Head of Human Resources job at Acacia Foundation Limited

Location: Matugga, Wakiso District, Uganda
Company: Acacia Foundation Limited
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: Competitive Salary

About Us

Acacia Foundation Limited is a leading manufacturer of plastic bottles, specializing in the production of PET containers. The company operates in a large-scale industrial environment with a strong focus on efficiency, compliance, and operational excellence, running 24/7 operations.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly experienced and structured Head of Human Resources to lead the HR department in a complex manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate must have strong hands-on experience in Ugandan labor law, payroll compliance, and workforce management in large organizations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with business and production goals.
• Manage full recruitment processes (sourcing, interviews, selection, onboarding).
• Oversee employee relations, disciplinary procedures, and terminations in line with Ugandan law.
• Draft, review, and manage employment contracts compliant with local regulations.
• Ensure full compliance with statutory obligations (NSSF, PAYE, and local labor laws).
• Supervise payroll processing and ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Manage and monitor time & attendance systems (biometric/software-based).
• Maintain HR records and reporting systems with strict control and accuracy.
• Lead performance management systems and workforce productivity tracking.
• Design and implement training and development programs.
• Support management in organizational structure and workforce planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s is an advantage).
• Minimum 10 years of experience, with at least 5 years in senior HR leadership.
• Mandatory experience in large manufacturing companies.
• Strong knowledge of Ugandan labor law and HR practices.
• Proven experience managing contracts, employee relations, and disciplinary processes.
• Strong expertise in:
  • Payroll management systems
  • NSSF and PAYE compliance and reporting
  • Time & Attendance software systems
• Solid understanding of local employment practices and workplace culture in Uganda.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage large workforce structures with discipline and rigor.
• Willingness to work in a 24/7 operational environment, including night shifts when required.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Strategic leadership role in a growing industrial company
• Structured and performance-driven environment

• Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with business and production goals.
• Manage full recruitment processes (sourcing, interviews, selection, onboarding).
• Oversee employee relations, disciplinary procedures, and terminations in line with Ugandan law.
• Draft, review, and manage employment contracts compliant with local regulations.
• Ensure full compliance with statutory obligations (NSSF, PAYE, and local labor laws).
• Supervise payroll processing and ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Manage and monitor time & attendance systems (biometric/software-based).
• Maintain HR records and reporting systems with strict control and accuracy.
• Lead performance management systems and workforce productivity tracking.
• Design and implement training and development programs.
• Support management in organizational structure and workforce planning.

• Strong knowledge of Ugandan labor law and HR practices.
• Proven experience managing contracts, employee relations, and disciplinary processes.
• Strong expertise in Payroll management systems
• Strong expertise in NSSF and PAYE compliance and reporting
• Strong expertise in Time & Attendance software systems
• Solid understanding of local employment practices and workplace culture in Uganda.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage large workforce structures with discipline and rigor.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s is an advantage).
• Minimum 10 years of experience, with at least 5 years in senior HR leadership.
• Mandatory experience in large manufacturing companies.