level HR and Governance Committee
 Develop HR Operations Plan in conjunction with Human Resources Coordinators.
Team Leadership and Management
 Directly manage and mentor two Human Resources Coordinators
 Supervise HR Coordinators on necessary tasks such as managing leave accruals and maintenance of employee files.
 Responsible for rapidly growing the careers of these 2 individuals through weekly check-ins, ongoing feedback, and annual performance development.
Recruitment and Onboarding
 Assess talent needs that match the aspirations of Village Enterprise
 Develop innovative recruitment strategies which ensure we attract the best in the field
 Implement effective on-boarding practices to improve retention
Candidates that meet the following criteria are strongly encouraged to apply:
 At least 5-7 years of total work experience, with at least two years in a similar position working for a fast-paced organization with at least 30 staff members
 Demonstrated experience in mentorship, negotiation and mediation skills in teams and communities to ensure win-win outcomes for employees and employer
 Proven ability to manage teams and develop leaders; experience in remote management a plus
 Passion for building teams, finding talent, building relationships and tackling challenging people-related issues
 Relevant bachelor’s degree and/or a Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management. Certification by a relevant regulator, e.g. IHRM membership would be an added advantage. Demonstrated experience in assessing organizational needs and developing and implementing HR plans, policies, and systems.
 Knowledge of local and national employment laws
 Passion for organizational development, employee relations, and training
 Confidentiality and discretion in dealing with sensitive matters
 Passionate about ending extreme poverty in sub-Saharan Africa
 Ability to lead and manage change effectively

Please apply through our application portal at this link: https://villageenterprise.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=23. Your cover letter should explain why your experience and background make you the ideal candidate for this position, and should be no more than one page.
Note: Please do not contact Village Enterprise to enquire as to the status of your application. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.